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Job description
The Sourcing and Inventory Manager is responsible for supporting all aspects MIC Food product supply, availability and inventory management. This position is responsible for supporting the execution of category sourcing strategies to assure supply, quality, and cost competitiveness for MIC Food in the U.S and international markets. Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager, this role is a key member of the Supply Chain Management Team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the execution of strategies, programs, and policies for our products to meet near- and long-term operational requirements of MIC Food.
- Responsible for sourcing and negotiating with suppliers to ensure the availability of quality products at competitive prices.
- Manage supplier relationships, assess supplier performance, and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements
- Engage with key supply chain teams, including Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Distribution and Logistics, to support organizational and MIC Food goals to maximize value and efficiency
- Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Monitor Key Performance Indicators evaluating supplier performance including lead time, fill rate and compliance.
Monitor and manage inventory levels across multiple 3rd party distribution centers. - Support product innovation, market tests, sustainability, and strategic initiative projects from a supply-related perspective.
- Analyze and report on supply chain metrics to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous improvement.
Qualifications and Skills
- Success as an effective communicator throughout the organization and across multi-level personnel both internally and externally
- Familiarity with analyzing inventory data, working with distribution centers, and understanding DC operations, Purchase Order processes, inventory management and freight logistics (ocean freight, LTL, FTL, temperature controlled, re-distribution, crossdock).
- Proficient in data manipulation and analysis. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills leading to driving supply chain improvements and cost savings.
- Detail oriented with the ability to accurately multi-task to meet deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written skills, including formal presentation experience and ability to prepare and deliver presentations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred). Demand and inventory forecasting, production planning software is a plus.
- Ability to be solutions oriented, proactive, results driven and a self-starter that can work with little supervision.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain and/or business experience in Food Manufacturing, Distribution, or related field required
- Fluent English and Spanish preferred.
- Agriculture background is a plus.
- The position may require occasional international travel.
Job description
The Sourcing and Inventory Manager is responsible for supporting all aspects MIC Food product supply, availability and inventory management. This position is responsible for supporting the execution of category sourcing strategies to assure supply, quality, and cost competitiveness for MIC Food in the U.S and international markets. Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager, this role is a key member of the Supply Chain Management Team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the execution of strategies, programs, and policies for our products to meet near- and long-term operational requirements of MIC Food.
- Responsible for sourcing and negotiating with suppliers to ensure the availability of quality products at competitive prices.
- Manage supplier relationships, assess supplier performance, and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements
- Engage with key supply chain teams, including Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Distribution and Logistics, to support organizational and MIC Food goals to maximize value and efficiency
- Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Monitor Key Performance Indicators evaluating supplier performance including lead time, fill rate and compliance.
Monitor and manage inventory levels across multiple 3rd party distribution centers. - Support product innovation, market tests, sustainability, and strategic initiative projects from a supply-related perspective.
- Analyze and report on supply chain metrics to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous improvement.
Qualifications and Skills
- Success as an effective communicator throughout the organization and across multi-level personnel both internally and externally
- Familiarity with analyzing inventory data, working with distribution centers, and understanding DC operations, Purchase Order processes, inventory management and freight logistics (ocean freight, LTL, FTL, temperature controlled, re-distribution, crossdock).
- Proficient in data manipulation and analysis. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills leading to driving supply chain improvements and cost savings.
- Detail oriented with the ability to accurately multi-task to meet deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written skills, including formal presentation experience and ability to prepare and deliver presentations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred). Demand and inventory forecasting, production planning software is a plus.
- Ability to be solutions oriented, proactive, results driven and a self-starter that can work with little supervision.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain and/or business experience in Food Manufacturing, Distribution, or related field required
- Fluent English and Spanish preferred.
- Agriculture background is a plus.
- The position may require occasional international travel.
The Supply Chain Analyst at MIC Food will play a crucial role in optimizing the efficiency of the organization’s supply chain operations. They analyze data, identify trends, and propose solutions to improve processes. The analyst works closely with other departments including sales, finance, procurement, production, logistics, distribution and others to ensure a seamless flow of goods and information from suppliers to customers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Gather data from various sources within the supply chain for analysis to identify trends, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies.
- Propose solutions to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and improve quality across the supply chain.
- Prepare reports and presentations for management.
- Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Support the selection, implementation, and adoption of supply chain execution systems.
Qualifications and Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets and derive actionable insights.
- Proven experience working with Excel, including advanced functions such as VLOOKUP, IF statements, and PivotTables.
- Proficiency in Power Query for data manipulation and analysis.
- Working knowledge of data visualization tools such as Power BI to create insightful dashboards and reports.
- Experience with ERP and supply chain execution software use and implementations. SAP preferred.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment with attention to detail and a results-oriented mindset.
- Experience with project management and process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Fluent English and Spanish preferred.