Everytable is an LA-based social enterprise startup that sells fresh, healthy, grab-and-go meals that are affordable for every community. We are well-funded, with a results-oriented management team that is dead set on building a lasting business that solves major social problems, food deserts and food insecurity. From being featured on Shark Tank and in the New York Times, to raising capital from investors like Lerer Hippeau Ventures, Acumen America, M13 Capital, Desert Bloom, and celebs like Gwenyth Paltrow, Maria Shriver, Baron Davis, and Patrick Swarzenegger, we are, and will continue to be, building a social impact brand that aims to fundamentally change the food system.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a talented Director of Supply Chain to join our team in Los Angeles. This position will report to the VP, Manufacturing & Supply Chain while also interacting with various levels of leadership within the organization. The Director of Supply Chain will be responsible for overseeing ingredient and packaging sourcing, inventory management, demand planning, purchasing, and production planning. This person will develop, implement and evaluate supply chain and purchasing strategies to build a sustainable, regenerative supply chain, drive down costs, tightly control inventory, provide the highest quality products, and scale our business. This role will work closely with R&D, Quality Assurance, Marketing, Finance, and Operations teams to plan, organize and execute on strategic supply chain and purchasing initiatives from food to paper goods to packaging.
POSITION TITLE: Dir of Supply Chain
REPORTING TO: VP, Manufacturing
WORKING IN COLLABORATION WITH:
Dir of Marketing
Dir of Fulfillment
Commercialization Manager
CEO
VP, Ops
Graphic Design
R&D Chefs
KEY RESULT AREAS: (% weighted in accordance of importance)
Broken down into the following categories:
Farm & Distributor Relationship Building 35%
Competitive Buying 35%
Inventory Management 30%
Total 100%
Farm & Distributor Relationship Building (35%)
Build direct, strong, long term relationships with farms and distributors providing ingredients and packaging to Everytable that meet Everytable’s cost, sustainability, health, culinary, and brand guidelines.
Secure stable, low-cost pricing on all Everytable ingredients.
Develop Key Performance Indicators and conduct supplier evaluation and negotiation to gain supplier commitment
Work with R&D team to source ingredients and packaging for new and seasonal items.
Competitive Buying (35%)
Strategically develop and implement commodity strategies. Develop customized purchasing strategies and make management recommendations. Work with R&D on optimal timing to introduce and promote new products when the market is most favorable.
Continuously seek out cost savings opportunities and leads efforts to realize those savings.
Perform market research on the industries and future prices, conduct quantitative savings analysis and make contracting recommendations.
Negotiate contracts with the suppliers.
Continually monitor the market and pricing from current vendors to ensure Everytable is getting the best possible prices, every day.
Inventory Management (30%)
Work with VP, Manufacturing to ensure consistent supply of product that also a) minimizes inventory and b) minimizes waste.
Create processes and procedures to a) verify every single shipment and b) quality test every single shipment from every single vendor.
Responsibilities:
Plan, organize, and manage activities related to the procurement of all food and non-food related items, while providing a balanced strategy for cost, quality, and service levels. Assure that food is delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meets the quality standards of Everytable.
Manage supplier relationships and performance. Develop and monitor the supplier KPIs. Establish monthly reporting of purchasing activities (management dashboards, hot topics, achievements, risks & opportunities).
Create and maintain specification sheets for food products. Work with the team to ensure that the company has the highest standards of food safety programs in place with each vendor.
Identify new suppliers to support future growth. Evaluate potential suppliers concerning the viability of their products and acceptability of their manufacturing facilities.
Attend trade shows, meet with vendors and visit plants to understand the industry
Bring new ideas/ products to marketing and culinary on what is happening in industry that keeps us relevant or on the forefront of trends
Address Quality Control issues company wide and acts as a liaison between vendors, and corporate when issues arise and brings resolution in a timely manner.
Lead or participate in cross-functional team projects related to product specifications, quality inquiries, product recall, sourcing new ingredients, testing new products, and other key company initiatives
Requirements/Qualifications:
7-10 years of experience in supply chain operations; preferably in fresh food manufacturing.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Ability to prioritize effectively and meet multiple deadlines.
Ability to manage logistics of all aspects of the supply chain, from product development to shipment of products and/or finished items.
Engaged in the process of continuous improvement.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work well independently, but also as a member of a team.
Proactive, analytical and resourceful problem solver.
Working knowledge of forecasting techniques.
Working to advance knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Chef Tech, Restaurant 365, Google Apps.
Willingness to wear many different hats at once.
Must be deeply passionate about social and/or food justice
Essential Functions:
Must be able to stand for 8-12 hours.
Regular bending/kneeling/stooping required
Regular communication with co-workers.
Some carrying, moving and positioning of objects and equipment weighing up to 50
pounds.
Must be able to work in a fast, sometimes loud environment with varying temperatures.
Benefits:
Competitive salary
Health, dental and vision benefits offered in accordance with the ACA mandate
Monthly technology bonus
Mileage reimbursement
Energetic team environment at a purpose-driven company
Delicious, healthy Everytable meals!
Everytable is a Fair Chance employer and will consider qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records for employment.