67 applicants

Company

Wild Alaskan Company · 6 hours ago

Value Added Manager

Remote, US

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $120K/yr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Develop ingredient programs that meet the following criteria:

Fully traceable supply chain from source to production to shipment to fulfillment centers

Verifiable ethical practices of suppliers, including, but not limited to, fair wages and safe working conditions.

Establish direct relationships with supply sources.

Regular auditing of supplier base.

Based upon new concepts from the Product Development team, procure the following types of ingredients for bench samples and full production: seafood, spices, oils, produce, grains, wheat, dairy, eggs, sauces, condiments and packaging.

Understand how the ingredients interact with various seafood species to support product formulation and food safety requirements..

Experience with raw material sourcing with general product formulation guidelines, including nutritional and cost requirements, allergen management, sustainability considerations, and regulatory compliance.

Monitor inventory levels to ensure adequate supply at each fulfillment center.

Source value-add ready-to-cook (RTC) and ready-to-eat (RTE) categories.

Identify opportunities for process improvement and change management.

Create projections for seafood and calculate ordering needs as well as forecast projected costs of new items.

Understanding full product specifications, sourcing model, seasonality and product variations.

Develop strategic direction for ensuring continuity of ingredient supply for WAC members.

Work with FSQA to ensure sufficient documentation is current for suppliers and production facilities.

Maintain accurate market insights and communicate fluctuations to team.

Lead new ingredient onboarding for the organization.

Liaise between suppliers and WAC leadership on credit lines, accounts payable and accounts receivable.

Coordinate with manufacturers to communicate future Wild Alaskan Company production needs and ensure timely completion.

Work cross-functionally with the internal WAC team regarding product needs. This includes interaction with Product Development, Finance, Data, Digital Product and Marketing teams.

Travel, as needed, to current and prospective suppliers to provide product/process familiarization, resolution of problems, product development assistance and general business updates.

Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualification

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Supply Chain ManagementSustainable SourcingProcurementProduct FormulationGoogle SuiteWMS SystemsValue-Added SourcingInventory ManagementAsanaLookerFinancial ModelingRemote Team Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree or 5+ years of relevant experience in supply chain, purchasing, finance and sustainable food systems.

Experience managing sustainability practices at scale and balancing cost with ethical sourcing.

Experience vetting and onboarding co-manufacturers.

Proven track record in procurement with the following categories: seafood, spices, oils, produce, grains, wheat, dairy, eggs, sauces, condiments and packaging.

Experience sourcing value-added RTE and RTC categories in addition to raw ingredients.

Experience managing finished food items to production.

Experience with General Product Formulation Guidelines.

Passionate about sustainable, wild-caught seafood.

Proficiency in Google Suite with emphasis on Excel/Google Sheets and WMS systems.

Adaptable to new systems and processes (Asana, Looker, etc.).

Ability to execute quickly.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Experience working with distributed remote teams.