Supply Chain and Procurement - Graduate Program Associate

Rise@Puratos is designed for recent college graduate to kick start their careers and provide an immersive and hands-on experience within our growing company. This full-time opportunity starts with a two-year rotational program offering a competitive compensation and benefit package designed to promote a happier, healthier you. Upon completing the rotation, you will transition to a landing position tailored to your preferences and business needs. Embark on an exciting journey with Puratos, gaining invaluable experience across Finance, Business Development (Sales/Marketing), Operations and Engineering, Human Resources, and R&D, all while developing a broad skill set and finding your passion in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Members of the Rise@Puratos program will rotate through multiple assignments, gaining valuable skills and insights and includes unique experiences like training and development opportunities, industry-specific networking events, strategic cross-functional projects, community engagement activities, and more! This professional development program is designed to equip you with the skills needed to thrive in your future roles at Puratos!

Rise@Puratos - Supply Chain & Procurement

As a member of the Supply Chain & Procurement Rise@Puratos team, you will collaborate with various teams to develop processes for direct materials management and dual source approvals. You will gain exposure to forecasting and MRP software, create reports on material forecasts and SAP contract balances, and manage RFPs with a focus on data analytics and negotiation. Additionally, you'll act as a Procurement Team Ambassador, standardize savings and cost avoidance spreadsheets, and support category strategy development. This role will enhance your understanding of procurement strategies, project management, and supply chain processes.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Complete rotations which include a variety of objectives and deliverables including but not limited to:
• Develop processes for direct materials management, create reports on material forecast deviations, manage RFPs with Quality and Planning teams
• Standardize savings and cost avoidance spreadsheets, conduct cost analyses, and support category strategy
• Transition wet production lines to SAP Planning Board, improve planning processes, and ensure timely product delivery
• Evaluate inventory levels to meet demand forecasts and coordinate production plans with available raw materials
• Conduct freight claims analysis, develop prevention recommendations, and improve claims processes with KPI reporting
• Develop training documents on DOT regulations and collaborate with cross-functional teams for claim resolution
• Analyze historical sales trends, research demand drivers, and collaborate with sales and marketing teams to adjust forecasts
• Perform root cause analysis on KPI opportunities and develop skills in data translation and seasonality
• Improve the Certificate of Analysis (COA) process, enhance communication with vendors, customers, and internal teams, and collaborate with customer service regions and the purchasing group
• Develop organizational and time management skills.
• Note: Responsibilities may change throughout rotations to provide a comprehensive learning experience.
  
  

As an ideal candidate for our Rise program, you will possess:

• Senior year or recent graduate (within 6 months) with a bachelor's degree.
• Preferred majors: Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum GPA: 3.0.
• Passion for the food industry.
• Previous work or internship experience in the Food or CPG industry is a plus.
• Leadership experience in university or volunteer organizations is a plus.
• Strong communication and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Self-starter with a drive for collaboration, flexibility, and continuous learning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  
  

Looking for a Career for Good?

Puratos is a global purpose-driven company focused on bringing people together through food innovation for good. We offer a full range of innovative food ingredients and services for the bakery, patisserie, and chocolate sectors, serving artisans, retailers, industrial and food service companies in over 100 countries around the world. Our passion for innovation, pioneering spirit, and core values continue to propel our global ambitions. This coupled with our commitment to our communities is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package, designed to promote a Happier, Healthier You. This includes:

• Insurance coverage beginning the first of the month—no extra waiting period to get started
• Immediate 401(k) eligibility including a fully vested matching contribution
• Receive over 5 weeks total of paid time off within your first year of service
• Free life coaches, convenient onsite health exams, 24/7 access to Registered Nurses
• Puratos-paid insurance coverage to protect you and your family including Life and Disability insurance
  
  

If you are a solution oriented and analytical thinker with a passion for leading and inspiring people, we invite you to experience the magic of being yourself and join us for “a career for good.”