Senior Manager, Business Solutions - Supply Chain

Overview Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets. The Manager, Business Solutions – Supply Chain is responsible for leading a team of business analysts, with informal leadership of the managed service provider resources that support and continuously enhance the company's Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and Network Optimization capabilities. This role is accountable for the overall health, stability, performance, and strategic roadmap of the Forecast-to-Plan capability. The position serves as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technology teams, ensuring that planning solutions effectively support business objectives while driving process standardization, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement across the supply chain. Base Salary: Atlanta/Tampa - $126,365-$154,261 Stamford, CT - $151,638-$185,113.20. This position is eligible for an annual bonus. Location: (Hybrid - 3 days in office / 2 days work from home) from either Stamford, CT, Atlanta, GA, or Tampa, FL Benefits of working for Primo Brands: Health Benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA), dependent care flexible spending account (FSA, heath savings account (HSA) Retirement/Investing: 401K with a 5% match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Insurance: Employee Life Insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, spouse/domestic partner/child life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment Other great benefits: Employee discounts, save on auto, home, and pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick time, 9 paid holidays and 3 paid floating holidays, paid leave for when you have a baby, adopt a child, or become a foster parent, legal services, identity theft protection, employee assistance program (EAP), adoption reimbursement benefit, FEDlogic, commuter benefits. Responsibilities Team Leadership & Talent Development Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of business analysts and application professionals. Establish team priorities, allocate resources, and manage workload across support, enhancement, and project activities. Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, continuous improvement, and customer service. FTP Product Ownership & Strategy Business technology leader for the entire Forecast-to-Plan capability. Own the technology roadmap for Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Network Optimization, and S&OP applications. Ensure system stability, availability, performance, and compliance with company standards. Identify opportunities to expand solution capabilities through new technologies, process improvements, and business-driven enhancements. Remain current with new SAP IBP functionality, frequently delivering new efficiencies with improved quality. Ensure Primo Brands is leveraging everything licensed that brings value. Evaluate emerging technologies and software solutions that may improve planning effectiveness and supply chain performance. Prioritize enhancements, projects, process improvements, and technical investments through steering team meetings with key business stakeholders. Own product vision, backlog prioritization, acceptance criteria, and scope sequencing based on business value, risk, dependencies, and delivery capacity. Partner with delivery teams through design, build, testing, deployment, and adoption to ensure measurable business outcomes. Business Engagement Partner closely with supply chain leaders, planners, and subject matter experts to understand business requirements and strategic priorities. Facilitate requirements gathering, solution design, and prioritization of enhancement requests. Translate business needs into scalable technology solutions that deliver measurable business value. Project & Portfolio Management Lead application-related projects from concept through deployment and stabilization. Manage budgets, timelines, resources, risks, and vendor relationships. Ensure successful delivery of projects while balancing operational support needs. Own the quality and integrity of planning data, integrations, and technical controls across source systems and planning platforms. Collaborate with data, integration, architecture, security, and operations teams to establish standards, data quality metrics, interface monitoring, role design, release controls, and production support requirements. Continuous Improvement Drive process optimization across forecasting, inventory planning, supply planning, and network design processes. Champion best practices and standardization across planning functions. Measure and report key performance indicators related to system performance, user adoption, and business outcomes. Vendor & Solution Management Manage relationships with software vendors, implementation partners, and consulting firms. Participate in contract reviews, solution evaluations, and strategic planning activities. Ensure vendor-supported solutions align with organizational objectives and technology strategy. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field. 7+ years of experience supporting Supply Chain Planning applications. 3+ years of experience leading teams or managing application portfolios. Strong experience with SAP IBP (Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Optimization, and/or Response & Supply), APO, or comparable planning solutions. Experience with Network Optimization and supply chain modeling tools preferred. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities. Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills. Preferred Experience SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) SAP IBP Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Optimization, Demand Sensing, Driver-Based Forecasting capabilities. Kinaxis RapidResponse. Blue Yonder Planning. Network design and optimization solutions. S&OP / IBP process management. Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, or Distribution industries. If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey with Primo Brands, apply now! Salary Range Disclaimer: The salary range provided for this position is approximation based on market research, internal compensation data and the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Final salary offers are determined through a comprehensive evaluation of candidate qualifications and may vary depending on factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location of the position. Other components of the compensation package, including benefits and bonuses, will also be considered. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we encourage open dialogue about compensation during the interview process. Primo Brands’ established portfolio includes billion-dollar brands Poland Spring® and Pure Life®, premium brands like Saratoga® and Mountain Valley®, regional leaders such as Arrowhead®, Deer Park®, Ice Mountain® Ozarka®, and Zephyrhills®, purified brands, Primo Water® and Sparkletts®, and flavored and enhanced brands like Splash® and AC+ION®. Our extensive direct-to-consumer offerings and industry-leading line-up of innovative water dispensers create consumer connectivity through recurring water purchases across Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill. At Primo Brands, our more than 11,000 associates are at the heart of what we do and deliver on our mission to provide healthy hydration to consumers wherever, however and whenever they want it. We believe in fostering a respectful culture, which values our associates who are deeply invested in quality hydration, our communities, and the sustainability of our packaging and water sources for generations to come. Primo Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Candidates must possess strong English language skills to effectively communicate with customers and provide exceptional service. Proficiency in English is essential for understanding customer needs, resolving inquiries, and collaborating with team members.
