Supply Chain Manager:

Reporting to the CEO, the is responsible to Manage, coordinate, plan, and organize strategic sourcing, purchasing, production and inventory planning, receiving, warehousing, control, and distribution of materials to satisfy distribution needs/service relations as required to accomplish these goals.

The Manager of Supply Chain will be tasked with the identification, development, and completion of significant efficiency/optimization projects. This person will be responsible to work cross functionally within SC as well as WH, and cross functional departments and divisions across the entire business using lean principles, total cost analysis, strong project management skills, and a highly developed to identify major cost saving initiatives, ensure cross functional collaboration, timely project completion and the realization of identified savings. Will be responsible to develop the targets / budget related to Supply Chain, working with others to develop baseline data, savings calculations, monthly tracking and reporting tools as well as the upkeep of all project charters to ensure accurate and timely reporting to CEO and management.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Oversees and manages 3 warehouse operations and logistics. (i.e., San Fernando, Turlock, and Chicago locations)

• Manages SAP Processes and Data Controls- Run and evaluate metrics in SAP regularly.

• Work with Warehouse Manager and team on reducing shipment/delivery errors and putting necessary actions in place. Work with CSR and to minimize returns or negative customer concerns.

• Improve warehouse efficiency and provide ideas to reduce operations cost

• Ensure an effective and efficient scheduling process to maximize facility resources, inventory, and On-Time Delivery results

• Maintains SOPs with current and proposed new processes

• Completes necessary Activity/KPI Reports for Management

• Coordinates with other departments to facilitate efficient warehouse operations. (i.e. warehouse urgent requests)

• Understand, develop, and implement strategic objectives, capacity status, constraints, needs for growth in support of corporate goals and providing organizational recommendations as required to accomplish these goals

• Develop and maintain company/supplier partnerships based on mutual trust in order to enhance long term and cost-effective availability of materials.

• Establish and implement new, or revisions to, existing procedures to increase and achieve materials management efficiency, asset control, and asset utilization

• Eliminate waste of materials, utilities, staffing, and other company resources wherever possible
• Manage negotiations regarding outside suppliers to ensure adequate product availability, fair pricing, and up-to-date marketplace information

• Continually assess, develop, and staff the subordinate groups with the talent necessary to operate at a high level of accuracy and productivity

• Supervise regular cycle counts and periodic physical inventories to update and compare perpetual computer records

• Drive complex and cross functional supply chain efficiency/optimization projects that result in significant savings to Karoun.

• Develop a strong understanding of company, products, processes, and strategies. Understand the business production and distribution processes of perishable products and develop optimization strategies, to work within the given constraints or opportunities to maximize the benefits for the company.
• Help for developing annual budget related to supply chain and responsible for savings opportunities, tracking and reporting of all projects against annual budget targets.

• Build cross-functional consensus for new projects/opportunities/initiatives. This involves buy in from commercial, manufacturing along with supporting departments like QA, finance, etc.

• Ensure that the company cash flow target is achieved through the achievement of relevant Supply Chain efficiency projects.

• Ensure Service, Safety and Turn over Level are on target.

• Track and review warehouse related data, reports and metrics on regular basis and implement process based on the findings to improve process and efficiency.

• Analyze any and all planning related activities on the cost incurred to the company as a whole and not just Supply Chain team and decide on the appropriate course of action.

• Understand the annual budget, 3-yr Plan and work with a long term goal in mind.

• Support the development of supply chain team through project leadership and exposure to sound supply chain principles, including lean.

• Continuously seek ways to improve the existing processes and methods.

• Present data, findings, proposals, etc to Executive Leadership Team when requested by CEO.

• Travel and / or extended or off work hours may be required

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education

Business degree or other relevant.

Experience

• 5-7 years of progressive experience in a supply chain discipline, preferably in multiple disciplines (logistics/planning/transportation/customer fulfillment)
• 4 yrs minimum warehouse and operations management experience
• Project management experience
• SAP/ERP
• Strong computer skills in Word, Excel, and Warehouse Management related platforms/systems

Specialized Knowledge

• SAP
• Ability to lead multiple teams/projects is a must.
• 6 Sigma

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to apply Lean supply chain concepts is the key to success in this role.
• Ability to lead multiple teams/projects is a must.
• Demonstrated excellent communication, organizational, time management, people management, and persuasion skill set.
• Must be self-motivated, organized and be able to simplify complex issues for presentation to a cross functional audience
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities with the ability to navigate complex challenges.
• Interpersonal Skills: Collaborative and able to build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners.
• Contributes to a team culture that promotes continuous improvement, ownership, professional growth, and inclusion

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Group Behavioral Competencies

Ambition

• Performance: Challenging yourself and others in order to work efficiently and to deliver required business results
• Continuous Improvement: Looking for ways to continuously improve quality, efficiency/effectiveness of the Group performance.
• People Development: Identify areas for developing oneself and the others

Engagement

• Entrepreneurship: Manage the business as if it were theirs.
• Loyalty: Support positively and protect the Company
• Tenacity: Overcome the obstacles
• Accountability: Stand by one’s commitment, deliver the results in a transparent manner.

With Simplicity

• Accessibility: Ensure relationships based on accessibility, modesty, and proximity
• Pragmatism: Work in a practical and effective manner (with common sense)
• Transparency: Act and communicate with clarity and transparency

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Distribution Center: 5 years (Required)
• Supply chain: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• San Fernando, CA 91340: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person