Supply Chain Inventory Manager

The Manager, Supply Chain is a key member of the Supply Chain leadership team with functional responsibility for Service, Inventory levels and Deployment, Import and Export activity. This position is key to deliver the target service level by ensuring the finished goods availability (right place, right time, right quantity) while maintaining the target inventory levels to optimize our working capital. This role requires cross functional expertise with Distribution &

Warehousing, Supply, & Demand to drive best results.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Service: Ensures customer orders are fulfilled on time and in full, and that all service level agreements are consistently met.
• Inventory: Defines inventory targets and implements mechanisms to maintain appropriate buffer levels, addressing any deviations from established objectives.
• Deployment: Oversees the movement of inventory from factories to distribution centers and directly to customers, coordinating with external transportation partners.
• Transportation: Provides key inputs for the annual tendering process and ensures efficient deployment of inventory across the network. Maintains transportation KPIs and manages relationships with transport providers.
• Import/Export/Customs: Ensures adherence to supply planning processes to support the fulfillment of imported finished goods, including customs compliance and international logistics, as well as coordination of export activities.
• New Product Development: Leads cross-functional coordination to ensure new product development projects are executed and launched on schedule.
• Food Waste: Manages non-performing inventory to minimize write-offs and achieve inefficiency targets as a percentage of sales.
• Data: Leads activities around optimizing MRP settings to achieve targeted service & inventory goals
• Systems: SAP Super User, training/leading team members to best utilize system. Success will be measured by key service and efficiency KPIs: Service level %, Inventory Days on Hand (DOH), Inefficiencies (%/Sales)

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree; Preferably in Supply Chain, Industrial Management, or Business Management
• 5-8 years’ experience in supply chain planning wit comprehensive supply chain expertise spanning production, transportation, cross-border/customs, and integrating back-office functions.
• At least 1 year in managerial role
• IBP/S&OP (Integrated Business Planning/Sales & Operations Planning) experience required
• Working knowledge of SAP required, Super User preferred
• Working knowledge of network design planning, finished goods replenishment methodology and industrial engineering methods/techniques
• Proficient in spreadsheet, database and presentation including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Exceptional written & verbal communication skills
• Proven team player, able to work collaboratively at all levels and builds partnerships with cross functional teams.
• Excellent organizational, planning, influence, presentation and follow-up skills.
• Self-motivated and must be persuasive in presenting ideas and managing their implementation
• Physical Demands: Occasionally lift up to 25 lbs; frequent sitting, occasional, walking, constant visual acuity (near/far)

The following common allergens are processed in our facilities: wheat, eggs, dairy, and soy.

Looking for a Career for Good?

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

Compensation:

• Annual compensation based on skills and experience ranging from $92,960 to $139,440.
• Additional compensation earned through a 10% targeted annual bonus. Amount based on personal and company performance
• We continuously seek exceptional talent that embodies the Puratos Magic. Think you may be overqualified? Let’s talk — we may have other roles that align with your expertise

Benefits:

• Medical coverage starts the first of the month—no waiting period
• Immediate 401(k) eligibility with fully vested matching contributions
• Over 5 weeks of paid time off in your first year
• Free life coaching, onsite health exams, and 24/7 access to Registered Nurses
• Lifestyle Spending Account

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.”