Sr. Manager, Business Planning & Operations - M&B

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover. Swanson, and V8. 

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Why Campbell’s…

• Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
• Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
• Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
• If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
• Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s.   Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
• Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

How you will make history here...

The Sr. Manager, Business Planning & Operations – Meals & Beverages (M&B) will support the VP, Strategy and Planning and M&B leadership by driving operational excellence in planning, priority-setting, and execution across the Division. This role is responsible for enabling effective business planning and decision-making through key M&B Leadership Team forums and the broader Divisional Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process, in collaboration with a range of M&B leaders. The ideal candidate is a proactive, results-oriented leader with strong business acumen, exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, and a passion for driving impact across complex, matrixed environments.

What you will do:
 

Lead High-Impact M&B Leadership Team Operations

• Own Meals & Beverages (M&B) Leadership Team engagement model, driving effective ways of working across the to foster agile decision-making, operational efficiency, and a culture of accountability and collaboration.

• Support efforts to diagnose and address systemic challenges in business processes, communication flows, and other organizational dynamics.

Own Critical M&B Decision-Making Forums

• Own the end-to-end preparation and facilitation of key forums, including Monthly Business Reviews, M&B LT meetings, and Op Comm connects.

• Partner with divisional leadership to develop content and discussion, enabling critical connection points on ‘the right topics at the right time’ to guide performance management and forward-looking planning.

Connect Divisional SPLAN / AOP Priorities with Integrated Business Planning (IBP)

• Drive an effective divisional Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process to ensure delivery of strategic and annual operating plans, serving as a strategic connector and influencer across functions.

• Ensure alignment of inputs, insights, and messaging to support a cohesive and compelling division narrative that informs enterprise planning and decision-making.

• Drive broader visibility and understanding of IBP across the division and partner with broader Enterprise IBP team on continuous improvement efforts.

• Support Divisional strategic planning and priority-setting in partnership with Enterprise and Divisional Leaders.

Who you will work with...

You will work with the M&B Leadership team and IBP partners.

What you bring to the table (must have)...

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Strategy, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

• 8+ years of progressive experience in business operations, strategy, or organizational effectiveness, ideally within CPG or a similarly complex industry.

It would be great if you have (nice to have)...

• Proven track record of leading cross-functional initiatives and driving measurable business impact.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights.

• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience with Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or similar enterprise planning frameworks.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and influence at all levels of the organization.

Compensation and Benefits:

The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between 

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.