Supply Chain Manager

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose. At Lactalis in the USA, we believe in promoting from within and giving our employees meaningful opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Whether you're just starting out or bringing years of experience, we'll provide the tools and support you need to succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Karoun Dairies, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Digital Marketing Manager based in San Fernando, California.

About the Role Supply Chain Manager:

Reporting to the CEO, the is responsible to Manage, coordinate, plan, and organize strategic sourcing, purchasing, production and inventory planning, receiving, warehousing, control, and distribution of materials to satisfy distribution needs/service relations as required to accomplish these goals.

The Manager of Supply Chain will be tasked with the identification, development, and completion of significant efficiency/optimization projects. This person will be responsible to work cross functionally within SC as well as WH, and cross functional departments and divisions across the entire business using lean principles, total cost analysis, strong project management skills, and a highly developed to identify major cost saving initiatives, ensure cross functional collaboration, timely project completion and the realization of identified savings. Will be responsible to develop the targets / budget related to Supply Chain, working with others to develop baseline data, savings calculations, monthly tracking and reporting tools as well as the upkeep of all project charters to ensure accurate and timely reporting to CEO and management.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Oversees and manages 3 warehouse operations and logistics. (i.e., San Fernando, Turlock, and Chicago locations)
• Manages SAP Processes and Data Controls- Run and evaluate metrics in SAP regularly.
• Work with Warehouse Manager and team on reducing shipment/delivery errors and putting necessary actions in place. Work with CSR and to minimize returns or negative customer concerns.
• Improve warehouse efficiency and provide ideas to reduce operations cost
• Ensure an effective and efficient scheduling process to maximize facility resources, inventory, and On-Time Delivery results
• Maintains SOPs with current and proposed new processes
• Completes necessary Activity/KPI Reports for Management
• Coordinates with other departments to facilitate efficient warehouse operations. (i.e. warehouse urgent requests)
• Understand, develop, and implement strategic objectives, capacity status, constraints, needs for growth in support of corporate goals and providing organizational recommendations as required to accomplish these goals
• Develop and maintain company/supplier partnerships based on mutual trust in order to enhance long term and cost-effective availability of materials.
• Establish and implement new, or revisions to, existing procedures to increase and achieve materials management efficiency, asset control, and asset utilization
• Eliminate waste of materials, utilities, staffing, and other company resources wherever possible
• Manage negotiations regarding outside suppliers to ensure adequate product availability, fair pricing, and up-to-date marketplace information
• Continually assess, develop, and staff the subordinate groups with the talent necessary to operate at a high level of accuracy and productivity
• Supervise regular cycle counts and periodic physical inventories to update and compare perpetual computer records
• Drive complex and cross functional supply chain efficiency/optimization projects that result in significant savings to Karoun.
• Develop a strong understanding of company, products, processes, and strategies. Understand the business production and distribution processes of perishable products and develop optimization strategies, to work within the given constraints or opportunities to maximize the benefits for the company.
• Help for developing annual budget related to supply chain and responsible for savings opportunities, tracking and reporting of all projects against annual budget targets.
• Build cross-functional consensus for new projects/opportunities/initiatives. This involves buy in from commercial, manufacturing along with supporting departments like QA, finance, etc.
• Ensure that the company cash flow target is achieved through the achievement of relevant Supply Chain efficiency projects.
• Ensure Service, Safety, and Turn over Levels are on target.
• Track and review warehouse related data, reports and metrics on regular basis and implement process based on the findings to improve process and efficiency.
• Analyze any and all planning related activities on the cost incurred to the company as a whole and not just Supply Chain team and decide on the appropriate course of action.
• Understand the annual budget, 3-yr Plan and work with a long term goal in mind.
• Support the development of supply chain team through project leadership and exposure to sound supply chain principles, including lean.
• Continuously seek ways to improve the existing processes and methods.
• Present data, findings, proposals, etc. to Executive Leadership Team when requested by CEO.
• Travel and / or extended or off work hours may be required

This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these Essential Duties and Responsibilities.

Requirements

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education

Business degree or other relevant.

