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HAVI · 18 hours ago

Category Owner

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$85K/yr - $95K/yr

2+ years exp

HAVI is a global company focused on innovating and managing supply chains for leading brands. The Supply Chain Category Owner will create strategy and execute processes to assure supply and minimize obsolescence in the Quick Service Food Industry, while developing relationships with customers and cross-functional teams.

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Responsibilities

Develop and maintain strong relationships with external customers. Conducts account management activities with suppliers, DCs and customers, ensuring effective communication

Develop and maintain collaborative business relationships with cross-functional HAVI departments, offshore teams

Reviews and approves the production and distribution of forecasts and inventory management plans in support of promotional items and demonstrates competency in these areas

Review and finalize with the supplier: promotional capacity analyses and financial risk assessments to identify potential constraints and/or exposure and create recommended contingency plans to mitigate or minimize risk

Accountability for ensuring inventory optimization across the supply chain network in accordance with target service levels for the assigned category/promotion while minimizing costs

Develop & communicate project news, issues, status, & reports. Make recommendations & raise escalations as necessary to appropriate stakeholders, including management

Conducts regular customer, supplier, DC level communication meetings. Distribute and discuss program supply status with collaborative reporting to drive system alignment and achievement of program objectives

Create, develop, & drive new ideas & processes that advance continuous improvement, innovation, and customer satisfaction

Responsible to manage assigned projects, timelines, & team deliverables to meet customer objectives and milestones

Performs other duties as required

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementInventory ManagementERP ApplicationsAnalytics ProficiencyClient InterfacingMicrosoft ApplicationsInterpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsCollaboration

Required

Related Supply Chain Management experience (2-3 years preferred)

University Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Operations or a relevant discipline

Experience with Inventory/Demand/ERP Applications & Reporting Tools (JDA, JDE, OBIEE, Tableau, PowerBI)

Demonstrated proficiency in analytics is a plus

Experience in a direct client interfacing role preferred

Proficient with Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Sharepoint)

Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with both internal and external customers

Ability to manage and prioritize different tasks, effectively balance priorities, and be accepting of ambiguity

Command skills

Ability to collaborate with others in a cross-functional, cross-geography environment and to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment

Strong communication skills appropriate across all levels of the organization, including external customers

Demonstrated ability to solve problems and come up with alternative solutions

Benefits

Generous Medical, Dental, Vision And Other Great Benefits

Paid parental and medical leave programs

401(k) with a company match component and profit sharing

15 days of paid time off plus company holidays

Hybrid work model with flexibility

Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance

Company

HAVI

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HAVI, part of Morgan Street Holdings, a Chicago-based company and private investment group, is a global leader in integrated supply chain management for the food industry, providing end-to-end solutions for retail, quick-service restaurants (QSR), and food service (FSR) in over 30 markets.

Founded in 1974

Chicago, Illinois, US

10001+ employees