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Lactalis American Group · 4 weeks ago

Associate Manager, Demand Planning & Warehouse Relations

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$84K/yr - $95K/yr

3+ years exp

Lactalis American Group is a family-owned company and the world leader in dairy, dedicated to providing meaningful opportunities for its employees. The Associate Manager, Demand Planning & Warehouse Relations will supervise the Import Analyst and work closely with finance and warehousing teams to support inventory management and logistics processes within the supply chain.

DairyFood and Beverage

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

This role will have one direct report that must be coached and developed. In addition to the Demand Planning and Warehouse Relations responsibilities this manager role will have an individual responsible for Importation of Goods/Licensing, Logistics, Order Processing and Customer Service

Own the forecast process in the U.S., working with Field Sales, Warehouse/Inventory Manager and Finance to give Italian producer visibility into the demand needs to secure production (ITA) and inventory to satisfy customer needs and lead-time (USA)

Responsible for ordering product from Italy and working with Italian parent company to ensure production timing is acceptable, finished goods arrive in U.S. on-time and own two-way communication in the event adjustments need to be made to orders

Act as the point of contact to manage third party warehouse, communicate order specifications, delivery date, handling requirements and scheduling

This individual will need to play a leadership role for the business unit, enroll others while supervising Inventory Management and working cross functionally with Sales, Finance and Customer Service teams to achieve inventory expectations, product availability, warehouse rotation (FIFO) and reconciliation

Responsible for invoicing customers to ensure proper billing, accurate shipments and timely receipt of payment will be a critical element of this role and business unit results

Demonstrate commitment to a safe working environment that promotes the health and well-being of all employees and that will further contribute to the Company’s overall performance and success

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

To fulfill these responsibilities, tools such as a computer, phone, and/or allowance(s) may be provided

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Qualification

Demand PlanningWarehouse ManagementERP SystemsMicrosoft ExcelDatabase ManagementBusiness MathSpanishItalianTeamworkOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelors in related field or 3+ years of experience required

Consumer packaged goods industry experience or related field

Proficient in all Microsoft Office Applications (especially Excel and PowerPoint)

Proficient in database management, analytics and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) platforms

Business math (i.e. Margin, P&L, Growth vs YAGO, etc.)

Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

Excellent teamwork skills, showing enthusiasm to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

Must have the ability to work on multiple projects and handle a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

Preferred

Experience with ERP systems are a plus

Language Skills: Spanish and/or Italian a plus

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Affordable benefits and coverage options

Support insurance costs significantly

Contribute generously to retirement plans

Paid Time Off from day one

Training and development opportunities

Education Reimbursement

Company

Lactalis American Group

Lactalis American Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, produces and supplies cheese in North America.

Founded in 1933

Buffalo, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.lactalisamericangroup.com

H1B Sponsorship

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