Description

We are thrilled to announce an incredible opportunity to join our dynamic team at Orgain, a leading company in the world of organic and plant-based nutrition. We're on a mission to make clean nutrition accessible to all and empower individuals to live vibrant and healthy lives. We are revolutionizing the way people nourish their bodies by providing clean, organic, and delicious products. As a Certified B Corp, we are committed to using our business as a force for good, prioritizing social and environmental responsibilities alongside our passion for creating nutritious products.

Orgain fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment, where everyone's unique ideas and contributions are highly valued. Join a team that encourages open communication, teamwork, and a shared commitment to our mission while investing in your growth and development. As an Orgain team member, you'll have access to various opportunities for learning and development and the chance to expand your skills in a fast-paced and innovative industry.

We are seeking passionate, dynamic, and determined individuals who are ready to make a meaningful impact and contribute to our mission. Join us in making a meaningful impact and contribute to transforming the way people approach nutrition. Together, we can make a positive difference in the world. Come join our crew and let’s turn dreams into reality together. We can’t wait to meet you and embark on this incredible journey together to nourish and inspire.

WHO WE ARE

Orgain® makes delicious Organic nutritional products including nutrition shakes, protein shakes, protein bars and protein powders to help people lead healthy, vibrant lives. Orgain was created by Dr. Andrew Abraham, whose own experience seeking high-quality organic nutrition during his cancer treatment years ago inspired him to develop products for active people in need of great-tasting wholesome nourishment on the go. Available online and in over 30k stores nationwide, Orgain is perfect for busy lifestyles, weight management & fitness training/recovery.

Orgain is a dynamic, fast-growing company driven by smart, creative minds with a passion for learning, rooted in kindness. Our employees are warm, authentic, passionate, and inspiring and we are hiring.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage daily material related activities and supervise a multi-faceted team with a focus on material management to support on time production at our comans.

• Delegate responsibilities and supervise business operations within the Materials Team. 

• Manage Buyers to ensure on-time delivery and proactive communication of all exceptions to Sr. Management and all affected cross functional teams. 

• Attend weekly coman meetings and communicate any material related issues to Sr Management cross functional teams.

• Review Coman Open Order Reports with Materials Team on a weekly basis.

• Review Weekly Change Log from Planning Team to determine if requested changes to production can be supported.

• Manage inventory discrepancies at the coman level; work with Buyers and Procurement Manager to resolve.

• Work with the Transportation Team to resolve any issues with missed shipments, damaged freight, etc.

• Ensure comans do not have more than 90 days of inventory on hand. Work with Procurement Manager to ensure excess are materials are shipped to another coman or 3PL.

• Ensure comans are following FEFO.

• Work with Sr Inventory Specialist and Procurement Manager to manage and collect on damage claims.

• Ensure on time and accurate reporting of inventory from all manufacturing locations.

• Assist the Product Development and Commercialization teams in managing and ensuring successful onboarding of new projects; lead any Procurement activities and communications related to new product launches.

• Assist the Commercialization Team and Procurement Manager in managing and ensuring successful packaging transitions. 

• Develop positive on-going long-term relationships with comans and partners through high-touch and clear communication.

• Proactively resolve escalated material related issues, offering insightful solutions.

• Collect data and generate high-level reports for Leadership Team as needed. 

• Set individual goals for improving and expanding on everyday job functions, as well as on the greater social and environmental aspects of your work. We expect that you remain accountable to these goals and report your progress in performance reviews.

• Adhere to Orgain’s environmental policies, including our environmental purchasing and recycling policies. 

• Be an active member in enhancing Orgain’s social and environmental impact. Help us continue to evolve our commitment to the planet and the people we serve.

• Encourage team members’ progress to their individual goals and facilitate group goal-setting for social and environmental performance consistent with Orgain’s ESG program.

• Coach/lead and provide interpersonal relationship development for all direct reports. Key activities include:

• Creation of an environment to provide formal and informal feedback; coaching to assist in growth of career and key competencies;

• Providing day-to-day guidance and problem-solving;

• Identifying and selecting team members; and

• Driving high performance management with clear measures of success.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures.

Requirements

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• College degree in Business, Operations Management, Project Management, or equivalent. 

• 3 years of relevant procurement / supply chain experience; focus in CPG food manufacturing preferred. 

• Certificate in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) by (APICS) or other certified institution is a plus. 

• Experience with ERP Systems required (such as QuickBooks, Dynamic GP, MAS, SAGE, NetSuite, etc.) 

• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Demonstrated experience in building and leading a team.

• Ability to drive and influence complex decision-making with various stakeholder groups and build consensus.

• 2 years of relevant experience working in CPG environment preferred.

• Strong organizational skills, detail orientation, and commitment.

• Self-directed with a demonstrated sense of accountability.

• Ability to adapt to the changing needs of a dynamic growth-oriented business.

• Effective leadership, teamwork and organizational skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Position located in Irvine, CA and requires 3 days a week minimum in office subject to change per business needs.

• May include prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

At Orgain, we aim to maximize our positive impact in the community and for the planet. We are committed to increasing the social and environmental responsibility of our business while maintaining the exceptional quality of our products. Each team member is responsible for taking part in reducing our environmental impact and fostering an inclusive work environment. As a member of our team, you have a valuable contribution to make to our progress as a sustainable company.

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned to the associate from time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the company may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.

SALARY RANGE: $110,000 to $135,000 per year / per hour

Final salary is commensurate upon a variety of factors, including work location, experience, skills, field of responsibility, and education credentials of the associate.

Attention Recruiters: Non-Solicited Resumes Not Accepted 

We acknowledge and value the significant role recruiters play in the hiring process and your interest in our company. However, we respectfully ask that recruiters avoid submitting unsolicited resumes on behalf of applicants. Please note that any unsolicited resumes received will be regarded as non-binding. Any resume(s) submitted to Orgain, or any of its employees, agents, directors, or representatives in any form, without an officially initiated search request and an active agreement specifically for this position, will be considered the exclusive property of Orgain.

The Company provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, political affiliation, military status or status as a protected Veteran, physical, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, hair texture and hairstyles, pregnancy, childbirth, (or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to lactation), reproductive health decision-making, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer-related or HIV/AIDS-related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, return from layoff, leave of absence, training and social, and recreational programs. All such employment decisions will be made without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis.