Supply Chain Manager

PAY

*This is an exempt position, all hours worked will be paid under the yearly wage

SHIFT*

Monday – Friday

This role supports a 24/5 production team, flexibility is a MUST

BENEFITS

FOLLOWING MONTH after start date

• Health, Vision, Dental, Short, Critical, Life and Pet Insurance

After 90 Days

• Paid Time Off (rates are prorated per your start date) + Paid Holidays

• Quarterly Performance-Based Reviews for yearly Merit Increase eligibility

After 1 Year

• 120 Hours of Paid Vacation (separate bank from PTO)

• 401k Matching and Education Assistance Program

• 5% Annual bonus (granted per company goals)

• COSTCO Membership (new hires can participate during our annual sign up/renewal period in March)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related discipline, appropriate experience in lieu of degree
• 7-10 years’ experience in a professional or management role with increasing responsibility
• Detailed knowledge of production planning and scheduling techniques, inventory management, and capacity planning.
• Experience preferred in Pharmaceutical, Chemical, food or non-durable goods manufacturing.
• Strong computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office suite of products, (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Ability to excel in a regulated environment, having the confidence to work directly with vendors at a detailed level.
• Proven project management skills involving multiple simultaneous projects, with attention to detail and project completion.
• Excellent communication skills. Logical and persuasive.
• Experience with FDA/cGMP compliance preferred
• Clear focus on High Quality Production, commitment to high ethical standards, integrity in everything
• Positive Demeanor
• Constantly seeking better processes and challenging status quo: Continuous Improvement

REQUIREMENTS

• A legal right to work in the United States

• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check

• For those applying out of the area: We love working for such an awesome company within the beautiful Pacific NW and understand your motivation is to do the same! Please recognize that relocation packages are not being offered at this time.

JOB SUMMARY

This role is part of the Operations Leadership Team, working strategically and collaboratively with managers of other functional areas along with the Executive Team in support of the company’s vision and core values. They will ensure all purchased materials are consistent with our quality specifications, delivered on time, delivered in correct quantities, and competitively priced below market. Establish and maintain inventory levels and supply programs appropriate to support uninterrupted production and maintain superior customer service levels. This individual will lead and direct the areas of supply chain and scheduling across all divisions. They will be responsible for facilitating a culture of continuous improvement and safety in a team environment.

• Develop supply strategy and lead team to procure all ingredients and packaging materials, ensuring consistency with regulatory specifications and that receipt is within sufficient time & quantity to meet production schedules.
• Develop and maintain Key Performance Indicators and metrics to ensure high performance of teams reporting to you.
• Initiate and maintain supplier relationships with all vendors/manufacturers.
• Monitor and analyze market trends.
• Negotiate both short-term and long-term supply agreements for all ingredients and packaging materials as deemed appropriate.
• Negotiate and execute contracts on other goods and services, when needed.
• Manages and investigates cost reduction plans and/or alternate sources of supply, working with Production, Quality, and Product Development Departments.
• Interact with Production, Quality, and Product Development Departments to resolve quality, regulatory and cGMP issues, or other information requests.
• Work with production scheduling to understand production plan and respond plan changes as needed.
• Interact with appropriate groups to understand demand, future product needs, and customer bids/new business and provide assessments with regards to ability to supply.
• Perform Semi Annual Review Meetings with key vendors identifying key performance indicators and any improvements needed.
• Authorize payment of invoice or returned materials, as needed.
• Resolves discrepancies related to invoices, packing slips and billing, approves invoices for payment, as needed.
• Network and work with the IFF sourcing team to leverage IFF buying power as appropriate.

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