Manager, Logistics.

Champion Foods LLC • Gaffney, SC

135d

About The Position

Champion Foods, a pizza trailblazer, is expanding, and we're looking for dynamic talents to enhance our innovative and quality-driven team. We produce products cherished by families nationwide and pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit, commitment to quality, and a warm workplace culture that feels like family. If you're passionate, eager to grow, and want to work for a company that values each voice and champions personal development, your next career adventure starts here. Join us, and let's craft great things together, one delicious slice at a time.

Requirements

• Four (4) year degree in Accounting, Finance, Logistics or related degree.
• Minimum of seven years of experience, including but not limited to, Supply Chain and Warehouse management, experience with first and secondary sources, purchasing, planning, inventory, scheduling, and material management.
• Minimum of three (3) years in a supervisory role, including but not limited to coaching, development, performance management and hiring.
• Evidence in analytical thinking, creativity & innovation as well as managing & improving processes and motivating others for change and improvement initiatives.
• Prior experience with Logistics, third party trucking vendor and emergency trucking options.
• Prior experience with vendor/supplier, selection, management and negotiation.
• Adhering to Service Level Agreements (SLA’s), if applicable.
• Previous experience with developing and executing policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and ability to operate MRP/ERP applications.
• Prior experience with budgetary forecasting and administration and variance justifications.
• Evidence of highly developed written, verbal and presentation communications skills, with the ability to communicate to all levels of the organization.
• Evidence of analytical skills and problem-solving using sound business judgment and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships, both internally and externally as well as ability to lead cross-functional teams to achieve strategic business goals.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Previous experience in a production environment.
• Working knowledge of Oracle operating system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all transportation, scheduling and inventory related functions.
• Responsible for maintaining the supply chain budget and making budget recommendations during the annual planning process.
• Assist in the creation of short and long-term production capacity and production plans to ensure optimal customer satisfaction while minimizing costs.
• Work with procurement to ensure sufficient, cost-effective materials from primary and secondary sources while optimizing inventory levels and lead times.
• Monitor market and production changes to reprioritize schedules and decisions related to supply orders, price margins and storage capacity.
• Manage shipping, receiving and warehouse staff ensuring that daily transactions are conducted in accordance with established practices and procedures.
• Manage transportation and material handling equipment including third-party carrier relationships.
• Ensure accuracy of all plan inventories.
• Responsible for turns, obsolescence, cycle counts and adhering to First In-First Out (FIFO) for multi-million dollar physical inventory.
• Ensure accuracy of computer system information including inventory, bills of material, MRP generation and transactions.
• Act in a liaison role to between multiple entities within the company to effectively manage transportation and production functions.
• Develop, track and report relevant supply chain metrics to provide timely visibility to all supply chain activities.
• Develop, analyze and approve department policies and procedures.
• Participate in weekly plant inspections and audits, Investigate and issue corrective actions for any food safety, quality, or process deviation as outlined in the BRC manual.
• Maintain FSMAST (Food Safety Modernization Act Sanitary Transportation Carrier Compliance Agreement) Compliance agreements for all carriers.
• Facilitate practical problem-solving exercises and implementation of short and long-term corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain thorough understanding of company policies and procedures necessary for completion of tasks and enforcement of internal controls.
• Communicate with other departments and companies as needed.
• Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety processes are followed and timely follow-up as needed.
• Perform other duties or projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Legal and counseling services
• Flexible spending accounts
• Disability and adoption benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree