Supply Chain Manager

Responsibilities

• Maintain and communicate the official production schedule across all departments
• Clearly communicate schedule changes to all impacted departments and shifts
• Assure FIFO methods are used for all packaging and ingredient usage
• Report inventory that is within 90 days of its shelf life to communicate urgency of usage
• Verify availability of all required materials and ingredients prior to scheduled runs
• Clock in and distribute batch sheets for the Bulk & Production department as required
• Ensure appropriate inventory levels of all materials and ingredients
• Avoid over-stocking and prevent out-of-stock situations
• Monitor inventory trends and usage patterns
• Own the packaging yield and communicate/resolve with production and operations teams
• Maintain constant communication with both production shifts to support smooth startups and transitions
• Conduct daily facility walk-throughs to ensure:
• No materials are left on production lines after production is completed
• Materials and ingredients are stored in designated and appropriate locations
• Storage conditions comply with all SOP requirements
• Manage supplier relationships
• Ensure vendors deliver materials on time, follow proper storage and handling requirements, and do not contribute to overstock or shortage issues
• Communicate material defects or concerns to vendors directly or through the MEC portal
• Cook with Quality and Production teams on material quality issues
• Partner with Finance to forecast material and ingredient requirements
• Align purchasing and inventory levels with production forecasts and budget expectations
• Support accurate cost tracking and inventory valuation
• Monitor CO2 and Nitrogen usage through vendor portals
• Identify abnormal usage patterns or spikes
• Escalate potential leaks, malfunctions, or inefficiencies to Operations and Maintenance
• Maintain close coordination with Finished Goods Warehousing to ensure:
• Accurate scanning of materials into and out of production
• Proper return of unused materials to inventory
• Investigate discrepancies when incorrect quantities are returned or recorded
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions related to inventory inaccuracies
• Perform appropriate cycle counts assigned by finance team
• Ensure all SOPs related to material and ingredient storage are followed at all times
• Report observed material defects or compliance concerns to:
• Quality team
• Production team
• Vendors (as appropriate)
• Maintain proactive, ongoing communication across departments to prevent disruptions
• Maintain documentation required for food safety protocols

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain management or related field
  • Experience with inventory management systems and software
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Knowledge of food industry regulations and standards
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

  Benefits

  • Potential for growth and advancement within the company
  • Competitive salary of $80k commensurate with experience
  • Flexible working hours
  • Health insurance benefits
  • 401(k) retirement plan

  Pay

  • $80k commensurate with experience

  Schedule

  • Full-time position