What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Manager position at SmartHire Inc?
Healthy and Organic Food, Beverage, Flavors and Ingredients manufacturer is searching for a talented Supply Chain Manager to join their growing team.
Position Overview:
The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for overseeing shipping and receiving, production planning and scheduling, and inventory management/warehouse operations. This role plays a critical part in optimizing supply chain strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and drive customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, capable of implementing best practices and process improvements across multiple sites.
Key Responsibilities:
Production Planning & Scheduling:
- Implement planning and scheduling software to streamline operations, reduce manual efforts, and optimize inventory management.
- Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to planning and scheduling, ensuring optimal performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align supply chain strategies with overall business objectives.
- Lead and develop the Master Planner and Scheduler.
- Manage planning and scheduling fundamentals across multiple locations.
Inventory Management & Warehouse Operations:
- Oversee inventory control processes to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Monitor inventory trends, manage stock replenishment, and implement tracking systems/software for supply chain visibility across multiple sites.
- Analyze sales data and forecast future inventory needs to enhance efficiency.
- Develop and execute cost reduction strategies while improving inventory accuracy.
- Optimize warehouse layouts and inventory control procedures in collaboration with internal teams.
- Lead annual physical inventory counts for audit purposes.
- Coach and develop the Operations Specialist.
- Share best practices with the Branchburg warehouse team.
Shipping & Receiving:
- Manage logistics operations and develop strong relationships with key transportation partners.
- Support contract negotiations with transportation providers to ensure cost-effective solutions.
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and air/land shipping regulations.
- Develop cost-saving strategies for shipping and route optimization across locations.
- Track and evaluate KPIs, including delivery times, transportation costs, and customer satisfaction.
- Lead and mentor the Addison Shipping & Receiving Supervisor and Coordinators.
- Provide coaching and performance feedback to drive team success.
Team Leadership & Performance Management:
- Build and lead high-performing teams, ensuring operational and strategic goals are met.
- Implement performance management processes and conduct leadership reviews.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
- 5-7 years of operations management experience in a food, beverage, flavors or ingredients manufacturing environment.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in staff supervision, coaching, and development.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership abilities.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAGE X3 preferred).
- In-depth knowledge of industry trends, best practices, and supply chain optimization strategies.
Disclaimer
The job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job description and that other duties may be assigned. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. SmartHire is not legally responsible for any change of job-holder's responsibilities or activities, by our clients, that differ from this job description.
Salary : $110,000 - $130,000