Experience

• 5-7 years of progressive experience in a supply chain discipline, preferably in multiple disciplines (logistics/planning/transportation/customer fulfillment)
• 4 yrs minimum warehouse and operations management experience
• Project management experience
• SAP/ERP
• Strong computer skills in Word, Excel, and Warehouse Management related platforms/systems

Specialized Knowledge

• SAP
• Ability to lead multiple teams/projects is a must.
• 6 Sigma

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to apply Lean supply chain concepts is the key to success in this role.
• Ability to lead multiple teams/projects is a must.
• Demonstrated excellent communication, organizational, time management, people management, and persuasion skill set.
• Must be self-motivated, organized and be able to simplify complex issues for presentation to a cross functional audience
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities with the ability to navigate complex challenges.
• Interpersonal Skills: Collaborative and able to build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners.
• Contributes to a team culture that promotes continuous improvement, ownership, professional growth, and inclusion

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Group Behavioral Competencies

Ambition

• Performance: Challenging yourself and others in order to work efficiently and to deliver required business results
• Continuous Improvement: Looking for ways to continuously improve quality, efficiency/effectiveness of the Group performance.
• People Development: Identify areas for developing oneself and the others

Engagement

• Entrepreneurship: Manage the business as if it were theirs.
• Loyalty: Support positively and protect the Company
• Tenacity: Overcome the obstacles
• Accountability: Stand by one's commitment, deliver the results in a transparent manner.

With Simplicity

• Accessibility: Ensure relationships based on accessibility, modesty, and proximity
• Pragmatism: Work in a practical and effective manner (with common sense)
• Transparency: Act and communicate with clarity and transparency

Other

• Eligibility to participate in Incentive Plan.
• Schedule and additional requirements outlined below:

We promote work-life balance, but as Supply Chain Manager, there are occasions business needs may/can require weekends, evenings, additional hours availability and flexibility, such as but not limiting to, reporting to our or other locations, trainings, events, company engagement activities, etc. Business travel, such as, requirement to travel for Lactalis and/or Karoun related purposes to, conferences, meetings internal and external, trainings, etc. (Overnight stays as needed) [Travel i.e., airplane, auto]

• Job Type: Full-time

Working Conditions: This job operates in a Distribution Center/office environment with moderate to excessive noise and distractions. This role occasionally uses standard office equipment, such as computers or phones, and requires interaction with others on a regular basis. When moving about the warehouse areas may encounter areas that are cold, wet, slippery, obstructed, and loud and will be required to wear safety attire or protective gear. Most work is performed either sitting at a desk using a computer and phone, in WH, some lifting of supplies and materials, general labor, and occasional back up driving required. This position is challenged with frequent interruptions, side-bar meetings and competing priorities.- Requires the ability to sit and/or stand (may variate according to work being performed) for long periods of time, with frequent interruptions. Stand, sit or walk for extended periods of time (may vary according to work within WH and/or in office setting). Requires several hours per day of sitting and/or standing, getting up and down from chairs, and reaching, Handle or manage tools or equipment, bending, or carrying light loads- Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel, Lift objects of various shapes, sizes and weights. Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work. Talking, hearing, and seeing are important elements of completing assigned tasks. Occasionally lifts, carries, positions, or moves objects weighing up to 50 pounds approx. Working environment is usually in a Refrigerated food Warehouse and office setting, with occasional need to leave the premises; Tolerate hot or cold warehouse environments. Occasionally works overtime, evenings, or weekends in order to complete work or to attend meetings. Travel may be required

Physical demands: The Physical Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities of this job. Most work is performed either sitting at a desk using a computer and phone, and in the warehouse, some lifting of supplies and materials, general labor, and occasional driving required.- This position is challenged with frequent interruptions, side-bar meetings and competing priorities. Requires the ability to sit and/or stand (may variate according to work being performed) for long periods of time, with frequent interruptions- Stand, sit or walk for extended periods of time (may vary according to work within WH and/or in office setting)- Requires several hours per day of sitting and/or standing, getting up and down from chairs, and reaching, Handle or manage tools or equipment- bending, or carrying light loads- Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel. Lift objects of various shapes, sizes and weights- Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work- Talking, hearing, and seeing are important elements of completing assigned tasks. Occasionally lifts, carries, positions, or moves objects weighing up to 50 pounds- Working environment is usually in a Refrigerated food Warehouse and office setting, with occasional need to leave the premises; Tolerate hot or cold warehouse environments. Occasionally works overtime, evenings, or weekends in order to complete work or to attend meetings. Travel may be required

Office: While performing the duties of this portion of the job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.? This is largely a sedentary role sitting at a computer for an extended period;? However, this would require the ability to move around within an office environment and bend or stand as necessary and to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Regularly communicates with others both verbally and in writing to convey information.?? Air travel required when active participation in meetings outside the office are deemed necessary.

DC Non-Office: While performing the duties of this portion of the job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, lift, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate machinery and move product.? This would require the ability to move around within a warehouse environment and stand and walk for prolonged periods.??Regularly communicates with others verbally to convey information and must be able to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery, manipulate multiple controls and machinery; to work in adverse temperature conditions, to wear and work in personnel protective equipment.? Specific physical demands associated with lifting limits, etc.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one.

We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations