Supervisor Procurement-Produce

About the role

The Supervisor of Procurement is responsible for leading and managing their team to meet department strategic goals. Supervisors have direct oversight for Procurement processes, analytics, promotions, purchase order revisions and resolutions, and expeditions. This position will address supplier escalations and ensure compliance of Procurement policies and processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily activities of team by monitoring service levels and help execute against department goals.
• Accountable for inbound flow of product and inventory level management to maintain targeted outbound service levels impacting organizational profitability and customer success across assigned DCs.
• Collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders including Procurement leadership, Operations, Sales, and Merchandising to drive results and address escalations with customers through research, analytics and solutions.
• Apply critical thinking and business acumen to identify and solve escalations.
• Maintains close partnership with operations team at distribution centers to ensure prioritized inbound flow of product and maximize productivity.
• Ensures the effective performance of the assigned Procurement functions.
• Addresses and reviews service level reporting to provide guidance, coaching, suggestions, etc.
• Responsible for generating fill rate, inventory and spoilage projections for assigned DCs and executing targets.
• Ensures all Procurement processes are followed, errors or discrepancies are promptly reviewed and resolved.
• Supports, implements and trains teams on business strategic initiatives including standard operating procedures.
• Maintains effective communication and coordination with company personnel, direct reports, and management.
• Participates in personnel decision making including hiring, onboarding, training and performance management.
• Develops associate career path and continuous training and education, coaching, mentoring.
• Provides leadership through effective goal setting, delegation, and communication.
• Ensures personnel comply with department policies and procedures.
• PARTNERS WITH MANAGEMENT TO ADDRESS OPPORTUNITIES WITH A SENSE OF URGENCY.
• Develop, streamline, and implement processes and procedures to meet evolving business needs in collaboration with all cross-functional business stakeholders.
• Provides subject matter expertise in department and enterprise-wide projects to meet strategic initiatives.
• ACCOUNTABILITY FOR ESTABLISHED DEPARTMENT METRICS FOR ASSIGNED REGION OR GROUP.
• (Fill rate, days on hand, spoilage, etc.)
• MANAGES PERFORMANCE OF DIRECT REPORTS AND DRIVES ACCOUNTABILITY AT ALL LEVELS WITHIN DEPT.
• ENSURES OPERATIONS MEET OR EXCEED COMPANY METRICS.
• PROVIDES LEADERSHIP TO DIRECT REPORTS WHILE FOCUSING ON PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS AND CREATING A HIGH-PERFORMANCE SUPERVISION TEAM.
• DEVELOPS AND LEADS ASSIGNED PROCUREMENT TEAM, PROVIDING COACHING, MENTORSHIP AND EXPECTATIONS TO CREATE A COHESIVE AND EFFECTIVE TEAM.
• SERVE AS AN EXAMPLE, ESTABLISHING EXPECTATIONS FOR SUCCESS WITH SUPPLIERS, CUSTOMERS, OPERATIONS TEAMS AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS LEADING TO THE ACHIEVEMENT OF KEY DELIVERABLES IN ASSIGNED AREA.
• DEVELOP DATA-DRIVEN PLANS TO EFFECTIVELY ACHIEVE DEPARTMENT GOALS, INCREASE FILL RATE, DECREASE DAYS ON HAND INVENTORY, AND DECREASE PROCUREMENT SHRINK.
• PROVIDE INSIGHT AND GUIDANCE ON REPORTING NEEDS, DASHBOARDING, AND KPIS TO DRIVE AND MEASURE SUCCESS.
• ESTABLISH BUYER INVENTORY DOLLARS AND TURN GOALS AND MONITOR RESULTS TAKING CORRECTIVE ACTION AS REQUIRED.
• PERFORMS OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

Requirements

• Education/ Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities: Have strong knowledge of procurement and logistics processes. Knowledge of large-scale distribution networks. Deep understanding of grocery categories. Strong analytical and math skillset. Proficient in Microsoft Excel. Capable of learning and utilizing multiple disparate systems. Ability to investigate and analyze information and to draw conclusions. Excellent problem-solving capabilities. Mindset of continuous improvement. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Ability to use own judgement to make decisions and drive results. Can work independently as well as with a larger group.
• Preferred: SQL, Python, Alteryx, etc.