Senior Manager - Planning (Centennial, CO)

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Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilize vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.  From the production and supply of explosives, blasting systems, mining chemicals and geotechnical monitoring to our cutting-edge digital solutions and comprehensive range of services, we sustainably mobilize the earth’s resources.  
 

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation, and reimagining the way we work.

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About The Role – 38179 - Senior Manager - Planning (Centennial, CO)

We are excited to announce an opportunity at Orica for a Senior Manager - Planning within our North America Supply Chain team focused on managing the stability of manufacturing plans and inventory management.

What you will be doing

•    Drive smooth operation of monthly S&OP process, taking into consideration compliance with timing 
•    Inspire the regional planning team to achieve outstanding results through planning excellence
•    Mentor and coach the planning team to develop them into planning experts
•    Manage risk and make critical decisions related to supply disruption and ensure assurance of supply for all Categories
•    Oversee ongoing recommendation and monitoring of network optimization strategy based on demand and supply
•    Manage supply planning for manufacturing plants
•    Foster and maintain fluid and constructive communication with key stakeholders in the region and globally
•    Input and analyze cost savings initiatives as well as other continuous improvement activities affecting procedures and processes for Supply Chain Optimization
•    Ensure Stability of manufacturing plans by driving minimization of risk with unplanned changes to plant production through S&OP output
•    Support Inventory management by ensuring the right level of stock in the right locations and eliminating redundancies in the system 
•    Work to drive inventory targets
•    Input to rolling 12- or 24-month plan and budget

What you will bring

•    Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in logistics, supply chain, transportation or a business-related field
•    MBA preferred
•    Minimum 10 years of experience in supply chain.
•    Advanced knowledge of internal processes and policies, or ability to rapidly acquire same.
•    International experience preferred.
•    Extensive line management in a variety of roles and environments. 
•    Proven ability to build a collaborative approach in the development of the direction and operations of the workstream.
•    Proven influencer, able to manage processes across multiple stakeholder groups.
•    Stakeholder management, including C-level: ability to operate effectively at both the strategic and operational level.
•    Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, including prioritization, planning, task delegation, and coordination across multiple teams.
•    Demonstrated skills associated with building strong vendor and/or customer relationships.
•    Financial acumen & budgeting experience.
•    Able to build structure in ambiguous situations and establish best practices.
•    Knowledge of SAP applications for planning, transportation, warehousing and inventory
•    SuccessFactors, Microsoft Excel experience 
•    Possess unquestioned reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character
•    Show courage to make decisions, yet be patient to make the right ones
•    Model resilience and flexibility; adapts well to new circumstances and adversity

Role dimensions

•    Regional leader for the planning function and with heavy input into the global planning function
•    3-5 direct reports
•    Leading a team of about 15-20 regionally dispersed employees 
•    This job operates in a professional office environment 
•    This position requires travel, some international
•    Key stakeholders: Regional Management Team, ABMs, TMs, Global Supply Chain, Regional Supply Chain, Internal Audit, Manufacturing Center Managers

How and When to Apply

If interested in this role, please apply at www.orica.com/careers to Job Requisition 38179

Application Deadline: May 01, 2026

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Compensation Range 

•    $139,575.00 - $190,000 .00 USD per year
•    Eligible for annual short-term incentive plan

(Salary to be determined by the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)

Benefits 

•    Medical/Prescription Drug – Three (3) plans to choose from
•    Dental – Two (2) plans to choose from
•    Vision – Two (2) plans to choose from
•    Health Savings Account
•    Flexible Spending Accounts
•    Basic Employee Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 
•    Voluntary Employee/Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 
•    Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 
•    Company provided Employee Assistance Program
•    Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Plans
•    Voluntary Identity Theft Protection 
•    Voluntary Legal Plan
•    401(k) + Company Match
•    Company provided Maternity Leave
•    Company provided Bonding Leave
•    Accrued Paid Time Off 
•    Paid Sick & Safe Time
•    Nine (9) Scheduled Holidays + Two (2) Floating Holidays 

We respect and value all

Orica is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are a Drug-free workplace. 

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

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