Senior Manager, Co-Pack Network Optimization

WHO WE ARE
At Ghirardelli, we honor tradition and drive innovation, aiming to be the top choice for premium chocolate. Our commitment to Making Life A Bite Better inspires both our products and the way we do business. We support personal and professional growth, recognizing that each employee's contribution directly impacts Ghirardelli's growth and success. Join our dynamic team and help shape Ghirardelli's future.

Job Summary

Lead transformation initiatives to optimize our co-pack network for cost, service, and scalability. Support work to modernize co-pack operations, strengthen governance, and enable digital connectivity.

• Execute the strategy for the co-pack network in North America with 400+ SKU's and supporting over $500 million in NTS across 5 locations.
• Lead key strategic projects and priorities with multiple cross-functional team members and stakeholders
• Deliver a regional co-pack strategy that reduces cost-to-serve and improves responsiveness.
• Lead strategic and transformation projects across co-packing and supply chain organizations.
• Work with senior management to design and execute a plan to optimize the co-packing operating model across North America
• Act as a functional lead to execute our end-to-end display optimization program
• Work closely with the supply chain function to define, design and execute initiatives across the value stream; with the goal of simplification of supply chain execution and delivery
• Coordinate regional co-pack assignments with Logistics and Procurement to align with demand and reduce inefficiencies.
• Coordinate with other Lindt and Sprüngli subsidiaries to optimize the overall North American Co-pack network; for supply agility and cost optimization
• Support integration of co-pack partners into enterprise systems (SAP S/4HANA, IBP) and platforms like RedZone or Nulogy for visibility and execution.
• Facilitate supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Benchmark co-pack operations and identify and implement industry best practices as appropriate.
• Benchmark KPIs and work with operations team to devise a multi-year plan to achieve results
• Support other strategic initiatives as assigned across supply chain and co-packing

Required:

• 8-12+ years in supply chain or operations with significant co-pack network experience.
• Proven ability to lead transformation initiatives and deliver measurable improvements.
• Familiarity with ERP and execution platforms (SAP) and ability to work cross-functionally.
• BS in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

Preferred:

• Experience with change management and supplier governance.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification.
• MBA or equivalent business training.

Some examples of working conditions:

• Must be able to travel up to 30% of time
• Works in a regular office environment with occasional time spent in a manufacturing setting.
• Extended periods of walking or standing in a warehouse and manufacturing environment as needed.

Work Location: San Leandro, CA or Tracy, CA (hybrid 3 x per week)

Salary Range:

San Leandro $131,915 - $171,512

Tracy $125,300 - $162,900