Join Our Team as a Supply Chain Manager!
If you enjoy building strong supplier relationships, optimizing processes, and leading teams to success—we’d love to connect with you. In this role, you’ll take ownership of procurement, inventory, and supply chain operations to ensure smooth and efficient production. Key responsibilities include:
- Lead and support the Inventory Control team and Buyers
- Oversee procurement, inventory planning, and material availability
- Forecast demand and ensure timely delivery of ingredients and components
- Partner closely with Operations to proactively address potential delays or challenges
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, including sourcing and developing multiple vendors
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms to meet company KPIs
- Monitor supplier performance, quality, and delivery standards
- Maintain accurate inventory levels, reorder points, and inventory turns
- Collaborate with Quality to manage approved supplier lists and ensure compliance
- Support production planning by ensuring materials are available for scheduled runs
- Maintain accurate production schedules and communicate updates across teams
- Partner with Business Development to communicate any production impacts to customers
- Manage vendor returns and resolve invoice discrepancies
- Develop contract manufacturing agreements with external partners
- Maintain accurate Bills of Materials and support documentation within the QMS
- Promote and uphold company policies, procedures, and culture
- Contribute to a positive, innovative, and solutions-focused work environment
- Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the business
What You Bring
Core Competencies:
- Strong communication skills with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
- Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
- Sound judgment and decision-making abilities
- Organized with strong prioritization skills
- Knowledge of manufacturing operations and continuous improvement concepts
- Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze production performance
- Focus on cost savings and efficient resource utilization
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work both independently and collaboratively
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Management, Engineering, Logistics, or a related field with 3+ years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment
- OR
- High school diploma with 6+ years of relevant experience in food manufacturing/packaging
- 3+ years of purchasing experience preferred
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems required (Sage or similar platforms a plus)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
What you'll do
- At ALULA, we’re looking for a proactive and strategic leader to oversee Procurement and Inventory operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on collaboration, problem-solving, and driving continuous improvement while supporting production and customer success.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At ALULA, you’ll join a collaborative team that values continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence. Your ideas matter here, and you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact while growing your career in a supportive and mission-driven environment.
What we offer:
- Competitive pay
- 11 company holidays
- Vacation and Sick Time
- Paid Parental Leave
- Short & Long Term Disability
- 401k Matching
- Life Insurance
- & so much more!
Additional Information:
This job description outlines the primary duties of the role. Other responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor. Employees are expected to be flexible with scheduled hours and assignments. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
ALULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws.
