Strategic Sourcing Business Associate

Blount Fine Foods • Warren, RI

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About The Position

Blount Fine Foods is a family-owned manufacturer, marketer, and developer of premium fresh prepared foods, including soups, mac and cheese, and entrées. The Strategic Sourcing Business Associate leads day-to-day communication and coordination for co-manufactured products, including forecasting, order verification, inventory management, and project status with vendor partners and internal teams. The position supports strategic sourcing, product development, innovation, and product management, working with internal stakeholders and contract manufacturing partners. Supplier visits and trade shows may require travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science and/or Business from a four-year college.
• Two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience to perform successfully in the position.
• Strong math and computer skills.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with packaging and/or product development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the internal and partner sub-committee.
• Develop and maintain parameters for co-manufactured inventory levels by site, customer, and season.
• Assist the VP of Strategic Sourcing with reporting on business objectives to Licensed Brand Partners and the Blount Branded Team.
• Lead contract manufacturing forecasting communications and track estimated volumes with assistance from Sales & Marketing.
• Evaluate financial and market performance of contract manufacturing partners.
• Issue and track purchase orders for co-manufactured products, including product transfers and par-stock levels across the supply chain.
• Collaborate with QA and Corporate QC to assess potential contract manufacturing partners, establish product specifications, and set up products.
• Research, evaluate, and onboard co-manufacturers through Trace Gains, Wrike, Jira, or another platform.
• Assist Blount R&D with development using data and knowledge of contract manufacturing.
• Assist with project launches through the internal project management system.
• Review formulas and estimate pricing and ingredient issues.
• Coordinate test production and initial inventories at various facilities.
• Assist in developing business cases for new projects.
• Evaluate investments for new products, including new ingredients and expected inventories.
• Review projects with stakeholders and redirect changing priorities.
• Maintain a database of potential co-manufacturers and their capabilities for future item development or supply, and record relevant project details.
• Attend applicable brand meetings and other events.
• Assist with applicable presentations as needed.
• Monitor in-store displays of branded products when applicable.
• Travel to supplier visits and trade shows as required.
• Perform other responsibilities with similar skills, work conditions, and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Education Assistance Program.
• Life insurance and short-term disability.
• Discounts on Blount products at a company retail location.
• Discretionary annual bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level