What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Logistics Manager position at Vitaquest International LLC?
Vitaquest International LLC is a leading developer and commercialization partner for consumer products in nutraceutical and functional foods. The company has over 40 years of history, with global reach and scale of operations to support emerging and existing consumer brands from concept to retail shelf.
Our employees follow an internal communications plan to foster productivity and engagement within the organization. This is known as Vitaquest PROUD. We believe that each employee contributes directly to the organization's growth and success.
We are seeking a Supply Planner to serve as a critical liaison between Manufacturing, Client Services, and Procurement. This role will focus on timely delivery of materials, balancing packaging capacity, warehouse space, and customer delivery deadlines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage unreleased process orders and monitor blending schedules in manufacturing to trigger timely component ordering with Procurement.
- Facilitate capacity and line-balancing reviews for various resource groups.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to aging stock with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Prioritize orders based on multiple inputs to assist in the master scheduling process.
The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in Planning, Scheduling, Production or Distribution in an analytical capacity. An undergraduate degree is required, and APICS certification is a plus.
This role offers a unique opportunity to build a career in Supply Chain with a forward-thinking organization. If you are eager to work independently while also being adaptable to support the team as needed, we encourage you to apply.