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Bel · 6 hours ago

Supply Chain Manager

Little Chute, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Bel is a major player in the food industry, specializing in dairy, fruit, and plant-based products. The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for overseeing production planning, inventory management, and performance reporting to ensure operational excellence and compliance with legal and customer requirements.

Food and BeverageManufacturing

Responsibilities

Oversee all supply chain activities to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, timely and complete deliveries, safety, sanitation, employee relations, visual controls, and performance assessment against a defined budget

Establish and manage supply chain budgets, setting goals and KPIs that align with company objectives to drive departmental performance

Maintain departmental expenses within the defined budget for outbound freight, inbound freight, warehousing, trucking, and external warehouses

Ensure adherence to company standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, OSHA regulations, safety, and on-time delivery at the lowest possible cost

Review and approve freight and fleet invoices for payment, ensuring accuracy and cost-efficiency

Proactively pursue any necessary improvement projects identified

Lead continuous process improvement initiatives for supply chain and supply planning, driving operational excellence and efficiency

Supervise all logistics activities, including supply chain management (receiving, ordering, and storage), production scheduling, reception and storage of finished goods, and the preparation, shipping, and distribution of finished goods to customers

Supervise distribution and shipping functions, ensuring efficient collaboration between shipping and freight carriers for timely truck arrivals, preparation, and departures

Manage the supply chain team, including both salaried and hourly employees

Ensure compliance with all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as outlined in company policies, following all safety rules and procedures to work safely and ensure the safety of others

Adhere to all environmental protocols relevant to the job to prevent pollution of air, land, or water

Maintain high sanitation standards by following all procedures and work instructions to ensure a clean and safe working environment

Collaborate with the Production Scheduling Coordinator and Supply Scheduler to set inventory goals for finished goods and supplies necessary for manufacturing

Oversee and optimize the usage of inventory to ensure efficient operations

Proactively monitor inventory alerts on a daily basis and address exceptions promptly

Oversee the management of supplies and finished goods inventories to maintain optimal stock levels

Identify and communicate supply chain opportunities/issues/recommendations for resolutions

Continuously monitor supply chain performance and recommend actionable plans to ensure production stability, achieve inventory targets, and maintain high levels of customer service

All other duties assigned

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementInventory ManagementProject ManagementERP SystemsLean MethodologiesData AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointStrategic PlanningCross-Functional Collaboration

Required

A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Management, Logistics, Production Management, or a related field is highly preferred

Required minimum of 5 years of supply chain or logistics

Proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is required

Proven experience working with cross-functional teams is required

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required

Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans for supply chain operations, including production planning, inventory management, and logistics

Proficient in analyzing complex data sets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that inform strategic decision-making

Preferred

Food industry highly preferred

Experience with Lean methodologies is a plus

Strong project management skills preferred, with a proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex projects on time and within budget

Familiarity with integrated systems, particularly SAP, is preferred

Company

Bel

The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry through portions of dairy, fruit and plant-based products, and one of the world leaders in branded cheeses.

Founded in 1865

Suresnes, Ile-de-France, FRA

10001+ employees