Supply Chain Manager

C.H. Guenther & Son • Carlstadt, NJ

27d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Manager will oversee and optimize the supply chain processes within our food manufacturing plant. This role is crucial for ensuring the seamless flow of materials, products, and information from suppliers to customers, maintaining efficiency and minimizing costs while ensuring the highest quality standards. Duties and Responsibilities: Supply Chain Management: Manage and optimize inventory levels, ensuring alignment with production schedules and demand forecasts. Coordinate with the appropriate parties to ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement of materials. Production Planning and Scheduling: Collaborate with production teams to develop and execute effective production schedules. Monitor production performance and adjust plans as necessary to meet changing demands and operational challenges. Logistics and Distribution: Oversee the logistics of incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring efficient transportation and distribution. Work with logistics partners to optimize transportation routes and reduce costs while maintaining delivery performance. Quality and Compliance: Ensure that all supply chain activities comply with food safety regulations and company quality standards. Implement and monitor quality control measures to ensure the integrity of raw materials and finished products. Supplier Management: Maintain strong relationships with key suppliers. Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and address any issues related to quality, delivery, or cost. Data Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports on supply chain performance to the plant manager. Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop the team to ensure high performance and professional growth. Foster a collaborative and problem-solving culture within the team. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain management within the food manufacturing industry.
• Proven experience with ERP system – SAP.
• Proficient use of computer, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote), and other related applications or software.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and possesses the ability to develop interdepartmental relationships.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong understanding of supply chain principles, logistics, and inventory management.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize inventory levels, ensuring alignment with production schedules and demand forecasts.
• Coordinate with the appropriate parties to ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement of materials.
• Collaborate with production teams to develop and execute effective production schedules.
• Monitor production performance and adjust plans as necessary to meet changing demands and operational challenges.
• Oversee the logistics of incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring efficient transportation and distribution.
• Work with logistics partners to optimize transportation routes and reduce costs while maintaining delivery performance.
• Ensure that all supply chain activities comply with food safety regulations and company quality standards.
• Implement and monitor quality control measures to ensure the integrity of raw materials and finished products.
• Maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and address any issues related to quality, delivery, or cost.
• Prepare and present regular reports on supply chain performance to the plant manager.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the team to ensure high performance and professional growth.
• Foster a collaborative and problem-solving culture within the team.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• health and disability insurance
• retirement savings options
• flexible spending accounts
• employee assistance programs
• educational assistance
• parental leave
• paid time off
• company-paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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