Supply Chain Manager - ATI

BLANKSLATE Partners•Santa Monica, CA

About The Position

American Trading International (ATI) is a global, service-driven export trading company that connects leading U.S. food and beverage brands with customers in more than 80 international markets worldwide. At ATI, we work at the intersection of strategy, relationships, and execution. We support domestic and international partners as they expand into new markets, navigate complex global supply chains, and build sustainable, long-term growth. Our work is fast-paced and collaborative, with a strong emphasis on accountability, trust, and follow-through. We are a team of thoughtful, commercially minded professionals who value teamwork, integrity, and ambition. ATI is a place for people who enjoy solving real problems, working across cultures and functions, and contributing meaningfully to shared goals. We are looking for individuals who are interested in building a long-term career, who take pride in their work, and who want to grow alongside a global organization that values diverse perspectives and inclusive collaboration. What you’ll do As Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for optimizing the end-to-end lifecycle of inventory, ensuring alignment between supply and demand while driving efficiency, accuracy, cost control, and timeliness across all customers and markets. You will act as the central owner of supply-demand planning and inventory performance, ensuring that ATI’s supply chain operates proactively, not reactively. This role requires strong analytical capability, an ownership mindset, and the ability to drive accountability across internal teams and external partners.

Requirements

Proven experience in supply chain management, demand planning, or inventory management within the wholesale/food export industry.
Strong analytical capability with the ability to make data-driven decisions under uncertainty
Experience managing forecasting, inventory optimization, and supplier coordination
Demonstrated ability to own and resolve complex supply chain issues
Strong systems mindset with experience improving processes and tools
Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive alignment across teams
Strong communication, organization, and accountabilities

Responsibilities

Supply-demand alignment & inventory optimization
Continuously balance supplier capacity, demand forecasts, and customer order priorities
Optimize inventory levels across all customers to minimize stockouts, excess, and inefficiencies
Partner with Sales, Operations, and suppliers to ensure accurate demand planning and supply readiness
Issue ownership & escalation management
Own and lead the resolution of supply chain escalations, both internally and externally
Act as the point of accountability for resolving supply disruptions, shortages, or allocation challenges
Ensure issues are driven through to full resolution with clear communication and accountability
Performance tracking & accountability
Track and analyze supply chain performance against SLAs, forecasts, and operational targets
Hold the supply chain team accountable for delivering accurate, on-time, and efficient outcomes
Develop and maintain reporting frameworks to ensure visibility across departments
Continuous improvement & process optimization
Identify and implement improvements to internal and external supply chain processes
Drive measurable improvements in performance through SLA adherence and system enhancements
Lead initiatives to improve planning accuracy, inventory turns, and operational efficiency
End-to-end systems optimization
Optimize systems and tools supporting forecasting, inventory management, and order planning
Ensure data integrity and alignment across systems used by Sales, Operations, and Finance
Identify opportunities to improve automation, visibility, and decision-making capability
Cross-functional alignment & execution
Partner with Sales, Logistics, Operations, and Finance to ensure supply chain decisions support business objectives
Align supply chain planning with commercial priorities and operational execution
Support the delivery of quarterly and annual business priorities