Job Description
- This position is on-site five days a week **
Position Overview: We are seeking a Senior Supply Chain Manager to oversee and optimize our end-to-end supply chain operations. This role requires scoping and creating project plans, developing processes, coordinating and driving execution, and communicating at all levels of the organization on status, risks and process/product changes. The ideal candidate must be adept at cross-team coordination, project management, and analyzing data, with a proven history of delivering results. This position reports to the Director of Operations & Integration and will have direct reports. Proven people management skills are a must.
Primary Responsibilities
- Design and implement supply chain strategies to streamline procurement, production, inventory, and distribution processes for maximum efficiency and cost reduction for existing and new brands.
- Manage and oversee various cross-functional programs, ensuring successful delivery.
- Leverage data analytics to drive improvements.
- Navigate and resolve ambiguities in business scenarios, applying creative problem-solving skills.
- Bridge any gaps in team dynamics, processes, and systems, preventing common project pitfalls.
- Identify and mitigate risks, preventing them from escalating into major issues and ensuring logistics continuity.
- Streamline logistics processes, drive continuous improvement initiatives and ongoing price negotiations & service benchmarking across all suppliers and vendors in close collaboration with finance, sales, and operations teams.
- Maintain optimal stock levels by improving demand forecasting models and managing replenishment strategies.
- Evaluate and develop current KPI reporting, ensuring clear visibility of milestones and project performance.
- Oversee the R&D of raw materials and their procurement process.
- Ensure supply chain processes meets legal requirements and assist the Director of Operations with legal contracts for all vendors.
- Assist the Director of Operations with all NetSuite processes implementation.
- Other duties as needed.
Qualifications & Skills
- 5+ years’ experience in supply chain management, preferably in the alcohol, beverage, or CPG industries.
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, supply chain management, finance, business, or related field.
- Extensive NetSuite knowledge with hands-on experience in supply chain modules, automation, and reporting. NetSuite implementation experience a MUST.
- Advanced Excel proficiency (VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, pivot tables, macros, etc.).
- Strong background in process optimization, lean principles, and cost reduction strategies.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
- Experience with ERP system integrations is a plus.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Interested candidates, please email CV to [email protected]
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