Sr Manager, Procurement & Supply Chain Analys

Department: Finance / Operations

Location: Bakery in North Bergen, NJ & Corporate Office in New York, NY 

Reports To: Controller

Baked by Melissa is looking for a results-driven, highly analytical and proactive professional to join our team as a Sr Manager, Procurement & Supply Chain Analysis. Reporting to the Controller, this role is a critical link between our supply chain, finance, sourcing, procurement and bakery operations. This is an exciting opportunity to partner closely with our operational teams to manage the full sourcing and procurement process, uncover actionable insights, build financial models, optimize processes and production performance, and identify cost efficiencies. This individual must be willing to work onsite in our NYC office in Chelsea and our Bakery in North Bergen, NJ a minimum of 3 times a week.

What You’ll Do

• Manage sourcing and procurement activities, including vendor management, pricing terms, strategic sourcing, PO oversight, and inventory control

• Develop and manage efficient invoice approval process

• Conduct detailed cost modeling and ROI analyses for relevant projects (i.e. bakery equipment upgrades, cost savings initiatives, etc.) and provide financial insights to guide decision making

• Partner with broader Finance and Operations teams to own standard costing and Inventory management 

• Partner with Bakery Operations team to identify cost-savings opportunities

• Spend a minimum of 2 days a week in the bakery and production facility and 1 day a week in the corporate office to develop a deep understanding of processes, inputs, and cost drivers

• Assist the Controller and CFO in developing thoughtful tools and frameworks to track and report on KPIs such as ingredient yields, waste, labor, vendor costs, and forecast vs. actual variance

• Support analysis and forecasting related to COGS, production labor, vendor pricing agreements, and material utilization

What We’re Looking For

• Demonstrated experience in sourcing, procurement, and vendor management within the food manufacturing/production industry 

• A strategic thinker with strong financial acumen and a passion for improving operational performance

• Comfortable partnering with non-financial stakeholders (e.g., bakery leadership, sourcing teams) to influence decision-making and drive outcomes

• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights, with a clear, compelling communication style

• A “no task is too big or too small” mentality and eagerness to roll up sleeves to get stuff done

• Experience with building/managing scalable reporting processes and dashboards to track KPIs, identify trends, and flag risks/opportunities

• Highly organized and self-directed; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with minimal oversight

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in supply chain operations and procurement, ideally in food & beverage or CPG

• Familiarity and experience with ERP systems; Sage X3 strongly preferred

• Strong financial acumen with expertise in modeling, ROI analysis, and capital planning

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels, including executive leadership and external partners

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel; experience with analytics or project management software is a plus

• Strong working knowledge of financial reporting, planning, and budgeting processes

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities; able to analyze complex data and drive actionable insights

• Familiarity with food mfg certifications (e.g. GMP, SQF, others) safety regulations, compliance standards, and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)

Salary : $120,000 - $140,000