Sr. Sourcing and Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Planning and Optimization:

• Drive operational excellence, enhancements and improvements using monthly KPI's to identify areas of opportunities
• Manage the Supply and Production plan; Own and review the supply/demand balance to determine optimal production strategies and cadence.
• Identify process re-engineering and outsourcing opportunities to increase efficiencies and maximize spend opportunities; Identify cost savings opportunities across the entire supply chain
• Develop and maintain Supply Chain KPIs in collaboration with cross-functional partners
• Evaluate planning parameters and lead-times to establish more automated planning processes
• Develop a strategic safety stock methodology to achieve a desired service level target
• Assist Operations team to acquire and organize all pertinent product data (e.g. COA, testing results, vegan statements, Prop 65 documentation, nutrition panels, etc.)
• Assist in Creative Operations; liaise between the internal Creative team and print/component manufacturers to ensure artwork for production are correct
• Manage monthly inventory reports identifying OOS, EXOBs and Expiration risks
• Identify and execute continuous improvement opportunities from a Supply Chain and overall business perspective for cost savings, inventory reduction and supply chain efficiencies
• Issue and maintain POs within Netsuite ERP, and ensure visibility and alignment with suppliers on deliverables.

Sourcing:

• Lead sourcing strategies through the entire supply chain, from raw materials to finished goods
• Support product development through identifying and sourcing key suppliers; audit and review their manufacturing processes through physical site inspection and staff interviews, manufacturing and quality audits.
• Develop supply management strategies by which vendors are evaluated, selected and managed in accordance with established guidelines and best practices (RFI/RFP, scorecards, performance metrics, escalation/response processes, etc.).
• Lead key strategic sourcing initiatives. Serve as the primary liaison between stakeholders and vendors in the end-to-end strategic sourcing process, including category/commodity analysis, supplier selection, continuity of supply, and contract negotiation.
• Determine and recommend alternate supply strategies to create cost savings and/or business continuity
• Address material functionality, cost and pricing analyses, and supply risk factors.

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