Job Description
Manager, Supply Chain Network Strategy & Optimization
at Vital Farms
Remote
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Reporting to the Senior Director of Integrated Business Planning, the Senior Manager, Supply Chain Network Strategy & Optimization will be responsible for developing and driving network strategy to grow and maximize fulfillment results to our customer while optimizing working capital. The ideal candidate for this role is collaborative, results-oriented and a creative problem solver with a deep understanding of supply chain principles and a passion for diving deep into the data to running various what if scenarios to drive peak efficiency. In this role you will partner with suppliers, co-manufacturers, & internal stakeholders to streamline and optimize various parts of the supply chain to ensure the right items are in the right place at the right time for the right cost.
What You’ll Do:
- Collaborate with key stakeholders in the Integrated Business Planning process to understand the key factors that will influence the supply plan (demand forecast, capacity constraints, raw material availability)
- Own the development and implementation of supply chain network design strategies that align with key business objectives and maximize operational efficiency.
- Utilize advanced data analysis and data modeling techniques to design and evaluate various supply chain scenarios, considering all factors such as transportation cost, inventory level, lead times and customer demand.
- Gather and analyze data from multiple internal and external sources to drive insightful and actionable supply chain results
- Direct the co-manufacturing production schedule to maximize fill rates while limiting inventory obsolescence for highly perishable products
- Manage the full scope of day-to-day planning & replenishment of packaging components across the supply chain
- Actively partner with suppliers & co-manufacturers to strengthen & sustain relationships, maintain open communication, & ensure prompt resolution of issues
- Own the Center of Excellence for network optimization and implement best practices across the organization
- Leverage data and insights to actively initiate and drive supply chain network optimization projects with a continuous improvement mindset
- Engage in cross-functional project teams for upcoming packaging changes & new product launches
- Develop, manage, and communicate supply chain KPIs with recommended actions to address challenges
What You Bring to the Table:
- Leveling for this role will be as follows:
- Senior Manager, Supply Chain Network Strategy & Optimization Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Engineering or a related field, Master’s Degree preferred. 7+ years of experience in CPG supply chain, network design, data science or consulting; preferably in food & beverage manufacturing or agriculture, 5+ years’ experience supporting and leading a team
- Manager, Supply Chain Network Strategy & Optimization Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering or a related field, 5+ years of experience in CPG supply chain, network design, data science, or consulting; preferably in food & beverage manufacturing or agriculture, 3 years experience supporting and leading a team
- Certification such as CSCP or CPIM is a plus
- Dairy, Poultry, and live production industry experience preferred
- Expert-level Excel skills required, experience in Anaplan and PowerBi a plus
- Proven experience in driving process improvement initiatives and strategic thinking
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail & accuracy
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) with the ability to work cross-functionally across the organization
- Confident in your ability to predict and anticipate questions from executive-level leadership and are comfortable sharing and defending an unpopular opinion, using data to support your hypotheses
- Desire to work in a fluid, fast-paced environment where you will quickly learn new tools & systems