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Ferrara Candy Company

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><p>For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations. Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands like Brach&rsquo;s&reg;, NERDS&reg;, SweeTARTS&reg;, Laffy Taffy&reg;, and Trolli&reg; to more than 66 million U.S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil. Additionally, Jelly Belly, known world-wide for its confections, was acquired in November of 2023.</p>
</div></div><div><div><div><div><p>Sr. Material Planner, Long Term
</p></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Work Location: Chicago
</b></div></div><div><div><i>Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential for: effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives.</i></div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Want to make an impact?</b></div>
</div><div><div>
The Senior Material Planner, Long Term leads the strategic planning and forecasting of materials to ensure long-term supply continuity, inventory optimization, and alignment with business goals. The role contributes to financial and operational efficiency by identifying material needs well in advance, optimizing procurement timing, and working cross-functionally to mitigate supply risks and maximize value.</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Ways you will make a difference</b></div>
</div><div><ul><li>Develop and execute long-term material planning strategies to support production needs while managing inventory levels across seasonal and core product lines.</li>
<li>Serve as a key partner in Integrated Business Planning (IBP), contributing accurate material forecasts and scenario planning insights.</li>
<li>Collaborate with Category Management, Supply Planning, Procurement, and Finance to align material strategies with company objectives and cost targets.</li>
<li>Analyze supply and demand data to forecast materials, adjust for constraints, and identify opportunities to reduce lead times or improve working capital.</li>
<li>Own and manage purchase requisitions (PRs), ensuring timely conversion to POs, consolidation of orders, and adjustments based on inventory strategy and master data.</li>
<li>Proactively monitor and manage risks related to material risks, market fluctuations, or supplier concerns, and develop mitigation plans.</li>
<li>Support the seasonal planning process by coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate volume and timing of seasonal materials.</li>
<li>Provide recommendations and insights on cost vs. cash tradeoffs to optimize procurement decisions.</li>
<li>Leverage ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and analytics tools (e.g., Excel/Google Sheets) for scenario modeling, forecasting, and reporting.</li>
<li>Contribute to process improvements by identifying inefficiencies and proposing new methods or technologies to streamline material planning operations.</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><div><b>Skills that will make you successful</b></div>
</div><div><ul><li>Strategic Forecasting &amp; Planning: Ability to forecast material requirements based on multiple data sources and lead time variables.</li>
<li>Analytical Thinking: Skilled in data interpretation, scenario modeling, and decision-making to balance cost, service, and inventory.</li>
<li>Cross-functional Collaboration: Ability to align with supply planning, procurement, and finance to ensure synchronized operations.</li>
<li>ERP System Proficiency: Deep familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems, particularly in the area of material planning and purchasing.</li>
<li>Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to drive alignment internally and externally.</li>
<li>Initiative &amp; Problem-Solving: A proactive approach to identifying risks or inefficiencies and driving continuous improvement.</li>
<li>Time Management &amp; Prioritization: Capability to manage multiple long-term projects while supporting urgent or tactical needs.</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><div><b>Experiences that will support your success</b></div>
</div><div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.</li>
<li>5&ndash;8 years of experience in supply chain or material planning, with 2+ years in a senior or strategic role.</li>
<li>Demonstrated success in long-term forecasting, scenario planning, and supplier alignment.</li>
<li>Hands-on experience with SAP and S&amp;OP/IBP processes.</li>
<li>APICS CPIM or CSCP certification is a strong plus.</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><div><b>What We Offer</b></div>
</div><div><div><i>
At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at </i><i>https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR</i></div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Compensation</b></div>
</div><div><div>
The salary range for this position is $80,325 to $112,455 annually.</div></div></div></div>
</div></div></div></div><div><div><p>Ferrara&rsquo;s success in industry-leading innovation has been driven by deep consumer insights, strong retailer co-creation and partnerships, and a dedication to diversity of thought, experience, and people. A privately held company, Ferrara has its global headquarters in Chicago and an operational network of more than 27 locations in North America, Brazil, and China that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&amp;D facilities. Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero related company. Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-.</p>
</div></div><div><div><p>EQUAL OPPORTUNITY</p><p>
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.</p><br>
</div></div><p><br>
<b>Nearest Major Market: </b>Chicago</p></div></div></div><p></p>

