Supply Chain Manager

21h21 hours ago

Ocean Spray Cranberries

Markham, US · Full-time · $110,500 – $151,910

About this role

As the Supply Chain Manager for Ocean Spray Cranberries, you will be responsible for managing distribution activities for assigned facilities, including overseeing all aspects of receiving, operations planning, and transportation. You will manage supply chain budgets, direct plant receiving and transportation operations, and review master production plans to reduce costs while balancing productivity and inventory levels.

In a typical day, you will collaborate with supply chain teams to align business objectives, develop functional capabilities, and manage change processes when business conditions dictate. You will support local Third-Party Logistics (3PL) partners to ensure adherence to budget, business processes, and procedures, while driving continuous improvement into plant activities with every touch point.

You will work closely with key leaders and functions in the corporate office to align on short and long-range production plans, execute short lead requests, and maintain a firm balance of plant capability versus requested deliverables. As a key member of the supply chain network, you will help develop functional capability across the system and ensure effective team development through setting and monitoring annual performance plans, coaching, and career development.

This role offers the opportunity to support and promote food safety and quality programs while building the necessary capability to flex the team, resources, and materials. You will also actively participate in and lead various community, charitable, and employee events and activities, contributing to a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or a closely related field
5+ years of experience in supply chain management
Previous experience with transportation and 3PL management
Proven track record in leading multi-site Supply Chain operations
Ability to effectively communicate on all levels of the organization
Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods
Working knowledge of inventory management systems/software (SAP, Red Prairie, etc.)
Analytical mind with strong math skills and excellent organizational and planning skills

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of receiving, operations planning, and distribution/transportation for assigned facilities
Review master production plans and capacity to reduce costs and balance productivity and inventory levels
Create, justify, and maintain accountability for the supply chain operating budgets
Manage change when business conditions dictate, driving improvement into plant activities with every touch point
Support local Third-Party Logistics (3PLs) to ensure adherence to budget, business processes, procedures, and practices
Collaborate with corporate office leaders to align on short and long-range production plans and execute short lead requests
Ensure effective team development of the supply chain function through setting and monitoring annual performance plans, coaching, and career development
Support, drive, and promote food safety and quality programs

Benefits

Short-term and long-term incentive rewards eligibility
Competitive and comprehensive benefits program supporting all aspects of your health
Opportunity to lead multi-site supply chain operations for a leading brand
Career development through coaching and annual performance planning