Supply Chain Manager (VA)

Warabeya North America Inc.•Stafford, VA

32d•$70,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Warabeya North America is a leading food manufacturer specializing in high-quality fresh and ready-to-eat food products. As part of the global Warabeya Nichiyo Group headquartered in Japan, we are dedicated with years of food innovation with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Our North American operations are growing, offering a collaborative, fast-paced environment where employees have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact and growth together with the company. Supply Chain (SC) Manager oversees the daily activities in the Material Control/Supply Chain department for the VA plant, and is responsible for analyzing, reporting, tracking, and auditing purchasing data and inventory, while ensuring materials meet daily production needs. This role requires strong warehouse/inventory management and purchasing experience, along with team supervision skills.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; or an Associate Degree combined with relevant work experience
Minimum 5 years of experiences of warehouse and inventory management
Minimum 5 years of managerial or supervisory experience
Minimum 5 years of experience using ERP systems for purchasing and inventory
Ability to understanding work instructions in English, both oral and written
Must be able to work Tuesday evenings for weekly inventory
Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed
Knowledge and experience of Lean principles and practices
Knowledge of inventory and supply chain management
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Complex problem identification and resolution skills
Strong leadership skills to lead team and motivate employees
Time management and task prioritization skills
Actively listens and communicates clearly and effectively in both verbal and written forms, adapting to the audience as needed
Ability to work onsite (remote work is not an option)
MS office proficiency
Hands-on work ethic
Flexible mindset with the ability to adapt to change and learn quickly
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis at the time the employment begins and must not require sponsorship for employment visa status. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Familiar with Syteline and Infor

Responsibilities

Manage the inventory and warehousing activities by effectively forecasting material demands, stock levels, re-order points and resources capacity ensuring product availability
Maintain and update e-procurement computerized system and prepare status reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
Build and develop relationships with other departments (Production, R&D) while ensuring compliance in all areas as specified by company policies and procedures
Manage receiving details and implement corrective actions for dispute resolution
Ensure accurate and timely receipts of invoices and purchase orders
Maintain and/or implements purchasing and recordkeeping systems
Manage and guide the team to achieve the department goals
Propose or suggest the improvement or solution to reduce the variances of theoretical inventory and actual inventory
Review and approve timecards for the department daily and control department overtime weekly
Assist VA plant manager and Head of Procurement as needed
Perform other duties as assigned.
The Company reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and responsibilities of this role as needed to meet business requirements.