Key skills
CGoTableauLeadershipProject ManagementChange ManagementCommunicationCollaboration
About this role
Now Brewing – demand planner, Coffee Tea Demand Planning! #tobeapartner
From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.
Love connecting across teams, processes, & opportunities? We are looking for a motivated S&OP Strategy lead who will lead cross functional teams to successfully design and deliver mid-to-long term supply chain operating and inventory plans that support our enterprise strategic goals. Your deep and extensive supply chain experiences in product introduction, demand planning and/or supply planning coupled with your proven ability to build relationships and influence others will help drive cross functional consensus alignment on supply chain initiatives and commitments. Your business curiosity will help identify problems-to-solve and your desire to never settle will fuel continuous improvement opportunities. Advanced business, financial, and data analysis plus system/technology experience is preferred.
As an S&OP Strategy Lead, you will…
- Lead the S&OP process governance, execution and decision-making to align financial, demand, and supply plans, highlighting disconnects and gaps for resolution
- Co-own development and management of the mid-to-long term supply chain operating plan/plan of record
- Create and develop network design solutions, and readiness plans that lead to successful execution across the supply chain and our coffee houses
- Develop, Implement, and drive continuous improvement, change management, and new processes, tools, & best practices for our end-to-end supply chain
We’d love to hear from people with:
- Experience: 5–7+ years in supply chain planning, forecasting, inventory/portfolio management, finance, or S&OP, with strong business and operational acumen
- Leadership & Communication: Proven ability to lead cross-functional forums, communicate clearly to all levels, and influence decisions through compelling, data-driven storytelling
- Strategic Thinking & Analysis: Strong ability to connect insights, challenge assumptions, anticipate risks, and develop scenario plans to guide decision-making
- Collaboration & Influence: Demonstrated success building relationships, aligning diverse stakeholders, managing conflict, and driving consensus across teams
- Execution & Change Management: Skilled in project management, prioritization, and leading change initiatives, with experience leveraging data, systems (e.g., Tableau), and tools to drive results
- Education (minimum education level, degree or certification necessary): College Degree, MBA preferred
As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.
*If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.
The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
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