Supply Chain Manager (Food and Beverage Industry)

Job Description:

Role: Supply Chain Manager

Location: Vancouver, WA (Onsite)

Job Type: Full-Time

The Supply Chain Manager has a logical, analytical mindset and the ability to perform financial and mathematical projections about material and supply-related costs. They have a hunger for problem-solving and rigorous attention to detail, staying organized as they manage a large network of suppliers and distributors. The supply chain manager possesses strong communication skills, a desire to facilitate growth and innovation, and a strong teamwork attitude. They maintain positive relationships both internally and externally.

Objectives of this role

· Maintain positive relationships with suppliers and distributors

· Work strategically to secure materials through contracts, forecasting, and negotiating

· Ensure customer satisfaction through scheduling and on-time production

· Maintain inventory appropriate with open customer POs while minimizing loss

· Continuously improve department processes and procedures to eliminate inefficiencies and errors

· Effectively lead the Supply Chain department through regular communication, meetings, process review

Responsibilities

· Process and confirm customer purchase orders

· Manage production calendar and write production schedule

· Forecast materials needs with or without customer provided data

· Procure ingredients and packaging by placing purchase orders, accounting for FIFO inventory methods and just-in-time logistics

· Consolidate raw material purchases and shipments where possible

· Oversee inventory valuation and perform monthly inventory adjustments

· Maintain and build strong vendor relationships

· Negotiate raw material prices and maintain necessary raw material contracts

· Consider opportunities for profit in raw material procurement and sales

· Work with accounting department to prioritize vendor payments based on production scheduling

· Oversee inbound raw material shipments and outbound finished goods shipments and initiate both as necessary

· Monitor obsolete inventory and surplus inventory

· Negotiate and facilitate surplus and ad hoc raw material sales

· Create outbound shipment summaries for accounting to bill from

· Review and initiate billing activities for raw material storage, sample shipments, and other parcel shipments

· Lead costing exercises for current and potential customers

· Oversee Supply Chain Assistant and their duties (including but not limited to order monitoring, inbound and outbound shipping, logistics, and inventory management)

· Prioritize department needs and delegate or reassign tasks as necessary while effectively utilizing direct reports

Skills and qualifications

· Demonstrated leadership abilities and interpersonal skills

· Working experience of current or related inventory management software

· Great written and verbal communication skills

· Strong negotiation skills

· Strong analytical skills and problem-solving mindset

· High level of organization and attention to detail

· Ability to lead, train and mentor employees individually and as a team

· Strong computer related skills working with multiple software?s and systems (Inventory control software, Microsoft Office suite,

· Google drive and document management)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.44 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to commute or relocate to Vancouver, WA (Onsite)?
• How many years of experience do you have in Supply Chain Manager?
• How many years of experience do you have in purchasing and Supply chain experience in baking or food industry?
• What is your Expected Salary for full-time?
• Kindly share your email address.

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $26 - $40