Our client, a well-known 115 year farming company, is looking for a Supply Chain Manager to add to the team. They are a market share leader with over a century of dedication, commitment and integrity. They are a fully integrated farming operation, with departments that specialize in organic farming, logistics, global supply chain management, national sales operations, food processing operations, and strategic marketing functions. Their operation includes over 35,000 acres spanning across the East Coast of the United States from Florida to New York, with distribution and production facilities in several different states.
The Supply Chain Manager’s main responsibilities are to manage the flow of all assigned produce items both internal and externally procured from either domestic or imported sources. This position reports directly to the Chief Supply Officer and works closely with the Chief Performance Officer. This position will require periodic travel multiple growing regions throughout the year as well as to other Pero locations as the company deems necessary.
Responsibilities
Manage sourcing strategy, including contract and negotiation decisions, to improve quality and profitability.
Negotiate raw product contracts with growers and brokers based on quality parameters.
Facilitate the development of new suppliers in collaboration with quality assurance in order to help them to reach the level of excellence required by company standards.
Build grower relations, exclusive where possible, with specific specifications to Fresh Cut/Fresh Wrap production needs.
Evaluate and select suppliers based on their ability to supply product in accordance with the organization’s requirements like quality, contract compliance, and accuracy among others.
Monitor daily quality inspection reports with Director of Quality Assurance.
Maintain acceptable inventory levels on all assigned commodities and be accountable for all daily purchases for assigned commodities.
Qualifications
Minimum of 3+ years of fresh foods procurement experience.