Manager of Supply Planning

From tree to table, POM Wonderful delivers a whole lot of healthy. Known for our iconic double-bubble bottle, we grow, harvest, package, and market fresh pomegranates, pomegranate arils, and a selection of delicious pomegranate-blended juices and teas. With over 9,000 acres in California’s Central Valley, POM Wonderful is committed to unleashing the antioxidant power of our handpicked pomegranates. 

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the Director of Supply Chain, the Manager of Supply Planning is responsible for managing an effective, integrated supply chain process. Also ensuring adequate levels of inventory and supplies for POM Wonderful Fresh and Beverage Operations. In addition, this individual manages and oversees the Production Control and purchasing they will have an integral role in day-to-day operations.

Head of planning for more than one key functional area within POM Wonderful, LLC. Work with leaders throughout Planning as well as Manufacturing, Sales, Sourcing, Logistics, and Finance to ensure Supply Plan and Delivery Planning activities drive reduced supply chain costs and support company strategies. Provide team leadership through one or more subordinate managers.

Compensation - $110,000.00 - $125,000.00 w/ Up to 10% bonus potential. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

• Optimize supply plan to balance manufacturing efficiencies and planning priorities (this includes both fresh/arils and beverage operations)
• As a leader of the Supply Planning team, provide strategic direction regarding all phases of the supply plan creation.  
• Create and drive the long-range supply planning process.
• Lead the team to create compelling analysis to drive decisions regarding seasonal supply planning in partnership with the manufacturing team.
• Provide on-going reconciliation of global & regional priorities.
• Lead supply planning and systems strategies that result in increased service and profitability.
• Ensure regional supply planning processes support global supply planning direction.
• Drive a standardized process to analyze the capacity management and factory delivery results.
• Provide analysis, information and recommendations for team decision making.
• Provide leadership and human resources planning: Hire, coach, and mentor direct reports.
• Communicate key initiatives, direction and vision to planning team and other business partners.  Clarify individual and team goals and performance measures.
• Drive and champion best practices and process improvements across planning teams to achieve business plans and goals.
• Provide leadership in determining gaps and opportunities in the effectiveness of regional and/or global planning systems and processes.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance to build and optimal production schedule aligned with demand requirements.
• Develop, execute and participate in training programs that support best practice compliance.

OTHER IMPORTANT DUTIES:

Makes recommendations for department enhancements to the Director of Supply Chain.

Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

• Strong financial skills and knowledge, including the ability to use factual data to make decisions and ensure profitability
• Highly proficient in planning and operations planning systems and tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in local market language, including meeting facilitation and presentations
• Sound judgment and the ability to contribute meaningfully to the determination of policy and strategy
• Excellent understanding and application of managerial concepts and techniques in areas such as innovation, inspiration, employee development, coaching and engagement
• Demonstrated leadership in building an effective learning environment, creating empowering processes, and leading major change implementation efforts
• Ability to establish an independent view, make decisions, and motivate others, especially during difficult situations or on tough organizational issue.
• Possess thorough knowledge of supply chain and operations planning business processes and systems.  Advanced knowledge of financial and operations planning
• Ability to read, write, and speak English, and collaborate with colleagues where English is a second language. Excellent organizational and presentation skills and attention to detail required. Mental ability to conduct interpersonal interactions with retailers and other company personnel. Ability to operate independently and follow general guidelines. Physical ability to use telephone, computer hardware/software including keyboard, type, sit and stand for extended periods of time.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent work experience.  At least 5-8 years progressively responsible Supply Chain/Operations, Manufacturing, Materials Management, Production Management, Delivery Planning experience.  High-level understanding of Supply Chain Management processes, including 8 years’ experience in a management/leadership role.  Good verbal and written communication skills.  Computer proficiency. 

POM's Dedication to You:

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including: • 24/7 online physician consultations 
• virtual mental health resources 
• life coaching 
• engaging employee community groups 
• cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements 
• library of on-demand fitness videos 

• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units. 
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses. 
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward. 
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace. 
• Building a Healthy Society: To date, our co-Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick, through their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California’s Central Valley, Fiji, and the world. In 2025, Wonderful ranked as #1 in PEOPLE’s “100 Companies That Care” list and was named one of Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts, visit csr.wonderful.com.
• Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities. 

POM Wonderful is the largest grower and producer of fresh pomegranates and pomegranate juice in the United States as well as the worldwide leader in fresh California pomegranates and pomegranate-based products, including our 100% pomegranate juices, healthy juice blends and teas. With nearly two million pomegranate trees in Central California, we grow, handpick and juice our own pomegranates to ensure the highest quality. Sold throughout the world and in the vast majority of North American retailers, our selection of products includes pomegranate-based juices and teas, fresh fruit when in season, and fresh arils.

POM Wonderful is part of The Wonderful Company, a successful, fast-growing privately held $6 billion company with 10,000 employees worldwide. The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California’s Central Valley. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit csr.wonderful.com. 

We’ve made Wonderful® Pistachios America’s fastest-growing snack brand. We’ve turned pomegranates and POM Wonderful® into a worldwide phenomenon. Wonderful Halos is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America. FIJI® Water is the No. 1 premium imported bottled water in America. JUSTIN® Wine produces California’s top-selling, high-end Cabernet Sauvignon. And Teleflora® is the world’s leading floral delivery service. To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products and its core values, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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