Supply Chain Manager

4 days ago

Vancouver, United States Specialized Recruiting Group - East Portland, OR Full time

Supply Chain Manager

Vancouver, WA

Direct Hire, Onsite, fulltime

Monday – Friday

7-4pm or 8-5pm

$40.00 - $45.00/hr


SRG is partnering with a locally owned manufacturing company in Vancouver, Washington, to find a Supply Chain Manager. The ideal candidate will have a logical, analytical mindset with the ability to perform financial and mathematical projections related to material and supply costs. This role requires a hunger for problem-solving, rigorous attention to detail, and strong organizational skills to manage a large network of suppliers and distributors. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a desire to facilitate growth and innovation, and a strong teamwork attitude. Maintaining positive relationships both internally and externally is crucial. This position will be a member of the leadership team, playing a key role in driving the company’s success.


Objectives of this Role:

  • Maintain positive relationships with suppliers and distributors.
  • Work strategically to secure materials through contracts, forecasting, and negotiating.
  • Ensure customer satisfaction through scheduling and on-time production.
  • Maintain inventory appropriate with open customer POs while minimizing loss.
  • Continuously improve department processes and procedures to eliminate inefficiencies and errors.
  • Effectively lead the Supply Chain department through regular communication, meetings, and process reviews.


Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Procurement:

  • Procure ingredients and packaging by placing purchase orders, accounting for FIFO inventory methods and just-in-time logistics.
  • Consolidate raw material purchases and shipments where possible.
  • Maintain and build strong vendor relationships.
  • Negotiate raw material prices and maintain necessary raw material contracts.
  • Consider opportunities for profit in raw material procurement and sales.
  • Work with the accounting department to prioritize vendor payments based on production scheduling.
  • Oversee inbound raw material shipments and outbound finished goods shipments and initiate both as necessary.
  • Monitor obsolete and surplus inventory.
  • Negotiate and facilitate surplus and ad hoc raw material sales.


2. Department Leadership and Operational Management:

  • Effectively lead the Supply Chain department through regular communication, meetings, and process reviews.
  • Oversee the Supply Chain Assistant and their duties (including but not limited to order monitoring, inbound and outbound shipping logistics, and inventory management).
  • Prioritize department needs and delegate or reassign tasks as necessary while effectively utilizing direct reports.
  • Train, mentor, and support team members to foster their growth and development.


3. Cost Analysis and Financial Oversight:

  • Lead costing exercises for current and potential customers.
  • Oversee inventory valuation and perform monthly inventory adjustments.
  • Create outbound shipment summaries for accounting to bill from.
  • Review and initiate billing activities for raw material storage, sample shipments, and other parcel shipments.


Qualifications

  • Experience: 3+ years as a Supply Chain Manager in the food and beverage manufacturing industry.
  • Procurement: Extensive experience in purchasing raw materials and managing procurement processes.
  • Project Costing: Skilled in managing and costing multiple projects with competing deadlines, involving 100+ vendors, with a focus on optimizing lead times.
  • Negotiation: Proven experience in negotiating contracts to secure favorable outcomes for the organization.
  • Training and Mentorship: More than 3 years of experience leading, training, coaching, and mentoring employees, both individually and within team settings.
  • Vendor Management: Expertise in sourcing new vendors and products to improve supply chain efficiency.


Skills

  • Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Advanced analytical abilities and a solutions-oriented mindset to tackle complex challenges.
  • Communication: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration.
  • Leadership and Interpersonal Skills: Proven leadership abilities with exceptional interpersonal skills.
  • Organization and Detail Orientation: Highly organized with acute attention to detail, ensuring operational accuracy.
  • Technical Proficiency: Advanced computer skills, including expertise in inventory control software, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and document management systems.


Benefits:

  • Medical insurance with voluntary dental and vision options.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO).
  • Bonus program.
  • Additional benefits and perks.


Working Conditions:

  • Energized by bringing order to each task.
  • Maintain professionalism and matters of privacy at all times.
  • Ability to stay calm under intense pressure.
  • Multitasking and staying focused while being continually interrupted.
  • Work independently with little to no supervision at a fast pace.
  • Occasional overtime may be required.


Physical Requirements:

  • Heavily reliant on computer and desk tasks, with intermittent walking through the facilities.
  • May include reaching, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs as needed.


Located in Portland, the Specialized Recruitment Group is an esteemed, niche-based professional recruitment firm that thrives in partnering with companies at the local, regional, and national levels to identify exceptional talent across diverse industries. Our expertise spans across Engineering, Accounting/Finance, Executive positions (Managers, Directors, Vice Presidents, and C-Suite), Human Resources, Logistics, Construction Management and Manufacturing/Industrial Leadership, Marketing/Advertising, Creative, Sales, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Legal, and Information Technology. We are committed to excellence by providing clients with customized and professional recruitment solutions.

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