Overview

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Supply Chain Manager to lead our food manufacturing logistics and procurement operations. In this role, you will oversee the end-to-end supply chain processes, ensuring the seamless flow of raw materials, components, and finished products. Your expertise will help optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and support continuous improvement initiatives across our manufacturing facilities. The ideal candidate is passionate about supply chain management, enjoys problem-solving, and thrives in a dynamic production environment.

Job Overview:
The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the company’s inventory systems, ensuring that stock levels are maintained efficiently to meet demand while minimizing excess inventory and costs. This role involves managing the overall inventory process, including ordering, tracking, reporting on inventory levels, coordinating with purchasing, and assessing the consumption of materials. The Supply Chain Manager also plays a key role in implementing and assessing Bill of Materials (BOM) practices to optimize material usage. The Supply Chain Manager works closely with purchasing, warehouse, and sales teams to ensure timely and accurate inventory management.

Key Responsibilities:

Inventory Control:

- Develop and implement inventory control policies and procedures to optimize stock levels and improve efficiency.
- Oversee the tracking and management of inventory to ensure accuracy and reduce waste.
- Ensure accurate product counts through regular stock audits and reconciliations.
- Manage the proper storage of inventory to prevent damage or loss.

Stock Management:

- Monitor inventory levels and place orders for stock replenishment as needed, in collaboration with the purchasing department.
- Analyze sales trends to anticipate demand and avoid stockouts or excess inventory.
- Work with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products and resolve any supply chain issues.

Purchasing:

- Collaborate with the purchasing team to forecast inventory needs based on sales trends and production requirements.




- Coordinate with suppliers to obtain competitive pricing and ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Review and approve purchase orders, ensuring they align with inventory requirements and budgets.
- Monitor supplier performance and address any issues related to delivery, quality, or pricing.
- Maintain and manage vendor relationships, ensuring long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships.

BOM Implementation & Assessment:

- Oversee the implementation and maintenance of Bill of Materials (BOM) for all products, ensuring they reflect accurate material requirements and inventory needs.
- Work with production teams to assess and adjust BOMs as necessary based on changes in materials, design, or production processes.
- Analyze BOM consumption patterns and ensure that materials are being used efficiently, identifying opportunities to reduce waste or improve cost-effectiveness.
- Collaborate with the purchasing team to align BOM with procurement plans and supplier capabilities.

Reporting & Analysis:

- Generate regular reports on inventory levels, order status, discrepancies, and BOM consumption.
- Analyze inventory and BOM performance and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), such as inventory turnover, stockouts, BOM accuracy, and order fulfillment.

Collaboration:

- Work closely with the purchasing department to ensure alignment on stock replenishment needs.
- Collaborate with the warehouse team to ensure the proper handling, storage, and movement of inventory.
- Support sales and customer service teams by ensuring product availability and providing necessary inventory updates.

Health & Safety Management:





- Ensure that inventory management practices comply with company health and safety standards.
- Oversee protected and organized storage of inventory, minimizing any risks or hazards to personnel.
- Promote a culture of safety within the inventory team and ensure adherence to health and safety regulations in all warehouse operations.
- Conduct safety audits and inspections to identify potential risks and implement corrective actions as needed.

People Scheduling & Efficiency:

- Develop and manage staff schedules to ensure efficient use of resources and coverage for inventory operations, including peak periods and special projects.
- Coordinate with other departments to ensure that inventory staff is properly aligned with operational needs and production schedules.
- Continuously monitor team performance and identify areas for improvement to maximize efficiency and productivity.
- Lead, motivate, and train the inventory team to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and accurately, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Full accountability managing The Supply Chain Department: Warehousing and Inventory included. The positions listed below as per the organizational chart, and are not exhausted herein, roles may change, be added and/or removed at the discretion of the company.

· EDI/Inventory/Production Lead

· Logistics & Supply Chain Coordinator

· Supply Chain Manager

· Warehouse Lead

· Warehouse Coordinator

· Procurement

Process Improvement:

· Identify opportunities for process improvements in inventory management and recommend solutions to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

· Stay current on best practices and new technologies in inventory management.

Team Management:

· Supervise and train inventory staff, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary tools and knowledge to perform their duties effectively.

· Promote a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement within the inventory department.

Pay: $90,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Supply Chain Manager- Food Manufacturing (Concord)
🏢 Confidential A
📍 Concord