Running with Sasquatch is more than just a clever marketing campaign. As a Jack Link’s team member, Running with Sasquatch means we roll up our buffalo plaid sleeves and do the hard work first. We don’t shy away from challenges. In fact, we push hard and take risks. True to our North Woods roots, we're a bunch of ordinary people who accomplish extraordinary things by driving results with innovation, creativity and a clear sense of urgency. Like our awesome protein products, we have an unwavering passion for quality, and you won’t find anything artificial here. What you see is what you get… authentic, humble and fun people who Run with Sasquatch!

Running with Sasquatch takes a team. We invite you to run with us, succeed with us, and celebrate with us. Most importantly, Feed Your Wild Side with us on our journey to be the dominant global leader of branded protein snacks!

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Still family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, and operates a total of 11 manufacturing and distribution facilities in four countries. Jack Link’s produces high-quality, great-tasting protein snacks that feed the wild sides of consumers around the world. Jack Link's Protein Snacks family of brands includes Jack Link's, Lorissa's Kitchen, World Kitchens Jerky, Bifi and Peperami.

Come Run with Sasquatch as a Supply Planning Manager to balance finished goods supply with demand, ensure order fill target service levels, minimize loss, determine and achieve inventory objectives at the lowest delivered cost. In this role, you will partner with manufacturing plants, distribution centers, customer service, sales, marketing, finance, and demand planning to ensure the timely production of finished goods to meet customer demands at the lowest possible cost.

Specificfalloy, you will:

• Manage the supply plan of finished goods and components for manufacturing sites. Understand the connectivity between manufacturing sites and distribution centers. Manage WIP inventory to meet business needs
• Model various capacity scenarios to enable informed decision-making and appropriate risk-taking
• Partner with Demand Planning, Channel Managers and Procurement to integrate New Product launches into production & capacity plans and create inventory strategies for launch
• Conduct weekly operation calls with manufacturing sites, distribution centers to align on weekly production schedule and to understand any capacity/supply constraints
• Proactively communicate on product availability to minimize any service issues
• Utilize SAP/APO to ensure the signals are flowing through the supply chain correctly to the plants, procurement, etc.
• Understand concepts of Lean Manufacturing, and solve problems with “lean” mind-set
• Must be able to establish timelines, operational goals, and drive assigned teams to deliver in a fast-paced work environment
• Oversee management of finished goods inventory for assigned categories/segments
• Leads strategic projects related to inventory management, capacity planning and process management
• Manage key performance indicators (KPI’s) for assigned categories/segments
• Collaborate with key cross-functional teams (customer service, demand and production planners) to model scenarios to recommend inventory strategies, establish inventory targets, and execute the plan.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.
• Supervise direct reports to ensure requirements and measures of performance of those positions are met

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, supply chain or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• APICS or equivalent Supply Chain certification preferred
• 6+ years of experience in executing, managing or leading supply planning in a consumer packaged goods company
• Manufacturing experience required along with deep knowledge of SAP
• Understanding of LEAN manufacturing principles
• Strong interpersonal skills essential to effectively drive results
• Advanced level of proficiency in Excel
• Hands-on experience with SAP APO Demand Planner highly desirable
• Must have strong understanding and experience of supply management principals and processes coupled with end to end supply chain operational processes
• Experience introducing/working with supply chain solutions, software and systems is beneficial
• Experience working with contract packaging/manufacturing companies is beneficial
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment that is fast paced and demanding
• Demonstrated ability to influence in cross-functional situations
• Exhibits a strong ability to handle multiple demands with a sense of urgency, drive and energy
• Track record of developing and implementing change which positively impacts company performance
• Travel as necessary estimated up to 20%
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and employees
• Must demonstrate effective leadership, problem solving, presentation, and employee motivational skills.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Jack Link’s provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.

E-VERIFY:
Jack Link’s is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.  For information about the E-Verify program, please visit:  http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.