Director of Supply Chain (IBP)

Position: Director of Supply Chain (IBP)
Department: Supply Chain
Reports To: CPO
Salary Type: Salary
Location: Irwindale, CA
Compensation:
The base salary for this position ranges from $173,000 up to $200,000 annually. Actual pay is based on several factors, including relevant skills, experience, and job-related expertise. Depending on the position, target bonuses and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits

Make a greater impact at Bonduelle Americas!
Bonduelle Americas is a certified B Corp inviting people to embrace a flexitarian lifestyle with an expanding portfolio of plant-rich products available in and beyond the produce aisle. We operate four facilities and employ nearly 3,000 Associates in the US.

Bonduelle Americas is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Groupe Bonduelle (BON.PA), an established global brand with more than 170 years of family heritage bringing the joy of plants to tables around the world. Globally, our ready-to-eat plant-rich food products are grown on 173,000 acres by our grower partners and marketed in nearly 100 countries. Our mission is to inspire the transition toward a plant-rich diet to contribute to people's well-being and planet health.

Join us at Bonduelle Americas for an opportunity to advance your career in a culture that places people first. As a valued member of our company, you will work in a mission-driven environment aimed at preserving the planet’s resources while providing healthy plant-based products to millions of consumers around the world.

Position Summary:

The Director, Integrated Business Planning will support the strategic and operational planning process for Bonduelle Americas' supply chain. This role is responsible for driving alignment between demand, supply, and commercial functions to improve service levels, inventory health, and overall operational efficiency. The Director will play a hands-on leadership role in optimizing planning processes and systems while fostering strong cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate the implementation and continuous improvement of integrated business planning processes (IBP)
• Partner with key stakeholders across manufacturing, supply chain, sales, and finance to ensure alignment of plans and priorities.
• Develop standardized tools, dashboards, and reporting for forecasting and performance tracking to support effective decision-making.
• Monitor order-fill rates and inventory metrics to ensure service and efficiency goals are met.
• Manage data inputs from multiple sources to provide clear, actionable insights to cross-functional teams.
• Support the selection, implementation, and adoption of planning systems and tools.
• Collaborate with channel partners to gather insights and improve forecasting accuracy through data-driven analysis.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability across all planning-related functions.
• Serve as a key contributor to enhancing planning maturity and evolving the organization’s planning capabilities.

First-Year Expectations

• Build strong working relationships across functional teams and establish credibility as a trusted planning expert.
• Assess and document current planning processes, identify gaps, and prioritize areas for improvement.
• Lead the implementation of a new Supply Chain Information System for supporting the demand planning, material planning and production scheduling activities
• Contribute to shaping a more profit-focused planning culture through analytics, communication, and training.
• Deliver early wins in improving forecast accuracy, reducing waste, and enhancing customer service levels.
• Play a key role in executing planning initiatives that improve cost efficiency and streamline operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in supply chain planning, with increasing leadership responsibility. Experience in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) or perishables is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• Practical experience with demand planning, supply planning, and S&OP processes.
• Proficiency in planning tools and data analysis systems; ability to synthesize data into actionable insights.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; proven ability to drive cross-functional alignment.
• Demonstrated success leading planning initiatives and delivering measurable business improvements.
• Change agent mindset with the ability to influence teams and implement new processes effectively.

Leadership & Cultural Fit

• Team-oriented and collaborative; enjoys working across departments to solve problems and improve results.
• Results-driven with strong analytical thinking and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and motivated by operational excellence.
• Demonstrates accountability, ownership, and a commitment to continuous improvement.