Supply Chain Manager - Puratos : Job Details

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Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for overseeing: production planning, supply planning, inventory levels, and customer service. Ultimately, this individual is responsible for ensuring industry-leading service levels while managing production schedules and the cost of inventory.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the consolidation of replenishment requirements and the development of weekly production schedules with the planning team.
• Manage the inventory days of supply and service level agreements in alignment with production operations managers.
• Drive optimization of product flows, stocking decisions, and fulfilment.
• Align with and support purchasing manager throughout P2P process, including maintaining overall demand plan, providing feedback on vendor performance, and participating in cost reduction projects.
• Lead the customer service team to ensure industry-leading on time in full (OTIF) service levels, including outbound logistics planning and management.
• Own the development of plans and schedules to support major lifecycle and commercialization activities, and pre-build plans for scheduled line shutdowns.
• Develop and coordinate food waste reduction efforts across all departments, with particular focus on FEFO, inventory management, and consistent communication of slow-moving materials.
• Lead initiatives as the subject matter expert (SME) for inventory planning activities and quarterly physical inventory counts.
• Utilize and maintain master data in ERP systems to ensure proper material costing and tracking.
• Support digitalization projects (EDI, OCR, GS1, etc.) and continuous improvement projects (5S, six sigma, etc.).

Knowledge, Skills, and Requirements

• Proven team player able to work collaboratively at all levels and builds partnerships with cross-functional teams.
• Development of people and teams to deliver business objectives and advance careers.
• Knowledge and understanding of MRP systems. SAP IBP (Integrated Business Planning) or APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization) experience.
• Intermediate or Advanced excel user, capable of maintaining and adapting mission-critical spreadsheets. Proficient with Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences in written and verbal formats.
• Prior experience in food or pharmaceutical (GMP, allergens, etc.) strongly preferred.
• Excellent organizational, planning, influence, presentation, and follow-up skills.
• Initiative-taker and persuasive in presenting ideas and managing their implementation.
• APICS CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) or other production and inventory management certification preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business management or Supply Chain/Materials/Logistics management or business-related field required, Graduate Degree preferred
• Minimum 5 years Supply Chain experience, specifically in supply planning, demand planning, or manufacturing experience a plus.
• 10% plant floor, 90% office setting
• Exposure to loud, busy, and temperature-variable conditions (dust, dampness), while on plant floor
• Must wear company-provided PPE at all times while on plant floor

Ready to rise with us? Apply today and help shape the future of baking excellence at Pennant Ingredients.

Compensation

Compensation for this position is based on skills and experience, salary range from $110,000 – $140,000 annually.

Grow Your Career At Puratos USAAt Puratos USA, we offer a wide range of career opportunities across our HQ, innovation centers, production facilities, and distribution sites nationwide. Our commitment to safety, health and wellbeing, collaboration, and the latest technology ensures that our employees can innovate and thrive. Headquartered in Pennsauken, NJ, with locations in Boston, Chicago, Kenosha, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, and Seattle, we create pathways for career development and impactful contributions within the company, industry, and the communities we operate in.We are a People First organization driven by our values and Puratos magic culture. Join us to drive positive change through food innovation for good.

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.We are more than 10.000 employees in over 80 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3 billion euros (in 2023). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.