Director, Non-Cocoa Commodities

Blommer Chocolate Company•Raseborg, IL

4d•$170,000 - $195,000•Onsite

About The Position

Blommer has been providing delicious, high-quality chocolate and cocoa products to customers since 1939. Built as a family business, we are continuing to grow and are looking for motivated and reliable associates to help in our mission of Bringing Chocolate to Life!

Requirements

Minimum 15 years in supply chain/procurement operations with strong analytical skills and understanding of market dynamics, futures and markets.
Experience in developing and executing procurement and hedging strategies; leadership and management skills; public speaking; problem solving; verbal and written communication.
Understand economic, technical issues; with ability to perform independent value analysis.
Highly organized, detail orientated, ability to handle multiple activities with strong time-management capacity and ability to adapt to changing situations quickly.
Proficient in Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, Excel.

Responsibilities

Accurately assess commodity cost risk and devise/implement appropriate risk strategies to mitigate that risk.
Identify optimal coverage length and buying strategies for each sugar, dairy, fats/oils, currency, energy, and functional ingredients.
Ensure balanced hedge position maintained for each.
Develop long-term strategic view of supplier base, foster key business relationships service providers that deliver a competitive advantage and assure continuity of commodities meeting quality and cost parameters.
Lead contract negotiations.
Negotiate and implement contracts to support current and future business needs.
Create partnerships with key suppliers to develop ongoing sourcing strategies.
Provide analysis and input to our Sales team and Customers with goal to maximize overall profitability while aiding customers to minimize their risk.
Accurately analyze commodity markets utilizing various research models, forecasting techniques to develop a sound view of the market, assess market trends, crop expectations, and overall directional expectations.
Provide and present complex strategies in an understandable context to customers and internal management/sales team.
Constantly evaluate and analyze commodity markets to capitalize on market aberrations.
Manage performance of direct reports and customize individual development plans with them.
Coach and develop direct reports, assess their readiness for new roles, and identify development opportunities for them.
Provide leadership in the identification and development of new procurement initiatives and programs.
Operate within the core values of respect and care for others.