Supply Chain Operations

Overview

Successful, niche food manufacturer in Chicago (West Loop) seeks a detail-oriented Supply Chain professional to help manage the planning process in a high growth environment. The company operates as a high-volume contract manufacturer in the Nutrition/Snack Bar market, working with established and emerging retail brands. The Supply Chain Operations position will focus on material planning (MRP), production schedule development, and PO management.

Excellent organizational skills and the ability to balance multiple short-term priorities are a necessity.

• Work with Sales to develop 30-60 day production schedules on multiple production lines
• Execute material & packaging procurement to support requirements of production schedule
• Create and maintain purchase orders and finished good bills of material
• Create and maintain daily production work orders, recipe documents
• Proactively plan future material needs, taking into account incoming customer purchase orders, customer-supplied forecasts, and historical usage data
• Work with R&D team to prepare for addition of new materials to our system
• Gain a deep understanding of the Company’s inventory management software
• Help to proactively manage material & packaging impact of product line revisions
• Develop key industry contacts to help guarantee supply continuity, develop alternate sources

• Meticulous attention to detail
• 3-7 years proven experience in supply chain, demand planning, or purchasing environment (food industry preferred, but not required)
• Working knowledge of MRP concepts, lead-time, reorder points, safety stock, etc.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to self-direct in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

PLEASE ONLY APPLY FOR THIS JOB IF YOU ARE LOCATED IN THE CHICAGOLAND AREA AND ARE WILLING TO WORK IN AN OFFICE FULL TIME.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, marital status, age, veteran’s status, disability, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

Location:

Chicago, IL