Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Planning and Inventory Management

• Develop and execute purchasing and inventory strategies to support production requirements.
• Monitor material availability, inventory levels, lead times, and replenishment requirements.
• Coordinate with Production to anticipate material needs and minimize manufacturing disruptions.
• Identify opportunities to reduce excess inventory, shortages, and carrying costs.

Procurement and Supplier Management

• Manage supplier relationships, purchasing activities, and supplier performance.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and purchasing terms to support cost and service objectives.
• Identify and address supplier performance issues, including quality, delivery, and reliability.
• Develop contingency plans for critical materials and supply disruptions.

Operational Coordination and Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Warehouse, and other departments to align supply chain activities with operational requirements.
• Identify supply chain bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze purchasing and inventory data to identify cost savings and process improvements.
• Develop and monitor supply chain KPIs.

Leadership and Accountability

• Supervise, coach, and support the Beverage Supply Chain Purchasing Coordinator, establishing priorities, monitoring performance, and ensuring timely execution of purchasing activities.
• Establish priorities and ensure timely execution of purchasing and inventory activities.
• Promote cross-functional communication and continuous improvement.
• Support departmental objectives and operational performance goals.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field; equivalent experience considered. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Five or more years of progressive supply chain, procurement, inventory planning, or materials management experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience in food, beverage, or other high-volume manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Two or more years of leadership or supervisory experience, if the position has direct reports.
• Demonstrated knowledge of purchasing, inventory control, material planning, supplier management, and manufacturing supply chains.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, inventory management tools, and Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze inventory and purchasing data, negotiate with suppliers, solve operational problems, and collaborate across departments.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Ability to perform work in both office and manufacturing/warehouse environments.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while performing computer-based and administrative tasks.
• Ability to frequently walk and stand while visiting production, inventory storage, and warehouse areas.
• Ability to occasionally bend, stoop, reach, and navigate manufacturing and warehouse environments.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing up to 25 pounds, if required.
• Ability to use a computer, telephone, and other standard office equipment to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to review inventory records, production schedules, reports, and other operational documentation.
• May be exposed to manufacturing equipment, moving machinery, noise, and varying temperatures when working in production and warehouse areas.
• Must comply with all company safety policies and procedures, including the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas.

Reasonable Accommodation: Blue Chip Group will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position, in accordance with applicable law.