JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary/Objective: Managing inventory through receiving, production process; Improving on time in full delivery; optimizing carrier performance; supporting other supply chain functions (procurement, production planning, etc.) when necessary.
Essential Functions
· Coordinate process from PO receiving throughout shipping, including PO entering, delivery planning, communication with production, maintenance, warehouse & sanitation team, arrange carriers, etc.; Ensure all POs delivered at right time with right quantity.
· Ensures timely communication is provided to customers, carriers and sales on status of delivery arrangement; conduct carrier management on cost and service.
· Improve Inventory management. Oversee warehouse and production activities.
· Coordinating with purchasing for production supply and low-inventory level alarm for sanitation items.
· Effectively negotiates and/or implements initiatives that reduce Company costs and/or prevents annual cost increases.
· Monitors complex operations, identifies potential programs, and is proactive in resolution.
· Provides more complex daily, weekly, and monthly reporting requirements for performance, compliance, and invoicing; develops and analyses information when required.
· Performs a variety of calculations, analyses and audits of financial and operational results; typically involves complex professional related supply chain principles.
· Utilizing an advanced knowledge of the processes, cost pressure points, and supply evaluates supplier competence relative to others in the industry.
· Responsible for interaction and problem resolution with suppliers such as resolving invoicing discrepancies, negotiating price, quality, and delivery, obtaining quotes, and expediting delayed shipments.
· Incoming orders check for description, receiving qty, shipment delivery date etc.
· Follow and assist production team using materials in FIFO.
· Responsible for materials used in production and warehouses have safe inventory level.
· Analyze inventory discrepancy and continuously adjust action plans to ensure inventory accuracy in system.
· Coordinate the communication between the suppliers and freight forwarder.
· Responsible for providing purchasing data for accounting and other departments when it is necessary.
· Coordinating with accounting for monthly monitoring credit card expense.
Competency
· Must have excellent communication skills (oral and written).
· Must have effective negotiation skills to influence decisions that impact Company bottom-line.
· Must have the ability to effectively interface with internal and external contacts and can monitor delicate situations tactfully.
· Must have the ability to understand business needs and strategically plan the most cost-effective solution to goals and objectives, while balancing the needs of the independent sales force.
· Must have effective decision-making skills since decisions impact the financial, employee, or public relations posture of the organization.
· Must have effective organizational, project management, and time management skills to work effectively with internal and external contacts.
· Must be knowledgeable about the laws and regulations associated with each region and aware of the cultural differences between the US and the region. Must have the ability to work with multiple cultures, to interface effectively with subsidiaries.
· Must have excellent computer skills (ERP experience preferred)
Required Education and Experience
Job requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain Management or closely related fields, plus 1 year of progressively responsible experience in purchasing as well as exposure to related areas. CPSM certification is preferred. Food manufacturing experience preferred but not mandatory.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to food scents, and some food allergens. Typical office environment and hours are usual for this position.
Physical Demands
There are no unusual physical demands for this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Typical office hours are usual for this position.
Travel
Limited to less than 10%
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
None
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
Must be authorized to work in the US.