Sr. Manager, Capacity Planning

fairlife LLC
$130,000—$150,000 USD
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Chicago
1001 West Adams Street (Show on map)
Feb 27, 2026
fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers. With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife's portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife ultra-filtered milk; Core Power High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife nutrition plan, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health. A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation. To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com. job purpose:The Sr. Manager,CapacityPlanning is a key leader within the End-to-End Planning team, responsible for designing and executingsupply chaincapacity, total network supply, and resiliencyplans acrossfairlife'smanufacturingand suppliernetwork. This role ensures that production, filtration, andupstreammilk &materialsrequirementsare aligned with current and future demandscenarios, driving efficient assetutilizationand supporting growth initiatives.In addition, this leader will collaborate closely withprocurement andsuppliers to strengthenresiliency and scalability across the supply chain. Leveraging advanced analytics, scenario modeling, and capacity optimization techniquestoidentifyconstraints, mitigate risks, and inform capital investment decisions.This position partners cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance, Procurement,Strategy,and Supply ChainPlanningto ensure plans arefeasible, cost-effective, and aligned with business priorities. responsibilities: Ownenterprisecapacity planningacross processing, packaging, filtration, co-manufacturing operations, and our supplier network. Develop short-,mid-,and long-range capacityand supplymodelsfrom first principlesto support operating plans, annual budgets, and strategic growth initiatives. Partner with Procurement, Strategy,and Materials Planning to design supplier resiliency plans and scale supplier capacity to fuel growth. Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Maintenance teams tovalidatecapacity assumptions and ensure alignment with equipment capabilities and labor availability. Quantify single points of failure and recovery paths across the end-to-end supply network using scenario-based analysis. Partner with Finance and Commercial teams to integrate capacity plans intoS&OP and integrated business planning (IBP), innovation launches, and scenario planning for new product introductions. Lead cross-functional capacity reviewsthroughthe supply chain (supplier-to-customer)to ensure proactive identification of risks and development of mitigation strategies. Develop andmaintainadvancedscenarioplanning models to drivesupplier & farm capacityrequirements,milkanddairy bi-productsvolumes, and direct/indirect material requirements. Act as a technical planningleadindigitalplanningtransformation,leveragingadvanced planning tools to enhancevisibilityand responsivenessacross oursupplynetwork. Provide thought leadership oncapacity and resiliencyplanning best practices, influencing strategic decisions on network design and investment. Establish modeling standards and reusable frameworks/toolsthat scale across theEnd-to-EndPlanning organization. skills/qualifications required: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Applied Mathematics, Economics, or similar quantitative fieldsrequired;MBArelevant. 7-10 years of experience in capacity planning, supplychainplanning, network modeling, advanced analytics roles,or related supply chain fields. Advancedproficiencyrequiredin: Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, scenario logic,solver builds) Planning platforms (Anaplan, Lyric, Blue Yonder, optimization or simulation tools) Power BI or Tableau for analytical visualization Programming (SQL / Python) experience a plus Skilledin organizing resources andestablishingpriorities. Strong analytical skills,attention to detail, and curiosityrequired. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively witha diverse group of stakeholders. Comfortable working independentlyonambiguousproblemsetsin a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment. Able to communicate complex analyses clearly to senior leaders without oversimplifying. Experience in storytelling and presentation to senior/executive leadership. SAP/Dynamics 365 experience preferred but notrequired. position location:Chicago, IL reports to:Director,Integrated Planning&S&OP/ Sr. Director, End-to-End Planning travelrequirements:15-20%. How fairlife Nourishes You At fairlife, we believe in better - and that includes how we support our people. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and wellbeing resources designed to support you physically, emotionally, socially, and financially, both in and out of work. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance) Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000) Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support 401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants) Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month) Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential Rewards & recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups fairlife's nour!shprogram is designed to meet you where you are - supporting your individual wellbeing journey while enabling you to do your best work every day. #LI-Hybrid #LI-BB1 Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered. Base pay range: $130,000 — $150,000 USD fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis ofrace, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors. In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please emailcareers@fairlife.com. For Recruitment Agencies* At fairlife, we manage the majority of our hiring internally through our dedicated Talent Acquisition team, which is actively engaged in direct candidate sourcing. Most of our roles are filled through applications submitted via our careers site or through direct outreach by our team. As our recruitment is primarily handled in-house, we work only occasionally with external agencies, and only those on our existing, pre-approved vendor list. At this time, we are not reviewing or expanding that list. Unsolicited resumes or submissions from external agencies not authorized by our Talent Acquisition team will be considered direct candidate applications. As such, fairlife will not assume responsibility for any placement fees associated with these submissions.