Senior Manager, Supply Chain

Functional area:

Supply Chain & Logistics

Job Location:

USA - GML, Pennsauken (NJ)

Country/Region:
United States

Who are you?:
Professionals

Permanent/Temporary:
Permanent

Working time:
Full Time

The Senior Manager, Supply Chain is a key member of the Supply Chain leadership team with functional responsibility for Service, Inventory levels and Deployment, Import and Export activity. This position is key to deliver the target service level by ensuring the finished goods availability (right place, right time, right qty) while maintaining the target inventory levels to optimize our working capital.

This role requires cross‑functional expertise with Distribution & Warehousing, Supply, & Demand to drive best results.

• Service: Ensures customer orders are fulfilled on time and in full, and that all service level agreements are consistently met.
• Inventory: Defines inventory targets and implements mechanisms to maintain appropriate buffer levels, addressing any deviations from established objectives.
• Deployment: Oversees the movement of inventory from factories to distribution centers and directly to customers, coordinating with external transportation partners.
• Transportation: Provides key inputs for the annual tendering process and ensures efficient deployment of inventory across the network. Maintains transportation KPIs and manages relationships with transport providers.
• Import/Export/Customs: Ensures adherence to supply planning processes to support the fulfillment of imported finished goods, including customs compliance and international logistics, as well as coordination of export activities.
• New Product Development: Leads cross‑functional coordination to ensure new product development projects are executed and launched on schedule.
• Food Waste: Manages non‑performing inventory to minimize write‑offs and achieve inefficiency targets as a percentage of sales.
• Data: Leads activities around optimizing MRP settings to achieve targeted service & inventory goals.
• Systems: SAP Super User, training/leading team members to best utilize system. Success will be measured by key service and efficiency KPIs:
  Service level %, Inventory Days on Hand (DOH), Inefficiencies (%/Sales).

• Bachelor’s degree;
  Preferably in Supply Chain, Industrial Management, or Business Management.
• 8–10 years’ experience in supply chain planning with comprehensive supply chain expertise spanning production, transportation, cross‑border/customs, and integrating back‑office functions.
• At least 3 years in managerial role.
• IBP/S&OP (Integrated Business Planning/Sales & Operations Planning) experience required.
• Working knowledge of SAP required, Super User preferred.
• Working knowledge of network design planning, finished goods replenishment methodology and industrial engineering methods/techniques.
• Proficient in spreadsheet, database and presentation including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional written & verbal communication skills.
• Proven team player, able to work collaboratively at all levels and builds partnerships with cross functional teams.
• Excellent organizational, planning, influence, presentation and follow‑up skills.
• Self‑motivated and must be persuasive in presenting ideas and managing their implementation.
• Physical Demands:
  Occasionally lift up to 25 lbs; frequent sitting, occasional walking, constant visual acuity (near/far).

Compensation:

• Annual compensation based on skills and experience ranging from $100,320 to $150,480.
• Additional compensation earned through a 15% targeted annual bonus. Amount based on personal and company performance.

Benefits:

• Medical coverage starts the first of the month—no waiting period.
• Immediate 401(k) eligibility with fully vested matching contributions.
• Over 5 weeks of paid time off in your first year.
• Free life coaching, onsite health exams, and 24/7 access to Registered Nurses.
• Lifestyle Spending Account.

The following common allergens are processed in our facilities: wheat, eggs, dairy, and soy.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package, designed to promote a Happier, Healthier You.

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well‑being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities. We are more than 10,000 employees in over 80 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3 billion euros (in 2023).

Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future. This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

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