Supply Chain Manager

Job Title: Supply Chain ManagerReport to: Plant Manager and Head of ProcurementLocation: Stafford, VA (in-person)Job Type: Full-time/Exempt Business Hours: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM M-FSalary Range: $70,000 - $100,000 per year About the Company: Warabeya North America is a leading food manufacturer specializing in high-quality fresh and ready-to-eat food products. Position Summary:  Supply Chain (SC) Manager oversees the daily activities in the Material Control/Supply Chain department for the VA plant, and is responsible for analyzing, reporting, tracking, and auditing purchasing data and inventory, while ensuring materials meet daily production needs.

Job Title: Supply Chain ManagerReport to: Plant Manager and Head of ProcurementLocation: Stafford, VA (in-person)Job Type: Full-time/Exempt Business Hours: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM M-FSalary Range: $70,000 - $100,000 per year About the Company: Warabeya North America is a leading food manufacturer specializing in high-quality fresh and ready-to-eat food products. As part of the global Warabeya Nichiyo Group headquartered in Japan, we are dedicated with years of food innovation with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Our North American operations are growing, offering a collaborative, fast-paced environment where employees have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact and growth together with the company.Position Summary:  Supply Chain (SC) Manager oversees the daily activities in the Material Control/Supply Chain department for the VA plant, and is responsible for analyzing, reporting, tracking, and auditing purchasing data and inventory, while ensuring materials meet daily production needs. This role requires strong warehouse/inventory management and purchasing experience, along with team supervision skills.Key Responsibilities:  Manage the inventory and warehousing activities by effectively forecasting material demands, stock levels, re-order points and resources capacity ensuring product availabilityMaintain and update e-procurement computerized system and prepare status reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basisBuild and develop relationships with other departments (Production, R&D) while ensuring compliance in all areas as specified by company policies and proceduresManage receiving details and implement corrective actions for dispute resolutionEnsure accurate and timely receipts of invoices and purchase ordersMaintain and/or implements purchasing and recordkeeping systemsManage and guide the team to achieve the department goalsPropose or suggest the improvement or solution to reduce the variances of theoretical inventory and actual inventoryReview and approve timecards for the department daily and control department overtime weeklyAdditional Responsibilities:Assist VA plant manager and Head of Procurement as neededPerform other duties as assigned.The Company reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and responsibilities of this role as needed to meet business requirements.Qualifications: RequiredBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; or an Associate Degree combined with relevant work experienceMinimum 5 years of experiences of warehouse and inventory managementMinimum 5 years of managerial or supervisory experienceMinimum 5 years of experience using ERP systems for purchasing and inventoryAbility to understanding work instructions in English, both oral and writtenMust be able to work Tuesday evenings for weekly inventoryMust be able to work overtime and weekends as neededKnowledge and experience of Lean principles and practicesKnowledge of inventory and supply chain managementExcellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlinesComplex problem identification and resolution skills Strong leadership skills to lead team and motivate employees Time management and task prioritization skillsActively listens and communicates clearly and effectively in both verbal and written forms, adapting to the audience as neededAbility to work onsite (remote work is not an option)MS office proficiency Hands-on work ethicFlexible mindset with the ability to adapt to change and learn quicklyApplicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis at the time the employment begins and must not require sponsorship for employment visa status. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization.PreferredFamiliar with Syteline and Infor Work Environment and Workplace:Work is primarily performed in an indoor environment, including office, manufacturing, and warehouse settings The role may involve exposure to moving mechanical parts, regular exposure to conditions such as hot and cold temperatures, humidity, and confined spaces depending on job dutiesThe noise level in the work environment is typically moderateThe work environments may include exposure to food ingredients and cleaning agentsPhysical Requirement: To successfully perform the essential functions of this role, the employee must be able to:Must be able to remain in a stationary position and/or move for extended periodsLift, transport, maneuver materials, or equipment weighing up to approximately 50 poundsBend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach frequently to access materials, equipment, and work areasMaintain visual acuity to read labels, monitors, and safety indicatorsAbility to differentiate between color-coded materials used in sorting, labeling, or quality verification processes Communicate effectively using speech, written language, hearing, and visual observation in person, by phone, and via virtual platformsUse hands and fingers to input data, mouse, and standard office equipment Travel Requirements This position may require some domestic travel (including by air and car) Benefits: 401(k), 401(k) matching Dental/Medical, Vision insurance - 100% paid employee's premium Life Insurance Paid Time Off