Supply Chain Manager

Who are we: We're a leading Northeast family-owned food, agricultural products, and agricultural services organization headquartered in Pennsylvania. We provide animal nutrition and feeds; specialty protein production, processing, and marketing; on-farm protein production services; and grain, fertilizer, and ingredient procurement.Leidy's is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Wenger Group since 2022. Leidy's is a 125-year-old pork company still located on the family farm in Pennsylvania, where Jacob Leidy was deeded the original land grant by William Penn in 1753.We're a stable company with strong core values, great benefits, competitive wage structure, and a safe and healthy work environment. With over 1000 team members, we're a growing company in an essential sector - agriculture!Learn more here: https://www.thewengergroup.com Position Summery We are seeking an experienced, data driven Supply Chain Manager to lead endtoend supply chain planning and execution for our meat processing operations. This role oversees demand planning, raw material and packaging procurement, production scheduling, inventory management, and outbound logistics to ensure reliable service, cost efficiency, and product quality. The ideal candidate understands protein supply dynamics, cold chain requirements, and multishift manufacturing, and can collaborate cross functionally to drive continuous improvement. Responsibilities Demand & Supply Planning Own S&OP/IBP processes: align sales forecasts, production capacity, and inventory targets across fresh and processed products. Translate demand signals into feasible supply and production plans, balancing service, cost, and yield. Monitor forecast accuracy and bias; implement corrective actions with Sales, Category, and Finance. Procurement & Supplier Management Oversee sourcing of raw materials (meat primal, trim), ingredients, packaging, and indirect supplies. Partner with Strategic Supply/Procurement to negotiate pricing, lead times, and contracts; ensure supplier performance (quality, OTIF, compliance). Assess supply risk (seasonality, market volatility, capacity limits) and execute contingency/dual sourcing plans. Production Scheduling & Capacity Management Build weekly/daily production schedules by line, shift, and SKU that reflect run rates, changeovers, and labor availability. Optimize utilization of equipment, labor, and cold storage while meeting customer specs and service levels. Coordinate with Operations, QA, and Maintenance to manage changeovers, sanitation windows, trials, and PM downtime. Inventory & Cold Chain Management Set inventory policies (safety stocks, reorder points, days of supply) for raw, WIP, and finished goods. Monitor shelf life, lot age, and rotation (FIFO/FEFO) to minimize write-offs and ensure product integrity. Drive accuracy of ERP/MES transactions; lead cycle counts, reconciliations, and root cause correction of variances. Logistics & Customer Service Oversee outbound shipments, carrier selection, routing guides, and temperature-controlled transportation. Ensure OTIF performance, accurate documentation (BOLs, labels, export docs), and customer specification compliance. Partner with Customer Service to proactively manage order dates, substitutions, shortages, and accessorial. Cost, Yield & Performance Management Track and improve key metrics: forecast accuracy, plan adherence, yield, giveaway, labor productivity, OEE, OTIF, inventory turns, and logistics cost per pound. Collaborate with Finance on standard costs, COGS drivers, and savings initiatives (freight optimization, materials, waste reduction). Lead cross functional root cause analysis and continuous improvement projects (Lean/Six Sigma). Compliance, Quality & Traceability Ensure processes and documentation meet USDA, HACCP, GMP, and customer audit requirements across the chain. Maintain lot/traceability integrity from suppliers through finished goods and distribution. Support product holds, recalls, and corrective actions with rapid and accurate data. Systems, Data & Process Improvement Champion ERP/MES/WMS/transportation and planning tools; improve master data, planning parameters, and user discipline. Develop dashboards and reports (e.g., Power BI/Tableau) to drive visibility and decision-making. Standardize SOPs, strengthen cross functional routines, and automate where feasible. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Operations, Business, Agriculture, or related field (or equivalent experience). 5 years of supply chain experience in manufacturing or food processing; multishift and cold chain experience strongly preferred. Proficiency with ERP planning (MRP/MPS), inventory management, and transportation/logistics. Strong analytical skills (Excel/BI), problem-solving, and cross functional communication. Demonstrated success improving service, cost, and inventory performance. Preferred Experience in meat processing (beef, pork, poultry) or value-added/processed proteins. Familiarity with USDA/HACCP/GMP requirements and traceability. Knowledge of S&OP/IBP practices, Lean/Six Sigma methodologies. Experience with systems such as SAP/JD Edwards/Microsoft Dynamics/NetSuite, WMS/TMS, and BI tools. APICS/ASCM (CPIM/CSCP) or similar certification. What our benefits are • Paid Time Off• Carebridge Empoyee Assistance Program For all full-time members: • Medical• Dental• Vision• Health Savings Account (HSA)• Medical Flexible Spending Account• Dependent Care• Flexible Spending• Account Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability• Pet InsuranceEach team member has the potential to earn a yearly bonus based on the achievement of company goals. The Wenger Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, state or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. #TWG