Sr. Material Planner, Long Term

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><p>For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations. Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands like Brach&rsquo;s&reg;, NERDS&reg;, SweeTARTS&reg;, Laffy Taffy&reg;, and Trolli&reg; to more than 66 million U.S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil. Additionally, Jelly Belly, known world-wide for its confections, was acquired in November of 2023.</p>
</div></div><div><div><div><div><p>Sr. Analyst, Procurement Finance
</p></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Work Location: Chicago
</b></div></div><div><div><i>Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential for: effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives.</i></div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Want to make an impact?</b></div>
</div><div><div>
As a Senior Analyst in Procurement Finance, you'll be at the center of driving cost leadership and financial discipline across our global supply chain, transforming millions in procurement spend into strategic advantage. By delivering actionable insights and advanced financial modeling, you'll help senior leadership mitigate risk, optimize spending, and unlock value in a volatile commodities market&mdash;directly shaping supplier strategies and impacting the bottom line through data-driven decision making.</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Ways you will make a difference</b></div>
</div><div><ul><li>Raw Materials and Packaging forecasting and budget management: Lead comprehensive forecasting for materials costs and purchase price variance (PPV) analysis. Own budget development and performance monitoring and conduct deep-dive variance and &ldquo;what-if&rdquo; scenario analyses.</li>
<li>Month-end close and forecasting oversight: Review and validate month-end close process and forecasting work produced by FLDP junior analyst, ensuring accuracy of procurement cost accruals and rolling forecast. Provide guidance on accounting treatment and lead resolution of discrepancies. Own the monthly procurement finance narrative and variance explanations to senior leadership.</li>
<li>Advanced financial modeling and analytics: Design and maintain sophisticated financial models for complex procurement scenarios, including multi-year supplier contracts, hedging strategies, and sourcing analyses.</li>
<li>Strategic performance management and reporting: Own development and delivery of executive-level dashboards and reports on procurement performance, including comparisons of Budget and actuals to PS3, quarterly internal vs. external commodity analysis, KPI analysis, trend identification, and actionable insights. Lead monthly business reviews with procurement leadership and present findings to senior finance and operations teams.</li>
<li>Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management: Serve as primary finance business partner to procurement and supply chain teams, leading cross-functional initiatives and driving alignment on financial objectives. Mentor junior analysts and coordinate with brand finance teams on integrated planning processes.</li>
<li>Process optimization and systems leadership: Lead initiatives to streamline procurement finance processes, implement automation solutions, and standardize financial models across the greater finance group. Drive adoption of new tools and systems, including training development and change management for finance and procurement teams.</li>
<li>Lead special projects requiring senior-level analytical skills (e.g., comprehensive tariff impact analysis, pricing stories, and strategic cost reduction initiatives, etc.).</li>
<li>Represent procurement finance in enterprise-wide initiatives and steering committees.</li>
<li>Drive continuous improvement of forecasting accuracy and process efficiency metrics.</li>
<li>Provide technical expertise and mentorship to junior team members, including review of their work products and professional development guidance.</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><div><b>Skills that will make you successful</b></div>
</div><div><ul><li>Advanced quantitative analysis &amp; modeling &mdash; build/maintain driver-based models, scenario/sensitivity analyses, and performance tracking.</li>
<li>Data analytics &amp; visualization &mdash; translate large datasets into clear insights; build concise dashboards and trend views.</li>
<li>Accounting &amp; financial acumen &mdash; strong grasp of accruals, variance analysis, cost drivers, and how they flow through financial statements.</li>
<li>Forecasting &amp; budgeting &mdash; develop rolling forecasts and budgets, monitor performance vs. plan, and explain deviations.</li>
<li>Business case &amp; ROI evaluation &mdash; structure cost/benefit analyses and provide clear recommendations.</li>
<li>Decision support &mdash; frame choices with trade&#8209;offs, quantify impact, and influence direction.</li>
<li>Executive storytelling &mdash; distill complex analyses into crisp narratives and action-oriented recommendations.</li>
<li>Cross-functional collaboration &mdash; partner effectively across operations, finance, and business teams.</li>
<li>Coaching &amp; quality review &mdash; guide junior team members and raise the standard of deliverables.</li>
<li>Process improvement &amp; automation mindset &mdash; standardize models, streamline workflows, and document controls.</li>
<li>Systems fluency &mdash; comfort with ERP/EPM, spreadsheets, databases, and BI tools; quick to learn new platforms.</li>
<li>Data governance &mdash; ensure data quality, consistency, and auditability.</li>
<li>Structured problem solving &mdash; break down ambiguous problems and drive to pragmatic solutions.</li>
<li>Ownership &amp; bias for action &mdash; operate with urgency and accountability.</li>
<li>Prioritization &amp; project management &mdash; manage deadlines across concurrent workstreams.</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><div><b>Experiences that will support your success</b></div>
</div><div><ul><li>Minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in finance, ideally with supply chain experience</li>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Finance or Accounting</li>
<li>Advanced proficiency in MS Office, primarily Excel &amp; Power Point</li>
<li>Tableau and/or PowerBI experience preferred</li>
<li>SAP experience strongly preferred</li>
<li>Strong communication, written, oral and interpersonal skills are required</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><div><b>What We Offer</b></div>
</div><div><div><i>
At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at </i><i>https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR</i></div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Compensation</b></div>
</div><div><div>
The salary range for this position is $80,325 to $112,455 annually.</div></div></div></div>
</div></div></div></div><div><div><p>Ferrara&rsquo;s success in industry-leading innovation has been driven by deep consumer insights, strong retailer co-creation and partnerships, and a dedication to diversity of thought, experience, and people. A privately held company, Ferrara has its global headquarters in Chicago and an operational network of more than 27 locations in North America, Brazil, and China that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&amp;D facilities. Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero related company. Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-.</p>
</div></div><div><div><p>EQUAL OPPORTUNITY</p><p>
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.</p></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Sr. Analyst, Procurement Finance

