MFG PLANT SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

Kroger • Hutchinson, KS

99d

About The Position

The position focuses on facilitating the highest supply chain efficiency from supplier to store shelf while ensuring the lowest shelf delivered cost. Responsibilities include monitoring and streamlining procedures for production, purchasing, product configuration, warehousing, distribution, and financial forecasting. The role directs the movement, storage, and processing of inventory with a focus on maintaining the most efficient levels for the entire Kroger supply chain. It is essential to perform all jobs safely, efficiently, and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the plant in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR), and the Customer 1st strategy. Leadership is provided in alignment with the 7 Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles, while demonstrating the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in logistics or related field.
• 4+ years of supply chain management experience in the food industry.
• Strong planning, organizational, and prioritizing skills.
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to foster collaborative working relationships.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex information and design workflows.

Nice To Haves

• 6+ years of related experience in the food industry dealing with supply chain management (pay level 9).
• Understanding of integrated planning systems; Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) (pay level 10).
• Strong background in food processing and packaging (pay level 10).
• Stay current on improvements and technologies within planning and materials management.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate supply chain efficiency from supplier to store shelf.
• Monitor and streamline production, purchasing, product configuration, warehousing, distribution, and financial forecasting procedures.
• Direct the movement, storage, and processing of inventory for efficiency.
• Perform jobs safely, efficiently, and accurately to improve plant performance in Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR).
• Provide leadership embodying Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles.
• Demonstrate core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.
• Supervise and coach direct reports, complete performance reviews, and provide feedback.
• Network with Kroger material supply managers to incorporate best practices.
• Partner with merchandising and sales planning to optimize production and procurement activity.
• Manage ordering of ingredients, packaging materials, and finished goods to satisfy production requirements.
• Manage production scheduling to optimize customer service, working capital, and reliability.
• Develop processes to foster continuous improvement and accountability between departments and with external suppliers.
• Help establish and manage finished goods and raw material budgets.
• Coordinate production for new product introductions.
• Manage inventory and supply of outsourced finished goods from vendors.
• Provide timely projections on requested items to commodity, ingredient, and packaging buyers.
• Provide Marketing with information on slow-moving items and work to eliminate product going out of date.
• Follow established programs and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
• Support the development and improvement of the SQF Systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree