Supply Chain Manager

Beck Flavors•St Louis, MO

About The Position

Reports directly to the Director of Procurement and provides hands-on leadership over supply chain execution, procurement support, and inventory systems integrity. Manages the Inventory Control & Systems Specialist function to ensure accurate inventory visibility, reliable system data, and timely resolution of inventory discrepancies across Beck facilities. Supports the efficient flow of materials by strengthening procurement execution, inventory control, reporting, and cross-functional communication. Relieves the Director of Procurement of day-to-day execution-based responsibilities, allowing greater focus on strategic sourcing, supplier strategy, and long-term cost planning.

Requirements

5-8 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, inventory control, or operations.
2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
Strong knowledge of inventory management systems, ERP/MRP systems, procurement processes, and inventory control practices.
Ability to lead through data, investigate discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
Strong communication skills across procurement, operations, accounting, IT, vendors, and leadership.

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or food/beverage industry.
Experience with IQMS, D365, Aptos, or similar inventory/procurement platforms.
Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Operations, or related field.

Responsibilities

Provide direct leadership, coaching, and accountability for the Inventory Control & Systems Specialist role.
Ensure accurate visibility of inventory quantities and locations across all facilities through strong inventory control practices, cycle count oversight, and variance resolution.
Review and support investigation of discrepancies between system-reported inventory, physical inventory, receipts, shipments, transfers, shipments, receipts, and inventory platforms such as D365, IQMS, and Aptos.
Ensure root causes of missing inventory, inventory variances, and adjustment activity are identified, documented, communicated, and corrected.
Partner with Accounting to support inventory-related financial reconciliation and accurate on-hand balances.
Oversee weekly inventory reporting, corrective action follow-up, and communication of key findings to appropriate stakeholders.
Manage purchase order creation, processing, tracking, and follow-up.
Coordinate vendor communications related to order status, delivery timelines, shortages, backorders, and routine issue resolution.
Maintain accurate procurement records and vendor/order data within ERP and related systems.
Monitor procurement activity to ensure supply needs are met and operational disruptions are minimized.
Ensure ERP, inventory, and procurement system data is accurate, current, and actionable.
Support the Inventory Control & Systems Specialist in maintaining workflows, alerts, reports, user processes, and system-related documentation.
Identify and escalate system issues impacting inventory accuracy, procurement execution, or operational reporting.
Partner with IT, operations, and external providers as needed to resolve inventory-related system or application issues.
Identify and implement improvements across purchasing workflows, inventory control processes, reporting, and system usage.
Develop, update, and maintain SOPs to support consistency, accountability, and operational efficiency.
Support cost-saving initiatives by improving purchasing discipline, inventory accuracy, supplier follow-up, and process reliability.
Use data and trend analysis to recommend practical improvements to supply chain performance.
Lead, coach, and develop the Inventory Control & Systems Specialist and assigned procurement support resources.
Set clear expectations, monitor performance, provide feedback, and support professional development.
Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training for roles within the supply chain, procurement support, and inventory control functions.
Promote accountability, collaboration, and service-oriented support across operations, accounting, procurement, and IT partners.
Partner with procurement leadership, production/operations, accounting, sales, and IT to support inventory planning, supply needs, forecasting inputs, and order prioritization.
Ensure inventory and procurement-related information is communicated clearly and timely to stakeholders.
Participate in cross-functional meetings to review inventory accuracy, supplier performance, procurement issues, and corrective actions.
Track and report on inventory levels, inventory accuracy, supplier performance, purchasing activity, cost trends, and process improvement opportunities.
Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to improve execution, reduce risk, and support leadership decision-making.
Maintain accountability for ERP/system data integrity related to purchasing, inventory, and supply chain execution.