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Smoothie King (SKFI) · 15 hours ago

Supply Chain Manager

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

Required

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field
5+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or purchasing, preferably within the food and beverage industry
Strong vendor management skills, including contract negotiation, performance tracking, and compliance monitoring
Experience supporting multiple individuals at multiple levels

Preferred

Familiarity with FDA food regulations, quality assurance processes, and sustainability practices
Personal passion for fitness
Experience in food industry distribution, perishable inventory management, and cost optimization

Benefits

Free smoothies
Flexible work schedules
Office lunches and parties
Monthly fitness challenges
Free gym access
More fun activities to make Smoothie King a happy and healthy place to work

Company

Smoothie King (SKFI)

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Smoothie King® is a privately held; Dallas-based company and the premier Smoothie Bar and Nutritional Lifestyle Center in the industry.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Main Post Partners
2025-07-10Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Wan Kim
CEO and Chairman of the Board
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Chris Bremer
Chief Business Development Officer
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