Team Leadership & Talent Development Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of business analysts and application professionals. Establish team priorities, allocate resources, and manage workload across support, enhancement, and project activities. Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, continuous improvement, and customer service. FTP Product Ownership & Strategy Business technology leader for the entire Forecast-to-Plan capability. Own the technology roadmap for Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Network Optimization, and S&OP applications. Ensure system stability, availability, performance, and compliance with company standards. Identify opportunities to expand solution capabilities through new technologies, process improvements, and business-driven enhancements. Remain current with new SAP IBP functionality, frequently delivering new efficiencies with improved quality. Ensure Primo Brands is leveraging everything licensed that brings value. Evaluate emerging technologies and software solutions that may improve planning effectiveness and supply chain performance. Prioritize enhancements, projects, process improvements, and technical investments through steering team meetings with key business stakeholders. Own product vision, backlog prioritization, acceptance criteria, and scope sequencing based on business value, risk, dependencies, and delivery capacity. Partner with delivery teams through design, build, testing, deployment, and adoption to ensure measurable business outcomes. Business Engagement Partner closely with supply chain leaders, planners, and subject matter experts to understand business requirements and strategic priorities. Facilitate requirements gathering, solution design, and prioritization of enhancement requests. Translate business needs into scalable technology solutions that deliver measurable business value. Project & Portfolio Management Lead application-related projects from concept through deployment and stabilization. Manage budgets, timelines, resources, risks, and vendor relationships. Ensure successful delivery of projects while balancing operational support needs. Own the quality and integrity of planning data, integrations, and technical controls across source systems and planning platforms. Collaborate with data, integration, architecture, security, and operations teams to establish standards, data quality metrics, interface monitoring, role design, release controls, and production support requirements. Continuous Improvement Drive process optimization across forecasting, inventory planning, supply planning, and network design processes. Champion best practices and standardization across planning functions. Measure and report key performance indicators related to system performance, user adoption, and business outcomes. Vendor & Solution Management Manage relationships with software vendors, implementation partners, and consulting firms. Participate in contract reviews, solution evaluations, and strategic planning activities. Ensure vendor-supported solutions align with organizational objectives and technology strategy.
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field. 7+ years of experience supporting Supply Chain Planning applications. 3+ years of experience leading teams or managing application portfolios. Strong experience with SAP IBP (Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Optimization, and/or Response & Supply), APO, or comparable planning solutions. Experience with Network Optimization and supply chain modeling tools preferred. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities. Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills. Preferred Experience SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) SAP IBP Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Optimization, Demand Sensing, Driver-Based Forecasting capabilities. Kinaxis RapidResponse. Blue Yonder Planning. Network design and optimization solutions. S&OP / IBP process management. Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, or Distribution industries. If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey with Primo Brands, apply now! Salary Range Disclaimer: The salary range provided for this position is approximation based on market research, internal compensation data and the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Final salary offers are determined through a comprehensive evaluation of candidate qualifications and may vary depending on factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location of the position. Other components of the compensation package, including benefits and bonuses, will also be considered. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we encourage open dialogue about compensation during the interview process. Primo Brands’ established portfolio includes billion-dollar brands Poland Spring® and Pure Life®, premium brands like Saratoga® and Mountain Valley®, regional leaders such as Arrowhead®, Deer Park®, Ice Mountain® Ozarka®, and Zephyrhills®, purified brands, Primo Water® and Sparkletts®, and flavored and enhanced brands like Splash® and AC+ION®. Our extensive direct-to-consumer offerings and industry-leading line-up of innovative water dispensers create consumer connectivity through recurring water purchases across Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill. At Primo Brands, our more than 11,000 associates are at the heart of what we do and deliver on our mission to provide healthy hydration to consumers wherever, however and whenever they want it. We believe in fostering a respectful culture, which values our associates who are deeply invested in quality hydration, our communities, and the sustainability of our packaging and water sources for generations to come. Primo Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Candidates must possess strong English language skills to effectively communicate with customers and provide exceptional service. Proficiency in English is essential for understanding customer needs, resolving inquiries, and collaborating with team members.