Supply Manager

Essential Functions

• Manage assigned product lines from receipt to shipment, ensuring quality and consistency
• Walk the production floor and coolers daily to inspect and monitor product
• Lift and handle cases of raw product (20-40lbs or more) as part of product inspection
• Partner with QC and Production teams to review daily inspection reports, evaluate incoming product, identify quality concerns, and make purchasing decisions
• Conduct inspections in packing houses and directly from field deliveries on a regular basis
• Attend daily onsite department meetings
• Maintain accurate records of product inspections and communicate with vendors and internal teams as needed
• Develops and innovates sourcing strategy for assigned commodities
• Negotiate raw product contracts with suppliers based on commodity specifications
• Integrate new suppliers into our network with the collaboration of the Quality Assurance Team in order to help them reach the level of excellence required by company standards
• Expand current grower relations to keep portfolio balanced and diversified
• Facilitate targeted deliveries of raw product with the Logistics Team and Production
• Analyze daily inventory levels to maintain freshness and ease the flow of materials
• Communicate with the Sales team to ensure all variances are understood
• Prepare assigned commodity update reports of volume, price, and availability for weekly review
• Responsible for maintaining budgetary profit margins and improving costs on assigned commodities
• Participate with growers, finance, sales/marketing, R&D and project managers with new product development and launch

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent industry experience
• Minimum of 2+ years in procurement or related field
• Computer skills: Basics: Microsoft Office Suite, strong emphasis in Excel
• Industry Specific: ERP Software; Famous, Forecasting Software
• Experience in the CPG space, preferably in fresh produce
• Food Safety and Quality regulations: Primus, BRC, HAACP, GMP, GSFI

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a combination of office, production, packing house, and refrigerated cooler environments
• Regular exposure to cold temperatures while working in coolers and refrigerated storage areas
• Frequent presence on the production floor and in packing facilities to inspect and monitor product
• Required compliance with all food safety, GMP, and PPE protocols, including proper donning and doffing of PPE
• Daily interaction with cross-functional teams, including Supply, QC, Production, Logistics, Sales, and Finance
• Periodic travel to domestic and international growing regions, packing houses, and other company locations as business needs require
• Participation in daily onsite department meetings
• Use of computers and ERP systems in an office environment for reporting, analysis, and communication
• Required to follow strict GMP guidelines, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to sanitation standards when entering controlled environments.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk extensively throughout production floors, coolers, and packing areas on a daily basis
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull cases of raw product weighing approximately 20–40 pounds or more
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and inspect product for extended periods
• Ability to work in refrigerated environments for prolonged durations
• Ability to sit for extended periods while performing computer-based work
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity required to conduct detailed product inspections and review documentation

Company Benefits/Perks

• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance and more
• Paid Time Off (PTO)