Supply Chain Manager | Chambersburg, PA

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  • Location: Chambersburg, PA

  • Company: Ventura Foods

and other food solutions that exceed peoples’ expectations for great-tasting flavors and high-quality ingredients. Headquartered in Brea, California, Ventura Foods operates 14 manufacturing facilities, 3 culinary centers, and numerous distribution centers across North America.

When you work in our manufacturing and distribution facilities, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work. As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth, because you invest in ours. Position Summary: Manage all purchasing activities

related to incoming ingredients and materials. Manage all planning and scheduling activities related to packaging lines, processing equipment, tank farms and incoming oils.

Coordinate manufacturing and supply planning activities to maintain proper finished goods inventory levels to ensure on-time delivery to customers while minimizing additional inventory storage and handling costs. Overall responsibility for Supply & Demand management, coordinating information exchange with Sales, HQ - Planning, and Oil Trading. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Manages all purchasing activity associated with ingredient and packaging to meet customer demands via (4) plant purchasing employees. Support

the Production Schedulers (4) in the development of the weekly production plan based on forecasted needs, customer orders, inventory balance, labor availability, oil and tank availability.

Work toward maximizing line efficiency and minimizing inventory balance when making the weekly plan. Establish and optimize the use of planning and scheduling software. Includes working with HQ Supply Chain staff. Support Sales Coordinators in the activities and communication regarding Demand Management, Capacity Constraints, New Product Introductions, and coordination with Customer Service to proactively manage customer issues. Managing incoming material requirements for the facility and ensures inventory levels are optimized.

Includes working with HQ Purchasing department staff. Support the Master Scheduler in the daily oil requirements for the facility and ensure proper inventory levels are maintained to meet production schedulers. Includes working with HQ Oil Procurement, Railroad and tanker shipments and Vendors. Manages and meets company objectives for Inventory including Finished Goods, Raw Materials, Packaging and Oil. Participates in coordination of new Product introductions as requested by HQ R&D. Searches for efficiency and savings via scheduling methods, and development of new and innovative solutions involving raw materials.

Is an advocate of safety within the facility and follows all safety procedures. Follow all company policies pertaining to allergens, koshering, etc. Other duties as assigned. Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree (B. A. ) in Business Management, Supply Chain or closely related field required. 5+ years of supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment, with people leadership experience, is required. Warehouse, Purchasing and or Buyer experience required. Proven track record of implementation of processes leading to excellence and improving costs metrics through the use of best practice techniques such as MRP planning, JIT, kaizen, etc.

Ability to travel up to 10%. APICS, CPPM (Certified Professional Purchasing Manager), or CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) certification is preferred. Experience in production planning and scheduling, inventory management, MRP process and distribution is a plus. Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of facility's packaging, equipment, and capacity is essential. Use of mathematical concepts for needed calculations and projections. Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form using electronic media, telephone and direct contact with internal and external personnel.

Operate standard office equipment and demonstrate competency in the use of standard software applications. Physical Demands: Regularly requires intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Physical strength and dexterity sufficient to perform the required task(s). Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more with assistance. Additional demands may be required. Work Environment: In addition to normal business hours, work schedules may include after hours and weekends as needed.

May work outside and in adverse temperatures which include extreme hot, cold, and humidity. May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. Must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by established Company Safety standards. May require work in confined and dark spaces, and at heights in excess of 18 feet for prolonged periods of time. Diversity & Inclusion: Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values.

We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace. Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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