Job Description

Now Brewing - S&OP Execution Lead - Network Optimization! #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.

This role contributes to Starbucks success by architecting and driving Sales & Operations Planning - Execution processes through cross-functional leadership and coaching partners across the organization. This includes orchestrating and supporting the rhythm of business execution of S&OP, while ensuring seamless translation of demand and supply plans into actionable logistics strategies. The role drives execution across transportation, warehousing, and distribution networks, optimizing inventory positioning and flow to meet service level commitments. Additionally, it benchmarks, develops, and implements strategies to advance process maturity and effectiveness, while enabling end-to-end supply chain agility--from supplier coordination through last-mile delivery--focused on cost efficiency, speed, and operational resilience.

As a

S&OP E Lead

, you will...

Act as a change agent and lead S&OP forums with clarity and accountability Manage through a high degree of complexity and ambiguity to create business solutions with an unbiased lens Provide coaching, direction, and support to cross functional leadership team and partners in support of S&OP objectives, including quality of content and driving productive, robust discussions and alignments Enable process design through technology and analytics (e.g. Tableau dashboards & future state IBP systems) Develop contingency plans for supply disruptions, demand volatility, and capacity constraints. Track KPIs such as forecast accuracy, capacity utilization, service levels, and inventory health. Provides coaching, direction, and support to cross functional leadership team and partners in support of S&OP objectives, including quality of content and driving productive, robust discussions and alignments Engages in manager level activities, including but not limited to influencing, mentoring, and coaching other partners to elevate performance across the organization

We'd love to hear from people with:

Strong ability to communicate clearly and concisely with nearly all levels of the organization (verbally & written), particularly with storytelling for decisions Strong ability to lead large multi-level, cross-functional meetings, facilitating clarity and accountability Strong ability to seamlessly flex between strategic & tactical work Strong ability to build relationships, understanding, & trust for action Ability to project manage, track progress, & move teams to complete goals Ability to support scenario planning Understanding of supply chain, business, & operations Experience with maintaining large amounts of complex data and ensuring data quality & reconciliation Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Tableau dashboards



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.

We believe we do our best work when we're together, which is why we're onsite four days a week.

Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!

Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.



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