Manager, Supply Chain Business Partner

About the role

The Manager, Supply Chain Business Partner supports the USA Foods & Beverage Ecosystem, turning commercial strategy into supply‑chain outcomes for assigned brands and categories. This role coordinates cross‑functional teams to ensure end‑to‑end supply readiness for new product launches, portfolio changes, and capacity planning.

Key responsibilities

• Own day‑to‑day coordination of launches, promotions and portfolio changes from concept through post‑launch stabilization.
• Facilitate stage‑gate deliverables and ensure readiness across Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics, Quality, Procurement and Customer Operations.
• Prepare inputs to S&OP/IBP, maintain a 12‑18 month capacity look‑ahead and support scenario planning.
• Serve as primary supply‑chain interface for Marketing, Sales, Finance, R&D, Packaging, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality and Customer Operations.
• Leverage ERP (SAP) and planning systems (IBP/APO) with advanced Excel analytics to drive recommendations.
• Partner with Contract Manufacturing and Network Optimization teams to manage timelines, qualifications, make‑vs‑buy decisions and network changes.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean/Six Sigma methods to reduce timeline slippage.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Management or Business.
• 5–7+ years of supply‑chain experience in a high‑velocity CPG environment, including commercialization/NPI exposure.
• Working knowledge of integrated planning, inventory management, manufacturing flow and logistics.
• Demonstrated project‑management skills with the ability to influence without formal authority.
• Strong communication, stakeholder‑management and problem‑solving abilities.

Required skills

• ERP system experience – SAP.
• Planning tools – IBP/APO.
• Advanced Excel and data‑analytics capabilities.

What we offer

• Competitive salary range $105,800‑$145,420 per year.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision and wellness benefits from day one.
• 401(k) with up to 6% company match and discretionary year‑end match.
• Flexible scheduling, paid vacation, holiday pay and short‑term incentive bonuses.
• Career development programs, tuition assistance and LinkedIn Learning access.
• Family‑friendly benefits including parental leave, adoption assistance and backup child care.