job purpose: The Supply Planning Manager, Webster is a key leader within the Supply Chain organization, accountable for end-to-end site-level supply planning at the Webster, NY manufacturing facility. This role leads the team responsible for production scheduling, milk filtration planning, milk ordering, and materials requirements planning, ensuring plans are integrated, executable, and optimized to meet service, cost, and operational performance targets. This leader partners closely with site Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering to translate demand and network priorities into clear, disciplined production plans that balance finished goods requirements with the flow of milk into, through, and out of the facility. The Supply Planning Manager also collaborates across the broader Supply Chain organization: including Distribution Planning, Procurement, Logistics, Demand Planning, and Network Supply Planning to ensure alignment to end-to-end supply strategies and rapid, coordinated response to change.

responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the site supply planning team, setting clear expectations, priorities, and standards while coaching and developing talent to ensure consistent, high-quality execution.
• Own the development and execution of the site production schedule, milk ordering, filtration capacity, production line capacity planning, materials requirements planning.
• Drive production efficiency, cost discipline, and asset utilization through optimized scheduling, proactive constraint management, and data-driven decision making.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of planning managers and supply planners, establishing a culture of ownership, high standards, continuous improvement, and intellectual rigor.
• Serve as the primary planning partner to site Operations leadership, leading daily alignment with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering on execution plans, risks, and recovery actions.
• Lead milk requirements planning and ordering for the Webster site, partnering closely with Procurement and milk cooperatives to translate production plans into accurate milk order schedules and proactively balance supply to manage risk.
• Partner with Procurement and Suppliers to ensure material requirements are aligned to production plans and to develop executable run-out and transition plans when bills of materials change.
• Proactively identify, escalate, and resolve risks related to quality, materials, capacity, or execution that may impact the production schedule or customer service.
• Lead structured daily and weekly planning forums, ensuring clear communication of plans, changes, and priorities across supply chain planning and site operations.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, critical thinking, and sound judgment, communicating proactively and with precision while serving as a trusted thought partner to Operations, Network Planning, Procurement, and Supply Chain Leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement across supply planning processes and ways of working to reduce waste, increase speed, improve accuracy, and embed best-in-class planning principles

skills/qualifications required:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5-7 years of professional experience in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Planning, or Operations
• 3 years of progression in leadership / people management required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead in complex, fast-paced manufacturing environments
• Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities
• Strong analytical skills with a first-principles, problem-solving mindset
• High attention to detail and curiosity paired with the ability to connect execution to system-level outcomes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and experience in data modeling. Anaplan experience a plus
• Programming (SQL, Python) and data visualization (Power BI) experience preferred
• Experience with Dynamics 365 preferred but not required
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence across functions
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and change, with a bias for action

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance)
• Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance
• Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000)
• Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support
• 401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match
• Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants)
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month)
• Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential
• Rewards & recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups

position location: Webster, NY

reports to: Sr. Manager, Supply Planning – East Region

travel requirements: Less than 10%

job purpose:

The Project Manager – Supply Chain Transformation is a key leadership role responsible for driving major supply chain process improvement projects and driving new ways of working.  This position works closely with cross-functional teams across the organization to deliver transformative initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and support business growth. The impact of this role is significant, as it ensures projects are completed on time and within budget, directly contributing to fairlife’s reputation for innovation and operational excellence.

responsibilities:

•    Responsible for Supply Chain Transformation projects, focused on IT, procurement, planning, logistics and other categories as assigned
•    Lead, manage, and provide oversight to define project scope, develop and track project budgets, generate detailed project schedules with clear deliverables and timelines, identify, and assign task owners, and resource subject matter experts
•    Prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently, adhering to deadlines and ensuring all established milestones are met
•    Ensure project management methodology is rigorously followed and Project Management software is being kept up to date on all Supply Chain projects
•    Effectively follow project financial controls (RFI, RFA, RFP)
•    Schedule and lead project review meetings providing regular progress reports to all key stakeholders and senior leadership
•    Develop and lead steering committees for large, complex projects
•    Identify and resolve issues that place projects or supply chain at risk
•    Work collaboratively with cross functional teams to continuously improve business processes
•    Utilize analytics, process mapping and tools for project life cycle management to meet business needs
•    Ensure city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to projects and implementation are met
•    Other responsibilities in accordance with business needs

skills/qualifications required: 
•    Bachelor’s degree required, PMP/PMO certification preferred 
•    2-5 years’ experience in project management
•    Demonstrated Supply Chain project experience and successfully implementing IT infrastructure and/or enterprise software projects strongly preferred
•    Strong math and reasoning ability
•    Microsoft Planner and Project Management software experience preferred
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•    Willingness to learn and communicate advanced technical systems and processes
•    Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment
•    Proficiency in English: Comfortable with both written and verbal communication, including reading and writing.

working conditions and physical requirements:

•    List where necessary
•    8 hours sitting/standing/walking
•    Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
•    Reaching/bending requirements (if any)
•    Specific atmospheric conditions- office and plant conditions
•    Any other physical requirements

how fairlife nourishes you:

At fairlife, we believe in better — and that includes how we support our people. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and wellbeing resources designed to support you physically, emotionally, socially, and financially, both in and out of work.
•    Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one!
•    Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance)
•    Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance
•    Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000)
•    Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support
•    401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match
•    Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses)
•    Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support
•    Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
•    Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants)
•    Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month)
•    Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential
•    Rewards & recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups
fairlife’s nour!sh program is designed to meet you where you are — supporting your individual wellbeing journey while enabling you to do your best work every day.

position location: Chicago, Illinois
reports to: Director, Supply Chain Transformation
travel requirements: 25%
exempt/nonexempt: exempt