| Location | Richmond, VA |
Overall Goal of the Position:
Provides leadership for supply chain functions and fully supports factory operations for the Spice Business Unit while embracing, promoting, and building Sauer Brands.
Job Summary:
The Supply Chain Manager - Spice, is responsible for strategically managing the following areas:
The successful candidate will be able to perform strategic procurement utilizing lean manufacturing principles. Optimizing inventory levels and identifying cost-saving opportunities within the supply chain will be among the pillars for success. The ability to lead and work collaboratively with cross functional peers will be a requirement. As a Sauer Brands team member, the candidate will lead initiatives as assigned, accept safety as a condition, support factory operations and execute special projects. Furthermore, the candidate must embrace and support the building of Sauer Brands.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Manages the tactical procurement of raw materials and packaging for optimal factory operations.
Executes effective production scheduling to support customer demand and meet or exceed Sauer Brands required service levels.
Strategically identifies cost savings opportunities including:
Identifying alternate sources of supply
Demonstrating excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Identifying waste and seek opportunities for cost reduction in the supply chain (examples optimize freight or order size)
Conducting cost analysis on various aspects of the supply chain
Works cross-functionally with R&D to source and develop new materials/recipes.
Works cross-functionally with the Packaging Engineering Team and other supply chain staff.
Leadership
Supervises and leads staff with a servant leader perspective.
Manage and control inventory
Optimizes inventory following lean manufacturing principles.
Maintains item attributes to align with planning and company objectives.
Participates in physical inventory events (generally year-end).
Executes SBI cycle counting initiatives in conjunction with Sauer Brands Corporate Inventory Manager.
Culture Building
Acts as a servant leader.
Works in a customer-centric manner.
Represents the company positively through supplier relations.
Supports the Sr. Manager, Supply Chain as necessary with any special projects or necessary research.
Conducts Risk Management Analysis
Performance Standards (the criteria used to evaluate performance):
Full Production Line Support
No unplanned line shortages or shutdowns
Cost Control/Cost Savings
Meets or exceed defined KPIs for cost control savings.
COGS reduction
Inventory Optimization
Meet or exceed expectations for target days on hand metrics (DSI).
Strategically work to extend supplier terms to meet or exceed target Days to Pay Outstanding metrics. (DPO)
Culture Support/Building
Fully supports Safety Initiatives at SBI.
Participates in safety activities (active in meetings, Safety MyVoice, and Training).
Promotes safety as a condition.
Organizational Health KPIs.
Objectives and Behavioral Expectations
Leadership and contribution to the overall success of SBI.
Personal Effectiveness-meeting timelines and productivity requirements (quantity and quality of work).
Personal interaction, communication, and teamwork with internal and external parties, consistent with our Sauer Brands Values.
What Are We Looking For:
Professional Demeanor
Customer-centric mindset
Outgoing, energetic, and results-oriented personality
Self-Confident in abilities
Takes responsibility for actions
Communicates clear, concise facts comfortably
Smart, creative and inquisitive
Integrity-Does the right thing even when no one is looking
Disciplined approach and accountability for KPIs
No excuses mindset. Accountable and reliable
Dependable team player with a positive attitude
Passion for the organization, and attention to details
Personal values that mesh with SBI values
Detailed oriented
Ability to reconcile and manage multiple tasks/objectives
Performance History Requirement
Documented history of making improvements in assigned work area/responsibilities
Stellar references based on contributions and performance
Demonstrated proficiencies in the following areas:
Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to work and thrive under time constraints and juggle/prioritize responsibilities
Strong project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives across a variety of stakeholders
Highly organized
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Team-oriented, collaborative, and flexible
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong warehouse management and production management skills
Education:
College degree required (Business, Finance, Economics, or Engineering preferred)
10+ years of experience in Planning (ERP) and Procurement preferred
Proven management and or supervisory experience a plus
Experience with ERP System(s), Oracle (Peoplesoft) preferred
Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification Preferred
Preferred Location - Richmond, VA
What Is In It For You?
Our company acknowledges talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following:
Sauer Brands, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.