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Smoothie King (SKFI) · 1 hour ago

Supply Chain Manager

Coppell, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Smoothie King is the largest nutritional smoothie bar in the nation, dedicated to inspiring people to live a healthy and active lifestyle. The Supply Chain Manager will oversee procurement, distribution, and quality management of products, ensuring supply chain efficiency and cost savings while maintaining supplier relationships.

FitnessFood and BeverageHealth Care

Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for the assigned category, ensuring cost efficiency, quality, and reliability

Lead contract negotiations with suppliers and distributors, securing long-term agreements that optimize pricing, service levels, and supply chain stability

Evaluate, negotiate, and approve contracts, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations

Conduct risk assessments to identify potential supply chain disruptions and develop contingency plans

Manage inventory levels across distribution centers, ensuring timely replenishment while minimizing excess stock

Oversee supplier performance by analyzing key metrics such as delivery timeliness, product quality, and cost efficiency

Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors to foster collaboration and secure priority access to high-demand products

Monitor market trends, industry changes, and potential risks to proactively adjust purchasing strategies

Identify and execute cost-saving initiatives through supplier negotiations, alternative sourcing, and efficiency improvements

Analyze distributor error trends, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions

Audit local supplier pricing guides monthly to ensure competitive pricing and cost consistency across locations

Collaborate with internal teams to optimize logistics, improve forecasting accuracy, and reduce waste

Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders regarding product availability, pricing updates, and supply chain disruptions

Communicate product attributes, availability, and pricing to sales and operations teams to support business objectives

Support the Director of Supply Chain in strategic planning, special projects, and performance evaluations

Ensure alignment with food safety regulations, sustainability initiatives, and ethical sourcing practices

Qualification

Supply chain managementVendor managementContract negotiationInventory managementCost optimizationFDA food regulationsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsTeam collaboration