Ventura Foods

Customer Supply Manager

Ventura Foods

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: California • United States

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Salary

💰 $86,404 - $134,453 per year

About the role

  • Customer facing supply leader that would provide supply chain expertise resulting in cost avoidance and accelerate product commercialization for restoration of confidence in Ventura as a trusted supplier
  • Provide proactive supply chain assessments focused on driving efficiencies
  • Lead the "Sales" Project Commercialization System (PCS), providing guidance and leadership on complex projects, accelerating project delivery
  • Act as the center of excellence in setting up projects, tracking and delivering optimum experience (Margin enhancement, cost optimization and customer initiative)
  • Act as lead and center of excellence for the Sales team across Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process: Forecasting and inventory process: Reviewing inventory projections and assure safety stock and contractual obligations are met
  • Replace Sales Manager role in inventory review process
  • Coordinate inventory depletion of raw and finished goods on discontinued SKU's Limited time offers (LTO) inventory management: Lead inventory ramp up for LTO product launches, safety stock strategy and SKU sunsetting by effectively collaborating with customers and Ventura Foods Supply Chain teams
  • Proactively identify and communicate supply chain savings opportunities by work directly with key customer supply chain contacts
  • Proactively communicate with sales and customers regarding anticipated disruptions, major supply issues, along with details of cause and resolution
  • Lead external crisis management communication for unique situations (i.e., creamy fry oil/shortening disruption due to equipment failure)

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years experience working in sales, marketing, Supply Chain, Project Management or customer service capacity, (preferably in food service/ retail foodservice industry), and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Critical thinking path" capability required
  • Project management skills
  • Analytical problem solving
  • Aptitude for investigation, research and resolution
  • Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, & Power Point required
  • Ability to utilize programs (AS400, Data Tracker, BI, JDE, Legacy, SharePoint) to assist in tracking and monitoring required
  • Strong organizational and decision making skills to meet deadlines and achieve successful results
  • Must have strong communication skills both written and oral.
Benefits
  • Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
  • Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
  • Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
  • Employee Appreciation Events
  • Employee Assistance Programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
supply chain expertiseproject managementanalytical problem solvingcritical thinkinginventory managementcost optimizationforecastingcustomer initiativemargin enhancementsafety stock strategy
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsdecision makingproactive communicationcollaborationcustomer serviceinvestigationresearchresolution