Procurement & Supply Planning Lead

JOB SOURCE USA INC•Omaha, NE

About The Position

The Procurement & Supply Planning Lead is responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of raw ingredients and packaging materials to support production needs. This role partners cross-functionally with production, quality, finance, and business development teams to forecast demand, manage supplier relationships, optimize inventory, and improve procurement processes. This position is highly analytical and focused on scalable planning and supplier strategy, with no responsibility for physical shipping or receiving.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field preferred
5+ years of experience in procurement, supply planning, or inventory management
Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency
Experience working with ERP systems, preferably QuickBooks and WMS platforms
Proven ability to manage suppliers and optimize costs
Strong cross-functional communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with Power BI is a plus

Responsibilities

Develop and execute purchasing strategies for raw ingredients, packaging, and corrugate based on demand forecasts and production schedules (3-, 6-, and 9-month horizons)
Manage supplier relationships including lead times, minimum order quantities, pricing, and contingency sourcing for critical materials
Partner with finance to generate purchase orders in QuickBooks and ensure timely payment processing
Analyze total delivered cost, including freight, to identify cost savings and support margin improvement initiatives
Build and maintain forecasts for ingredients and packaging using historical data, customer orders, and production inputs
Support internal and co-manufacturing production planning through proactive material availability management
Maintain visibility into open purchase orders and align procurement decisions with forecasted demand
Collaborate on yield analysis using production and quality data
Maintain inventory planning tools for raw materials and packaging, including usage tracking and monthly adjustments
Enhance inventory visibility through Excel models and dashboards, with future integration into Power BI
Monitor expiration dates, lot traceability, and supplier data to mitigate risk and reduce obsolescence
Partner with WMS teams to ensure accurate system inputs and scalable inventory processes
Oversee packaging and corrugate planning, including SKU-level tracking and monthly reconciliation
Track packaging usage across production runs, including waste, rework, and non-shipped product
Coordinate with production leadership to ensure uninterrupted material availability
Work closely with production, quality, finance, business development, and customer teams to align procurement strategies
Communicate inventory risks, supply constraints, and forecast changes proactively
Support leadership in implementing procurement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives
Identify and implement improvements in procurement workflows, documentation, and planning tools
Drive supplier consolidation efforts and support just-in-time inventory practices to improve cash flow
Operate as an independent contributor who identifies issues, develops solutions, and supports long-term company growth