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KeHE Distributors · 1 day ago

Manager, Sourcing

KeHE Distributors is a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor that values a people-first culture. They are seeking a Sourcing Manager who will play a critical role in managing product offerings and ensuring alignment with brand strategy, while also negotiating supplier agreements and leveraging market analytics.

AgricultureConsumer GoodsFood and BeverageHealth CareLifestyleRetail

Responsibilities

Bring forward compelling concepts for new products consistent with brand positioning using SPINS, Competitive Sets, and market analytics
Leverage analytics to determine market price for product mix and portfolio
Seek out and secure suppliers who provide items with key attributes that align with our product standards
Determine supplier capabilities; verify certifications, production run size capabilities, logistics, and more
Negotiate supplier agreements
Partner with team members to determine landed cost, wholesale cost, and volume estimates for each new item
Present new program specific to KeHE Leadership and key stakeholders that specifically address the sales opportunity, the competitive landscape, pricing, purchasing strategy, expected turns per DC and the margin
Lead the communication between the supplier and the various KeHE team members to get artwork kicked off and items setup in our system
Other duties and special projects as assigned

Qualification

Product DevelopmentSourcingPrivate Label ManagementAdvanced ExcelPowerPointData AnalysisProject ManagementTime ManagementCross-functional Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in business administration, or related field
Minimum of 4 years' experience in Product Development, Sourcing, Private Label Management or related experience
Advanced Skills in Excel, PowerPoint
Ability to effectively manage a wide variety of tasks simultaneously
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
Tenacious focus on identifying opportunities, pursuing solutions, and achieving results
An energetic self-starter who possesses initiative, a sense of urgency, and an unyielding positive attitude
Effective time management and project management skills with obsessive attention to detail
Ability to analyze data, deliver insights and sell concepts
Ability to work cross-functionally across all facets of the business

Preferred

Experience with syndicated data

Benefits

Health/Rx
Dental
Vision
Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
Supplemental life insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Paid sick time
Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
Holiday pay for company designated holidays

Company

KeHE Distributors

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KeHE Distributors is a fresh and natural, organic wholesale foods distributor.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
TowerBrook Capital Partners
2019-05-17Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Timothy J. Wiggins
Chief Financial Officer
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Gene Carter
Chief Operating Officer
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