The Supply Chain Manager is essential to ensuring seamless sourcing of ingredients, packaging, co-manufactured goods, equipment, and other production materials—keeping operations running smoothly and cost-effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Forecast & Plan: Analyze historical data and sales forecasts to assess inventory levels and determine short- and long-term purchasing needs.

• Procure Strategically: Purchase ingredients and materials in a timely manner, balancing perishability, lead times, and safety stock requirements.

• Optimize Inventory: Work with operations to define par levels and safety stock, ensuring consistent material availability without overstocking.

• Negotiate & Contract: Lead pricing and contract negotiations with new and existing suppliers to secure favorable terms and maximize value.

• Source & Evaluate Suppliers: Identify and vet new suppliers for quality, cost, and reliability; manage ongoing supplier performance.

• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Communicate procurement plans and updates with internal teams including operations, warehouse, and product development.

• Drive Efficiency: Manage purchase orders, supplier confirmations, and inbound logistics to meet delivery timelines and minimize disruptions.

• Ensure Financial Accuracy: Partner with accounting to reconcile POs and invoices, and resolve any discrepancies promptly.

• Report & Improve: Develop procurement KPIs and reporting tools to track performance and identify improvement opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.

• 3+ years of procurement and supply chain experience

• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability; comfortable making data-driven decisions.

• Self-starter with a strong sense of accountability and adaptability.

Benefits Include: 401k, Medical, Dental, Vision, etc.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance