What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Manager position at Steuben Foods Inc.?
The Supply Chain Manager plays a critical role in overseeing and optimizing end-to-end supply chain operations within a customer packaged goods environment. This position is responsible for coordinating with cross-functional teams, managing inventory levels, ensuring on-time delivery of materials and finished goods, and implementing strategies that enhance operational efficiency and reduce overall costs. The Manager will utilize data analytics, forecasting tools, and supply chain best practices to drive continuous improvement and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Education/Prerequisite Requirements:
Salary Range: $77,500 - $116,000
Steuben Foods is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Education/Prerequisite Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or related field.
- Master’s degree or relevant certification (e.g., APICS, Six Sigma) preferred.
- Proficiency with MRP/ ERP systems.
- Knowledge of supply chain analytics tools.
- Understanding of vendor management systems and forecasting tools.
- Lead a team of demand and supply planners to ensure timely delivery of materials from Steuben suppliers and customer-directed suppliers.
- Develop a service-oriented culture within the supply chain team to improve internal service levels across Operations, Sales, and other departments.
- Manage supplier relationships using vendor management principles to measure price, quality, service, and delivery performance.
- Implement, lead, and maintain the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to improve processes and procedures, driving alignment and operational efficiency.
- Lead enhancements to MRP/ ERP systems, establishing foundational processes for improvements.
- Support and lead inventory accuracy initiatives, working cross-functionally as required.
- Demonstrates a deep understanding of supply chain principles and practices, including Sales and Operations Planning, Procurement and Supplier Management, inventory management, warehousing and logistics as well as Operations, production scheduling new product introductions. Ability to apply this knowledge to optimize supply chain operations effectively.
- Analytical Skills: Proficient in using data analytics tools and techniques to analyze complex data sets and derive actionable insights. Strong Pro-Active problem-solving abilities to address supply chain challenges and implement effective solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with suppliers, internal teams, and stakeholders. Ability to present data and recommendations clearly and persuasively.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail in managing inventory, analyzing data, and overseeing supply chain processes. Ability to identify discrepancies and ensure compliance with quality standards.
Salary Range: $77,500 - $116,000
Steuben Foods is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Salary : $77,500 - $116,000