Director of Planning & Operations

SolomonEdwards • Full-time • New Brunswick, NJ, US • 18h ago

Director of Planning & Operations

QUAD is seeking a Director of Planning & Operations for a food manufacturerlocated in New Brunswick, NJ.

*FOOD CPG INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED*

The Director of Planning & Operations will be responsible for leading the transformation of the organization’s production planning, inventory management, and logistics strategy. The Director will utilize enterprise systems and advanced analytics to improve manufacturing efficiency, enhance profitability, and strengthen collaboration across operations, finance, and supply chain functions.

Responsibilities:

Partner with the VP of Manufacturing to define production parameters, capacity models, and scheduling processes
Develop and implement production schedules that maximize utilization while balancing inventory, service levels, and efficiency
Create analytical models to assess manufacturing constraints, lead times, and cost drivers
Track and improve performance through capacity utilization, efficiency, and schedule adherence metrics
Use ERP, MRP, and WMS data to generate actionable insights through advanced analytics (SQL, Python, R)
Build predictive models and scenario analyses for capacity planning and inventory optimization
Design dashboards and performance reports to support continuous improvement and executive decision-making
Partner with finance, sales, and supply chain teams to strengthen demand planning accuracy
Optimize inventory strategies across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
Balance supply chain efficiency and service levels through data-driven planning
Monitor key metrics (Turns, OTIF, Fill Rate) and lead initiatives for ongoing improvement
Lead and develop a small team including a Supply/Demand Planner and Supply Chain Specialist
Collaborate closely with manufacturing, procurement, R&D, quality, and IT teams
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence

Skills/ Competencies:

Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related discipline
5+ years operations/production planning or supply chain analytics experience in the Food CPG industry
Demonstrated experience with enterprise systems implementation
Advanced Python, SQL, etc. proficiency
Highly skilled in predictive modeling, statistical analysis, and forecasting methodologies
Advanced Excel, Tableau, and data extractions tools proficiency
Strong communication skills

Additional Details:

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Salary: $150k

The specific compensation for this role will be determined based on the education, experience, location and skill set of the individual selected for this position.

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