Supply Chain Manager

Hayden Beverage Company•Boise, ID

1d•$70,000 - $77,000

About The Position

Are you looking to join a company that cares about your future and is committed to your growth? Start your career in the fast growing beverage sales distribution with of the fastest emerging brands at Hayden Beverage. Now hiring a Supply Chain Manager to join our team in Boise, Idaho! Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The primary function of an employee in this class is to lead the Supply Chain Specialist team to manage the demand of a diverse portfolio of inventory, in several warehouses across different states, and manage the internal software application that the supply chain flows through to maintain balance between fulfillment and replenishment needs. Coordinating with Brand Managers, General Managers, Warehouse Management, and Execution Teams to ensure fill rates, inventory turns, and customer needs are meeting goals. When something significant changes in the supply chain, responding to these changes in fierce demand, and solving any supply chain problems that arise. Responsible for managing and leading the Supply Chain Team. Accountable for inventory levels including market fill rate, days of inventory, and impact to cash flow. Confers with accounting team and controller to ensure PO’s are accurate, allowing AP to flow correctly. Works with General Managers to ensure their market demands are being met and transfers to their locations are replenishing correctly. Review and audit with both short- and long-term planning in mind. Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. Evaluate vendor performance and provide feedback to responsible Brand Managers. Collaborate regularly with Brand Managers regarding assortment and product changes. Work with sales support to ensure pricing, bill-backs and invoices can be processed. Assess supplier profiles and analyze opportunities. Monitor and report on important changes in sales forecasts, budgets, and business strategies. Prepare and submit detailed reports for slow problem inventory, close dated, item review, buying and transportation restraints etc. Manages the recruitment and selection of direct reports by working with HR & Recruiting to prepare recruitment postings, performing applicant screening for desired knowledge, skills and abilities, scheduling and performing candidate interviews using developed interview questions. Overseeing direct reports that have a hybrid work schedule. Validate new item process including setting up sheets, freight allowances, and initial orders with Brand Team. Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Freight company negotiations covering pricing, capacity for transit lanes across the country. Review freight allocation, review and recap of savings/loss. Review and balance inventory levels in all warehouses. Responsible for coordination of product in regard to deliveries and internal transfers. Analytic review of book for profitability of brands and items (review of information by Brand Management team) VIP (item file, Fcast, Iqmini, IDig-sales and ops.) Brand trade execution. Manage inventory and supplier requirements to ensure product standards and storage in warehouse are being met. Effectively communicate with Executive team, Brand Managers, GM’s, Execution Managers, Sales Staff, and Warehouse personnel. Excellent attendance required. Performs regular 1:1s with direct reports, sets goals and KPIs, holding team accountable for results and efficiencies. Must be able to fulfill essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent, but prefer bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or other relevant fields
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in leadership, procurement, demand planning/forecasting role is equivalent to degree
Highly driven, organized and detail-oriented individual who knows how to manage overlapping projects, keep track of deadlines, and efficiently prioritizes their time
Possess strong analytical thinking ability with problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to the demand of an aggressive growth company, while being great communicators who are persuasive and good at negotiating
Adaptive strategic thinking, continually identifying opportunities for improvement throughout the Supply Chain, supported with an ROI
Address demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner
Solid understanding of inventory management practices and procedures
Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge
Capability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Strategic thinker with Business acumen
Demonstrate proficiency in the use of basic office equipment, ten key, and entry level accounting terminology
Demonstrate proficient skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; Intermediate MS Excel ability, specifically with knowledge of lookup and reference functions as well as pivot tables, ability to create spreadsheets, work with formulas
Demonstrate the ability to maintain professional relationships with internal and external clients while providing high levels of service by communicating clear and timely responses to issues, requests, problems and regular reporting
Demonstrate the ability to successfully function as a member of a team through communication while engaging in self-directed resourcefulness and analytical thinking
Demonstrate the ability to manage and project turns based on supplier and freight limitations
Maintain a professional appearance and provide a positive company image to the public
Demonstrate the ability to adequately direct employees in the completion of duties and with necessary attention to detail
Demonstrate the ability to successfully function as a team leader through communication while engaging in self-directed resourcefulness
Demonstrate proficient skills in IDIG VIP systems
Demonstrate outstanding presentation and persuasive sales abilities, in person and over the phone
Demonstrate an exceptional ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with internal and external clients while providing high levels of service by communicating clear and timely responses to issues, requests, problems and regular reporting
Demonstrate the ability to work independently while functioning as a member of a team through communication and engagement in self-directed resourcefulness and analytical thinking
Participate and pass random drug tests in accordance with the Company’s established Drug Free Workplace programs
Must be able to fulfill essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.

Responsibilities

Lead the Supply Chain Specialist team to manage the demand of a diverse portfolio of inventory, in several warehouses across different states
Manage the internal software application that the supply chain flows through to maintain balance between fulfillment and replenishment needs
Coordinate with Brand Managers, General Managers, Warehouse Management, and Execution Teams to ensure fill rates, inventory turns, and customer needs are meeting goals
Respond to significant changes in the supply chain and solve any supply chain problems that arise
Manage and lead the Supply Chain Team
Accountable for inventory levels including market fill rate, days of inventory, and impact to cash flow
Confer with accounting team and controller to ensure PO’s are accurate
Work with General Managers to ensure their market demands are being met and transfers to their locations are replenishing correctly
Review and audit with both short- and long-term planning in mind
Evaluate vendor performance and provide feedback to responsible Brand Managers
Collaborate regularly with Brand Managers regarding assortment and product changes
Work with sales support to ensure pricing, bill-backs and invoices can be processed
Assess supplier profiles and analyze opportunities
Monitor and report on important changes in sales forecasts, budgets, and business strategies
Prepare and submit detailed reports for slow problem inventory, close dated, item review, buying and transportation restraints etc
Manage the recruitment and selection of direct reports
Oversee direct reports that have a hybrid work schedule
Validate new item process including setting up sheets, freight allowances, and initial orders with Brand Team
Identify complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Freight company negotiations covering pricing, capacity for transit lanes across the country
Review freight allocation, review and recap of savings/loss
Review and balance inventory levels in all warehouses
Responsible for coordination of product in regard to deliveries and internal transfers
Analytic review of book for profitability of brands and items
Manage inventory and supplier requirements to ensure product standards and storage in warehouse are being met
Effectively communicate with Executive team, Brand Managers, GM’s, Execution Managers, Sales Staff, and Warehouse personnel
Perform regular 1:1s with direct reports, sets goals and KPIs, holding team accountable for results and efficiencies