Sourcing Manager- Dairy & Egg

Job Purpose

Essential Functions

Qualifications

• Education, Experience, Competencies:
• Bachelor's degree in purchasing, supply chain, business or materials management and/or 7 equivalent years of experience
• 4+ years in sourcing, supply chain, or operational leadership for commodity-based raw materials; with direct experience in either Dairy and/or Eggs preferred in a manufacturing environment
• Strong leadership capability
• Food manufacturing experience and familiarity with regulatory requirements associated with food products preferred
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office with advanced skills in Excel; experience with ERP Systems (Microsoft Great Plains, SAP desired)
• Experience with manufacturing modules including MRP, MPS, and WMS
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with multi-level personnel as well as suppliers, customers, and their representatives
• Ability to work cross-functionally, convey complex issues, and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to think quickly and handle frequent change
• Self-motivated, goal oriented, quality driven, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision