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About this Senior Planning Associate role at HelloFresh

HelloFresh · Onsite · Aurora, IL, United States

 

You Are…

  • You’re a structured thinker who turns ambiguous operational problems into clear, data‑backed plans. You break complexity into actionable steps and communicate the “why,” “what,” and “how” with clarity.
  • You bring hands‑on experience in production or supply chain planning within manufacturing or fulfillment environments.  You understand how daily decisions ripple across inventory, labor, capacity, and customer experience.
  • You’re fluent in Excel or Google Sheets — pivot tables, scenario modeling, and automation are second nature.
  • You’re comfortable working with ERP/MRP systems and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar).  You know how to pull, clean, and interpret data to drive operational alignment.
  • You’re a clear communicator who can bridge operations and analytics audiences.  You translate data into narratives that help partners understand risks, tradeoffs, and recommended actions.
  • You stay calm and solutions‑oriented during escalations.  You can assess the situation quickly, communicate contingency plans, and guide teams through last‑minute pivots without losing composure.
  • You collaborate effectively with both internal and external partners.  You build trust, maintain strong working relationships, and ensure alignment across production, fulfillment, vendors, and cross‑functional teams.
  • You’re self‑directed and proactive — you identify the most important problems before being asked.  You anticipate risks, surface insights early, and drive continuous improvement.
  • You care deeply about data integrity and process excellence.

 

You Will…

  • Own weekly and monthly production and capacity plans that align demand forecasts with operational, labor, and equipment constraints.
  • Develop and maintain master production schedules for pick‑and‑pack fulfillment operations, incorporating headcount, equipment availability, throughput assumptions, and daily readiness inputs.
  • Lead or support S&OP processes by consolidating demand, supply, and operations inputs into actionable daily and weekly plans that drive alignment across the network.
  • Manage daily and weekly plan attainment for co‑manufacturers and fulfillment sites, including in‑week replanning when inputs deviate from forecast (labor, materials, equipment, or throughput).
  • Ensure ingredient and SKU readiness by validating availability, shelf‑life windows, and production feasibility ahead of each cycle.
  • Maintain meal availability across the fulfillment network through proactive balancing of production, inventory, and transfers across sites.
  • Monitor and mitigate operational risks including shortages, shelf‑life constraints, labor bottlenecks, machine downtime, and throughput variability; model scenarios and communicate clear contingency plans.
  • Maintain data integrity across ERP/MRP and planning systems to ensure accurate inventory, capacity, and service‑level reporting.
  • Track and reconcile weekly/monthly KPIs against targets; update planning rates and assumptions to reflect current plant capabilities and performance trends.
  • Partner with procurement and replenishment teams to manage inventory stock transfers, optimize network balancing, and minimize waste.
  • Identify and drive improvements to planning processes, tools, and workflows, including automation opportunities that increase accuracy, speed, and scalability.
  • Lead or contribute to cross‑functional special projects as the supply chain planning subject‑matter expert, supporting initiatives across production, fulfillment, procurement, and analytics.

At a Minimum, You Have…

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Statistics, Mathematics, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field with 2-3 years relevant experience in production planning, detailed scheduling , replenishment planning, demand planning or materials management required OR Associates degree with 3 to 5 years relevant experience in production planning, detailed scheduling , replenishment planning, demand planning or materials management required
  • Food and Beverage manufacturing industry experience preferred
  • Strong analytical and communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple demands on time required
  • APICS or CPIM certification a plus
  • Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills required

You’ll get…

  • Competitive hourly rate, 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation, & team bonus opportunities
  • Generous PTO and flexible attendance policy 
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
  • Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)   
  • Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
  • Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.

 
Illinois Pay Range
$74,813$83,125 USD
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About HelloFresh

HelloFresh is on a mission to change the way people eat, forever!

Since our 2011 founding in Europe’s vibrant tech hub, Berlin, we’ve become the world's leading meal kit company. In Q1 2020 alone we provided 111 million meals to 4.2 million households worldwide in 14 countries across 3 continents. 

HelloFresh supplies everything you need to prepare quality, delicious, home-cooked meals that require no planning, no shopping and no hassle. Every ingredient needed for our thousands of exclusive recipes is carefully planned, responsibly sourced and delivered to your door when it’s most convenient for you. Only HelloFresh gives you the tools to achieve something delicious every day.

Making dinner a delicious achievement – not just another meal – takes a lot of work and smart people. From Designers and Copywriters to Data Scientists and DevOps Engineers, to potato farmers, pasta makers and the people who ensure every box is perfectly packed for every customer, we’re collectively disrupting the food supply chain and the multi-trillion-dollar food tech industry.

Our offices across the globe from New York to Berlin, London to Sydney are filled with more than 7,000 high-performing and ambitious talents from over 70 countries. We’re always looking for new ingredients to spice up our recipe, so join us now!

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