CareersInFood.com · 21 hours ago
Senior Supply Chain Specialist
Springfield, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expCareersInFood.com is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Operations Specialist, a high-impact role responsible for managing the full supply chain flow from order entry through final delivery. The position involves optimizing freight, maintaining inventory visibility, coordinating deliveries, and building relationships with suppliers and internal teams to ensure seamless operations.
Human ResourcesManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Andi Thornbury
Responsibilities
Enter and validate customer orders promptly and accurately, ensuring all required information is captured
Maintain up-to-date inventory positions and communicate changes or needs with the sales team in real time
Accurately accrue vendor charges for freight, storage, and other movement-related costs. Develop a strong understanding of product flow from origin to destination
Ensure clean documentation and precise cost entry for all activities influencing margin and delivery performance
Coordinate product deliveries to customers and third-party storage locations, ensuring program requirements are met while optimizing freight and margins
Manage, order, and track railcars according to demand and contracted shipping windows; prevent detention/demurrage and adjust railcar plans proactively
Monitor movement across truck and rail to ensure accurate, on-time delivery performance and quick resolution of operational issues
Monitor assigned product inventory to ensure adequate supply while minimizing cost and carrying risk
Forecast future demand and supply challenges based on historical trends, seasonality, and operational constraints, including factors outside of the company’s control
Keep pipeline reports accurate and current; anticipate shortages, delays, and operational risks before they occur
Manage supplier and customer contracts, ensuring execution aligns with plan and communicating deviations or risks to leadership
Build and maintain positive relationships with suppliers, customers, warehouses, and logistics partners, acting as a key liaison for day-to-day operations
Work closely with sales, accounting, and warehouse teams to ensure alignment and visibility across all aspects of supply chain activity
Support continuous improvement in processes related to order flow, documentation, freight optimization, and operational accuracy
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Operations Management, Business, or related field
5+ years of supply chain experience, preferably in pet food or human food industries
Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess operational data, identify issues, and create collaborative solutions
Demonstrated success in managing inventory, rail/truck logistics, vendor accruals, and service metrics
Experience with MRP systems (e.g., Agtech) strongly preferred
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and maintain productive relationships across stakeholders
Ability to think ahead, anticipate risk, and solve problems in a fast-moving environment
Preferred
Experience with MRP systems (e.g., Agtech) strongly preferred
Company
CareersInFood.com
CareersInFood is the largest & most comprehensive niche job board in North America dedicated to the Food & Beverage Manufacturing community.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase