Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 155,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Strategic Planning Manager will lead and provide direction to supervisors, analysts and indirect staff, overseeing supply chain activities across Cargill Salt. We seek a professional with interpersonal skills to design, propose and implement logistic and supply chain strategies, guidelines and procedures to meet requirements supporting short- and long-term business needs. The scope of this role oversees demand planning, analytics, supply chain process improvements and integrated business planning.

Key Accountabilities

• Oversee supervisors in the selection of staff and other employees.
• Provide direction our team on the management of supply chain systems and tools used within the area.
• Participate on cross-functional and/or cross-platform leadership teams to share knowledge and experience, and best practices.
• Lead and contribute to a team to construct forecasting, demand planning and allocation planning for a medium- or long-term outlook.
• Oversee and provide general leadership and integration of multiple areas in the Cargill supply chain, such as supply chain planning,plant operations, and transportation and logistics.
• Develop plans and deliver results in a fast-changing business environment, while leading and developing a team of experienced professionals and supervisors, coaching and making decisions related to talent management hiring, performance and disciplinary actions. You will also collaborate with managers and supervisors in your organization to ensure staff selections align with current and future needs.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of six years of related work experience
• Other minimum qualifications may apply

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of supervisory experience
• Previous experience with demand planning and/or analytics
• Strong experience in end to end supply chain management
• Expertise with integrated business planning or sales and operations planning (S&OP)

Short Description

The preferred location for this role is Hopkins, MN but also could be based in North Olmstead, OH or any other Cargill NA Salt location.

Cargill highly encourages vaccinations but does not mandate at this time. Upon hire, you will be asked to provide your vaccination status, and if unvaccinated or if you choose not to disclose, you would be expected to follow Cargill’s safety protocols for unvaccinated employees (i.e., mask mandates, and social distancing).

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet