Supply Chain Manager

Do you want to be part of a hard-working, innovative team that learns something new every day? Join our top-notch team at LaClare Creamery as we work together to build both individual success as well as drive organizational development. Come launch your career with LaClare Creamery LaClare Creamery is looking for an experienced, customer focused Supply Chain Manager to join our team This position is a vital role on our team as they are responsible for the oversight of supply chain activities, which is essential in getting product to our customers. This role is 100% on-site in Malone, WI and includes competitive compensation & full benefits Reports to: Director of Operations Key Tasks & Responsibilities: Oversee the work of operations personnel which includes inventory management, production data entry, purchasing, customer service, warehouse, and shipping/receiving personnel. Oversee supply chain activities including inventory management, production data entry, warehousing, materials management, procurement and logistics. Develop and implement supply chain strategies to optimize operations and reduce costs. Propose inventory transfers, capacity balancing and other solutions to ensure supply chain and customer objectives are met. Compute and maintain supply chain metrics such as on-time delivery rates, order fulfillment rates, inventory accuracy, and inventory turns. Ensure proper raw material purchasing occurs to support plan production schedules, balancing inventory levels with production needs. Act as point of contact with vendors and 3PL monitoring performance and ensuring high levels of service and cost effectiveness are maintained. Partner with the sales team to implement, maintain and improve our demand forecasting processing that allows for visibility to planning our future resource requirements. Provide production requirements for production departments for use in production scheduling. Support all strategic efforts to generate new sales and maintain the existing customer base. Assist in the development and formulation of long and short-term planning, policies, programs and objectives. Identify, communicate, and drive implementation of improvement projects. Follows all policies and procedures LaClare Creamery has implemented regarding food and personal safety to assist in maintaining a safe work environment and safe, quality products at all times. Effectively promotes Company values and culture drivers. Perform all duties in a safe manner. Other job duties as required and assigned. Education & Experience: A bachelor’s degree in supply chain or business administration or 5 years’ equivalent experience in supply chain management is preferred. Experience in the food or dairy industry is a plus. Minimum of 3-5 years’ supervisor/leadership experience preferred. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans for supply chain operations, including production planning, inventory management, and logistics. Proficient in forecasting demand and aligning supply chain activities to meet business objectives and customer requirements. Customer and personal service experience including knowledge of customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for service and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Strong project management skills preferred, with a proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex projects on time and within budget. Proficient in analyzing complex data sets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that inform strategic decision-making. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point is required. Familiarity in using Inventory Management systems is preferred. Proven leadership – demonstrated success building and mentoring supply chain teams. Trustworthy, Ethical, Self-driven. Works effectively and relates well with others. Exhibits a professional manner, working to maintain constructive working relationships.