Factory Supply Chain Manager

About the role

The Factory Supply Chain Manager oversees the complete flow of materials into, within, and out of the manufacturing facility. This includes receiving and storing semi-finished goods and packaging materials, staging for production, tracking production receipts, and coordinating the shipment of finished goods to distribution centers. The role also ensures full inventory control across all on-site materials including ingredients, packaging, WIP (work-in-progress), and finished goods.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage factory supply chain personnel to ensure safe, efficient material handling and inventory management practices
• Foster a high-performing, positive team culture focused on accountability, development, and collaboration
• Ensure accurate inventory tracking and reconciliation in SAP, supporting monthly close processes
• Manage raw materials, WIP, and finished goods inventory—monitoring KPIs, performing root-cause analysis, and executing corrective actions
• Oversee ordering and replenishment activities across SAP, verify accuracy of bills-to-material, location setups, and inventory data as well as confirmation of production receipts and timely put-away of finished goods into storage
• Ensure proper loading and unloading of inbound and outbound shipments to meet safety and quality standards
• Manage Production Planning and partner with internal departments such as Quality and Maintenance to align forecasts, manage lead times, and prevent disruptions
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in supply chain processes
• Lead and support physical inventories, cycle counts, and audit activities, ensuring inventory accuracy and procedural compliance
• Develop and deliver supply chain performance dashboards and reporting to leadership
• Maintain clean, organized dock and storage areas to promote operational efficiency and inventory accuracy

Requirements

Ways you will make a difference: - Lead and manage factory supply chain personnel to ensure safe, efficient material handling and inventory management practices - Foster a high-performing, positive team culture focused on accountability, development, and collaboration - Ensure accurate inventory tracking and reconciliation in SAP, supporting monthly close processes - Manage raw materials, WIP, and finished goods inventory—monitoring KPIs, performing root-cause analysis, and executing corrective actions - Oversee ordering and replenishment activities across SAP, verify accuracy of bills-to-material, location setups, and inventory data as well as confirmation of production receipts and timely put-away of finished goods into storage - Ensure proper loading and unloading of inbound and outbound shipments to meet safety and quality standards - Manage Production Planning and partner with internal departments such as Quality and Maintenance to align forecasts, manage lead times, and prevent disruptions - Drive continuous improvement initiatives in supply chain processes - Lead and support physical inventories, cycle counts, and audit activities, ensuring inventory accuracy and procedural compliance - Develop and deliver supply chain performance dashboards and reporting to leadership - Maintain clean, organized dock and storage areas to promote operational efficiency and inventory accuracy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in warehouse and inventory management within a manufacturing environment
• Experience with SAP (preferred) or other ERP and warehouse management systems
• Knowledge of food safety and compliance standards such as BRC, AIB, or SQF
• Familiarity with scanning technologies, RF guns, and related inventory control tools
• Exposure to or collaboration with transportation and logistics functions
• Proven track record of managing, developing, and leading teams in a warehouse setting

Benefits

At Ferrara, we’re proud to support our employees by providing comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR

Pay

$95k-120k annually, depending on experience.

Schedule

Nearest Major Market: Sacramento
Nearest Secondary Market: Fairfield