Vera Herbals, LLC

Solutions Engineer

• Analyze and structure business process changes to drive improvements within Gaia Herbs’ IFS ERP system, ensuring alignment with strategic initiatives and operational goals.
• Gather and translate business and user requirements in consultation with business managers and end users to develop functional specifications.
• Conduct root cause analysis with business users to identify areas for improvement, outline project objectives, define project scope, estimate resources, and determine functional and technical specifications.
• Develop and oversee testing strategies to ensure the ERP system meets established requirements and specifications.
• Support business initiatives through IFS demonstrations and documentation of processes and functional requirements.
• Transform business and technical requirements into focused, customer-centric solutions that meet Gaia Herbs' needs.
• Stay current with IFS capabilities, offering guidance and training to ensure effective system utilization.
• Manage and coordinate vendor partners to ensure smooth project implementation and resolution of issues.

Solutions Architect, IFS

Procurement

• Own the sourcing strategy and commercial performance of Gaia Herbs’ packaging and indirect spend categories.
• Lead supplier selection, strategic sourcing initiatives, contract management, and supplier performance oversight.
• Develop and maintain sourcing strategies for packaging components and assigned indirect spend categories.
• Lead competitive sourcing events including RFIs, RFPs, and supplier bidding processes.
• Establish and manage strategic supplier relationships for packaging and indirect categories.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics including cost, quality, sustainability, and service levels.
• Negotiate and manage strategic supply agreements in partnership with Legal and Regulatory teams.
• Work closely with Marketing, Creative, and R&D teams on packaging component development and supplier coordination.

Solutions Architect, IFS

Category Manager – Packaging, Indirect