Plant Supply Chain Manager

At Bel, we are not just a company— we are a company on a Mission, built on 160 years of bold innovation, family values, and a commitment to social purpose. With beloved brands like Babybel®, GoGo squeeZ®, The Laughing Cow®, and Boursin®, our snacking solutions bring more than joy; they want to serve as a force for good. Our U.S. Mission?

To help close the critical 80% nutrition gap by making it easier for Americans to eat more fruits, veggies, and dairy as part of their daily lives.

The company has headquarters in Chicago and New York City and operates 4 manufacturing plants in Little Chute, WI;
Brookings, SD;
Traverse City, MI; and Nampa, .

#IWork For All For Good

The Supply Chain Manager is a critical role responsible for overseeing and optimizing production planning master data, inventory management, third‑party freight management, performance reporting, and process improvements for the overall supply plans of the manufacturing plant. This position ensures compliance with all legal and customer requirements while driving operational excellence.

Reports to:

Factory Director

Number of direct reports: 7

• Budget Management
• Oversee all supply chain activities to ensure efficiency, cost‑effectiveness, timely and complete deliveries, safety, sanitation, employee relations, visual controls, and performance assessment against a defined budget.
• Establish and manage supply chain budgets, setting goals and KPIs that align with company objectives to drive departmental performance.
• Maintain departmental expenses within the defined budget for outbound freight, inbound freight, warehousing, trucking, and external warehouses.
• Ensure adherence to company standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, OSHA regulations, safety, and on‑time delivery at the lowest possible cost.
• Review and approve freight and fleet invoices for payment, ensuring accuracy and cost‑efficiency.
• Proactively pursue any necessary improvement projects identified.
• Lead continuous process improvement initiatives for supply chain and supply planning, driving operational excellence and efficiency.
• Warehouse/Logistics
• Supervise all logistics activities, including supply chain management (receiving, ordering, and storage), production scheduling, reception and storage of finished goods, and the preparation, shipping, and distribution of finished goods to customers.
• Supervise distribution and shipping functions, ensuring efficient collaboration between shipping and freight carriers for timely truck arrivals, preparation, and departures.
• Manage the supply chain team, including both salaried and hourly employees.
• Ensure compliance with all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as outlined in company policies, following all safety rules and procedures to work safely and ensure the safety of others.
• Adhere to all environmental protocols relevant to the job to prevent pollution of air, land, or water.
• Maintain high sanitation standards by following all procedures and work instructions to ensure a clean and safe working environment.
• Inventory
• Collaborate with the Production Scheduling Coordinator and Supply Scheduler to set inventory goals for finished goods and supplies necessary for manufacturing.
• Oversee and optimize the usage of inventory to ensure efficient operations.
• Proactively monitor inventory alerts on a daily basis and address exceptions promptly.
• Oversee the management of supplies and finished goods inventories to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Identify and communicate supply chain opportunities/issues/recommendations for resolutions.
• Continuously monitor supply chain performance and recommend actionable plans to ensure production stability, achieve inventory targets, and maintain high levels of customer service.

All other duties assigned.

Education:

A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Management, Logistics, Production Management, or a related field is highly preferred. A combination of relevant experience and education will also be considered.

• Required minimum of 5 years of supply chain or logistics.
• Food industry highly preferred.

• Proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)…