Description
ABOUT GOLDEN STATE FOODS
Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the foodservice industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success.
ABOUT THE JOB
The Supply Chain Director provides leadership for end-to-end site supply chain operations including demand planning, materials management, production scheduling, warehousing, inventory control, and customer fulfillment, to meet objectives for quality, efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction. This leader will translate the S&OP-driven Master Demand Plan into an executable supply strategy that ensures exceptional service levels while optimizing working capital, minimizing spoilage, and maintaining strict food safety and regulatory compliance.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Drive site-level materials planning and production scheduling ensuring an uninterrupted supply of finished products for the customers and to maximize efficient operations and production capitalizing the LPNA Master Plan, demand forecast inputs and MRP tool.
Responsible for overseeing resulting customer sales orders & shipments fulfillment and the service performance for the site; scope of sales orders fulfillment and resulting service levels.
Manage and develop the site warehouse operation, this includes setting policies and measures to ensure inventory accuracy, expense management, warehouse efficiencies and P&L management.
Manage and develop the warehouse processes that interact and support the production operations such as batching, kitting and returns while acting as a separate entity to the liquid’s production operation.
Responsible to drive correct use of the D365 ERP planning functions based on recognized supply chain science, to ensure integrity of data with strong focus on MRP planning parameters, review and recommend improvements in the development of informational tools to support operating decisions, materials management, warehousing and accounting.
Audit operational procedures and programs to identify and implement improvements in product availability, storage optimization, receiving and shipping, sanitation, security and inventory accuracy, resulting in increased efficiencies and productivity.
Lead the team in managing Working Capital for raw materials and finished goods to plan, monitor finished goods and raw materials to reduce excess inventory and reduce shortages.
Lead the team in minimizing scrap due to expiration and obsolescence of inventories.
Generate various inventory reports shared across several cross-functional teams, produce intelligence.
Maintain clear communication with Sales, Product Development, Commercialization, Quality Assurance, Customer Service, Operations, and Procurement to ensure the organization’s affective plans.
Responsible for developing the manufacturing site supply chain strategic direction and goals, ensuring alignment with Plant and LPNA Divisional Strategic objectives.
Responsible for monitoring the adequacy of action plans to meet the plant’s objectives, monitoring performance toward achieving key performance indicators, and ensuring alignment throughout the entire organization.
Manages all assigned staff including training and development, performance evaluations, career development and TPM training. Assists in the recruitment and selection of employees adhering to all company policies and objectives.
Assist in the development of the annual budget for inventory, expenses and capex as appropriate.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, supply chain, planning or other related majors from an accredited college or university
- Supply Chain Certifications as ASCM/CPIM preferred
WHAT YOU’LL GET
- People First: At Golden State Foods, we're not just a company; we're a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured.
- Values Driven: Our core values drive everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. But we're not content with just being great; we strive for greatness in every aspect of our work.
- People Development: At GSF we strive to continually develop our people to prepare us all for the needs of tomorrow.
- Philanthropy & Sustainability: We're committed to making a difference beyond our walls through philanthropy and sustainability efforts across all our locations around the globe.
- Extensive Benefits: Golden State Foods believes in a holistic approach to wellness focusing on the whole person with benefits that support those needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Golden State Foods values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every person can thrive - respected, supported, and empowered. We believe diversity, in every form, strengthens our team and our communities.
