Job #:  5382
    


Sugar Foods is a multinational food products company servicing all segments of the marketplace – foodservice, cash and carry, retail, specialty and international markets. Our products cover a broad range of consumer known brands to mainstream commodity items.  We are proud of the fact that over 1000 times a second someone in the US consumes a product that we make. And still few people know who we are – consumers know our products, and our customers know our award winning efforts at quality, service, and product innovation; tested and proven for over 60 years.

In this important position, located in Commerce, CA you will plan, manage, and control key activities of the Commerce Bakery Supply Chain.

Reporting to the Director, Supply Chain, you will:
Manage Commerce Bakery -- capacity planning functions, product alignment, new product introduction, SKU reduction, product/material obsolescence, product run-outs, KPI reporting/tracking, and working capital optimization initiatives.

Manage and control the Commerce production facility Supply Chain team to include supply planning, material purchasing/coordination, master and finite scheduling, inter-plant transfer planning, all inventory control functions, receiving functions, and supervision of Material Handlers. Interface with factory staff to improve operations and address supply chain related issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

• Interface with Operations, Customer Fulfillment, Transportation, Quality Assurance, Product Development, Technical Services, Packaging, Demand Planning etc. to develop optimum business plans to insure high service levels, freshness, asset utilization and control working capital for the Commerce facility.

• Create and maintain the Master Schedule for all Commerce produced/supplied products that are sold to Foodservice, Industrial, and Chain accounts.

• Manage short and long-term production planning with a focus on improving service levels, improving plant performance and reducing material inventories.

• Assure availability, accuracy, and control of all materials maintained and used at the Commerce Bakery Facility through management of Purchasing, Receiving, Materials Handlers, and Inventory Analysts functions and personnel.

• Monitor Commerce purchasing activities relating to raw & packaging materials. Review and adjust purchasing strategies to optimize inventory levels.

• Manage all MRP system settings to ensure optimal inventory levels and purchasing criteria for raw and packaging components are maintained.

• Manage the development and implementation of systems and procedures in order to control and reduce inventories of raw materials, packaging, finished goods, & WIP.

Competencies:
This role requires superior customer service skills and attention to detail. Plus the ability to demonstrate persistence with regard to challenging goals to overcome obstacles. You must be able to manage competing demands and be willing to change approach or method to best fit the situation.

Must have the planning and organization skills to gather and analyzes information skillfully, in order to identify and develop alternative solutions to resolve issues in a timely manner. Must know how to prioritize and plan work activities to use time efficiently.

Must be able to demonstrate the business acumen necessary to understand the implications of decisions with regard to conserving organizational resources, and working within approved budget. Should have the insight to help develop and implement cost saving measures.

Key is the ability to make sound and accurate judgment with regard to decisions and support/ explain reasoning for making timely decisions.

Education and/or Experience
• BS/BA-Business Management or Related Degree
• 3 to 5 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (at the Plant level) with emphasis on MRP based operation to include forecasting, scheduling, purchasing, inventory control, receiving, and MRP data base settings
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, EXCEL, and Outlook

Competitive Benefits:
Medical (HMO & PPO), Dental (PPO & DMO) and Vision (VSP)
Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
401(k) – company match 100% of the first 4% contributed
Flexible Spending Accts (Medical and Dependent Care)

It is the policy of Sugar Foods Corporation to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status that is protected by federal, state or local law.

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