Supply Chain Manager

• Supply Chain Strategy: Develop and implement effective supply chain strategies that align with business objectives, cost reduction goals, and growth targets within the food and beverage industry.
• Inventory Management: Oversee inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock levels to meet demand without overstocking. Implement inventory control systems to minimize waste, especially in perishable goods.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiating contracts and service agreements to ensure competitive pricing, timely deliveries, and quality standards.
• Logistics and Distribution: Manage logistics operations, ensuring efficient transportation, warehousing, and distribution networks. Optimize delivery routes and storage solutions, particularly for perishable products.
• Forecasting and Demand Planning: Lead the demand planning process, collaborating with sales, marketing, and production teams to forecast product needs accurately. Ensure that supply meets demand while reducing excess inventory and waste.
• Compliance and Quality Control: Ensure all supply chain operations adhere to food safety regulations, industry standards, and company policies. Maintain a high level of quality control and traceability for all products.
• Cost Management: Monitor and manage supply chain costs, identify cost-saving opportunities, and recommend improvements to increase efficiency while maintaining product quality.
• Technology and Systems: Utilize supply chain management software to track performance, inventory, orders, and shipments. Leverage technology for process improvements and automation.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of supply chain professionals, fostering a collaborative and efficient working environment. Oversee staff training and development.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement best practices for optimizing processes, reducing lead times, and enhancing supply chain flexibility to respond to market demands.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.