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><p>For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations. Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands like Brach&rsquo;s&reg;, NERDS&reg;, SweeTARTS&reg;, Laffy Taffy&reg;, and Trolli&reg; to more than 66 million U.S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil. Additionally, Jelly Belly, known world-wide for its confections, was acquired in November of 2023.</p>
</div></div><div><div><div><div><p>Manager, Food Safety (Corporate)
</p></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Work Location: Chicago
</b></div></div><div><div><i>Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential for: effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives.</i></div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Want to make an impact?</b></div>
</div><div><div>
As a Manager, Food Safety at Ferrara, you will design, implement, and oversee corporate food safety policies across our global network of facilities including North America, South America, Asia, and Europe. In this role, you will ensure compliance with local, state, federal, and international food safety regulations, while driving continuous improvement in our manufacturing, co-manufacturing, and warehousing locations. This role will require up to 50% travel.</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Ways you will make a difference</b></div>
</div><div><ul><li>Develop and support Ferrara&rsquo;s corporate Food Safety, Quality, and Compliance programs, ensuring policies and procedures meet regulatory and industry standards.</li>
<li>Ensure implementation of programs, monitors and trend food safety Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for compliance and process effectiveness.</li>
<li>Lead risk assessments for products, raw materials, and packaging, and oversee food safety considerations in change management and trial requests.</li>
<li>Manage and audit compliance to cGMPs, GFSI, FSMA, and HACCP requirements, ensuring strong technical systems are in place.</li>
<li>Stay ahead of emerging food safety issues and provide proactive guidance to cross-functional partners.</li>
<li>Design and implement mitigation strategies for risks related to foreign material, microbiological, allergen, and chemical contaminants.</li>
<li>Facilitate food safety incident investigations and provide technical recommendations, escalating to Senior Director, Food Safety as needed.</li>
<li>Work with cross-functional partners to ensure food safety risks are adequately mitigated throughout the supply chain.</li>
<li>Lead the annual food safety factory GEMBA walk focused on fostering cross-functional collaboration and identifying areas of improvements in foreign material, microbiological and allergen management.</li>
<li>Oversee the development, implementation, review, and maintenance of the GFSI standard, including food safety fundamentals in accordance with FSMA regulations.</li>
<li>Provide adequate support to the factories to foster preventative approach, continuous improvement and facilitate implementation of mitigation strategies.</li>
<li>Host the monthly connect with all facility quality managers to evaluate and discuss food safety KPI trends, emerging trends in the industry and other food safety updates.</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><div><b>Skills that will make you successful</b></div>
</div><div><ul><li>Strong knowledge and practical experience with GFSI standards such as FSSC22000.</li>
<li>Certifications such as HACCP, PCQI, Six Sigma or auditor credentials.</li>
<li>Proven expertise in risk assessment, auditing, and food safety systems in manufacturing environments.</li>
<li>Experience with process validation and data analysis.</li>
<li>Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.</li>
<li>Knowledge of international food safety regulations (U.S., Canada, and beyond) strongly preferred.</li>
<li>Additional language skills (Spanish, Portuguese, French, or Thai) are a plus.</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><div><b>Experiences that will support your success</b></div>
</div><div><ul><li>B.S. or M.S. in Food Science, Microbiology, or related technical field.</li>
<li>5+ years of progressive food safety experience with proven leadership and technical expertise.</li>
<li>Experience working in a food manufacturing plant.</li>
<li>Experience managing multi-site programs and influencing both corporate and plant teams.</li>
<li>Flexibility to work across multiple time zones and adapt to global business needs.</li>
<li>Experience with process validation, data trending, and use of digital food safety/QMS tools (e.g., SAP, Redzone, Neogen Predictive Analytics, Tracegains).</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><div><b>What We Offer</b></div>
</div><div><div><i>
At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at </i><i>https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR</i></div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Compensation</b></div>
</div><div><div>
The salary range for this position is $99,600 to $139,440 annually.</div></div></div></div>
</div></div></div></div><div><div><p>Ferrara&rsquo;s success in industry-leading innovation has been driven by deep consumer insights, strong retailer co-creation and partnerships, and a dedication to diversity of thought, experience, and people. A privately held company, Ferrara has its global headquarters in Chicago and an operational network of more than 27 locations in North America, Brazil, and China that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&amp;D facilities. Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero related company. Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-.</p>
</div></div><div><div><p>EQUAL OPPORTUNITY</p><p>
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.</p><br>
</div></div><p><br>
<b>Nearest Major Market: </b>Chicago</p></div></div></div><p></p>

Manager, Food Safety (Corporate)

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Sr. Material Planner, Long Term

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Manager, Food Safety (Corporate)