Supply Chain Manager required for rapidly growing Consumer Packaged Goods Company!
One of the world's premier Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) organizations is looking for a Supply Chain Manager to join their rapidly expanding team!
Supply Chain Manager will play a pivotal part in the company's Supply Chain activities in order to meet the Sales and Customer Service metrics for the company. The individual is responsible for maximizing productivity and minimizing costs through constant process improvement and strategy crafting. This fast-paced opportunity will collaborate cross functionally to meet and exceed supply chain goals.
The Demand Planner will have the following responsibilities:
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies and processes across the entire organization
- Prepare forecast data distributions by reviewing historical sales trends and demand drivers
- Minimize forecast error by monitoring key forecast influencing factors
- Collaborate and work closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Customer service in order to recognize noteworthy variances and then adjust the forecast accordingly
- Regularly update production planners with accurate item-level changes in the forecast
- Strategically negotiate contracts with suppliers while identifying cost savings opportunities
The ideal candidate will have the following skill set:
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or technology-related field from an accredited college or university is required; MBA preferred
- Knowledge of JD Edwards, SAP, or other ERP system is preferred
- 3+ years of Procurement / Supply Chain experience
- CPG industry experience preferred
- Must be detail-oriented, demonstrate exemplar analytical abilities, along with strong team-building skills and act as a leader cross-functional