Johnsonville · 12 hours ago
Vice President, Global Planning & Analytics
Sheboygan Falls, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expJohnsonville is a family-owned company known for its innovative sausage-making since 1945. They are seeking a visionary leader for the Vice President of Global Planning & Analytics position to build a strategic engine that drives growth and strengthens their competitive edge in the protein market.
Food Production
No H1B
Responsibilities
Act as the “Single Source of Truth,” aligning Sales, Operations, and Finance under a unified One-Johnsonville Plan
Advance beyond basic S&OP into Integrated Business Planning (IBP), where the 24-month demand plan drives the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and CapEx strategy
Solve the unique challenge of balancing demand for specific cuts with whole-animal utilization—optimizing total value across the entire protein portfolio
Chair the Strategic Business Review, presenting high-stakes trade-offs and “What-If” scenarios to Johnsonville’s Executive Leadership
Drive the cultural and process transformation to achieve Oliver Wight Class A standards, instilling accountability and forward-looking visibility across the organization
Develop a rapid response capability to simulate and assess the financial impact of critical business events and major disruptions—ready to deliver insights within hours
Direct the Product Management Review (PMR) to eliminate underperforming SKUs and optimize the mix for maximum margin and minimal waste
Govern critical KPIs including Forecast Bias/Accuracy, Plan-to-Profit Variance, Total Inventory Health, and Customer Fill Rates
Coach and develop the team’s capabilities, building a strong talent pipeline for future Planning leaders—equipped with deep business acumen that bridges manufacturing operations and financial strategy
Qualification
Required
Related bachelor's degree or master's degree required
APICS (CSCP/CPIM) or Oliver Wight certification is a significant advantage
Minimum of 15 years in CPG or Manufacturing industries, required
Minimum of 7 years leading IBP/S&OP at a $2B+ scale, required
Deep understanding of 'short-cycle' manufacturing and multi-channel distribution (Retail, Foodservice, International), required
Expert-level knowledge of Oliver Wight methodologies and advanced planning ecosystems (e.g., o9 Solutions)
Technology & Digital Enablement – Strong knowledge of advanced planning ecosystems (e.g.,o9 Solutions experience preferred) and emerging analytics technologies to drive agility and resilience
Global Planning Expertise – Extensive experience managing complex, international planning environments with sensitivity to regional nuances, regulatory requirements, and market dynamics
Enterprise Leadership – Aligns multi-year planning strategies with enterprise objectives; empowers cross-functional leaders and ensures accountability across global operations
Trustworthiness – Operates with transparency and unquestionable integrity; builds strong, trusting relationships across all levels of the organization
Strategic Planning & Analytics – Expert at connecting long-term enterprise goals with short-term planning priorities. Strong analytical mindset to drive data-informed decisions and optimize global planning processes
Leadership & Talent Development – Proven ability to build and mentor high-performing, diverse teams. Creates a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation
Influence & Executive Presence – Communicates with clarity and confidence; demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence to influence stakeholders globally
Financial & Business Acumen – Deep understanding of how planning decisions impact financial performance. Skilled at balancing operational efficiency with profitability and growth objectives
Change & Transformation Leadership – Experienced in leading large-scale planning and analytics transformations. Applies structured change management to embed new processes and sustain improvements
Travel: About 20% of your time
Preferred
Protein or food industry experience, strongly preferred
o9 Solutions experience preferred
Benefits
Monthly bonus
401k with a company match
Affordable medical, dental and vision coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Disability and life insurance
Fertility and adoption assistance
Competitive paid time off
Paid parental time off
Access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center
Onsite medical clinic
Company
Johnsonville
At Johnsonville, our Members are responsible for everything! If you're passionate about making a difference, we want you to help make our products, our processes, our communities and each other better.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ankur Shah
Vice President Strategy & Execution, Chief of Staff to CEO
Nick Meriggioli
CEO
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