Supply Chain Manager

ConAgra Foods•Centralia, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

We're hiring a Supply Chain Manager to work onsite at our food manufacturing plant in Centralia, IL. This role oversees Planning, Scheduling, Procurement, Warehousing, and Transportation to ensure strong customer service performance while managing inventory and distribution costs. The Supply Chain Manager reports directly to the Plant Manager and serves as a key liaison with corporate teams to proactively resolve service, scheduling, and deployment issues.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain, including planning, transportation, or warehousing.
Proven leadership in cross-functional project management and process improvement.
Proficient in SAP (production planning and materials management); WMS experience preferred.
Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP); proficient in Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting data to drive decisions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levels.
Familiarity with JIT principles and experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience working in a matrixed organization with multiple stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred.
APICS or similar certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee end-to-end supply chain operations: planning, procurement, warehousing, transportation, and customer service.
Lead teams in warehousing, receiving, planning, scheduling – typical rollup will be 30-35 in total
Drive continuous improvement initiatives (5S) by challenging existing processes and implementing innovative solutions.
Promote a customer-first mindset across supply chain functions.
Serve as the primary liaison with strategic retail customers and internal teams.
Lead cross-functional collaboration to resolve service, scheduling, and deployment issues.
Optimize supply chain processes to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
Monitor supplier performance using KPIs; support supplier development.
Analyze logistics deductions and fees; identify and address root causes.
Conduct regular business reviews with internal and external stakeholders.
Support sales initiatives by aligning supply chain strategies with business goals.
Lead demand planning for product launches, transitions, and discontinuations.