We’re looking for a team-oriented individual to join our Supply Chain in-house operations. This position is responsible for owning all facets of purchasing, coastal production planning, finished goods management & inventory control. This position requires hands-on involvement in all critical activities such as purchasing, shipping logistics, inventory management by location, inventory reconciliations, MRP system management, co-packer communication, data entry & analysis, and cross-functional communication. It is understood that this position will play a key role in - and be accountable for - achieving annual company goals as they pertain to sales, margin, and customer service.
Responsibilities
- Supply chain planning inclusive of MRP, purchasing execution, production planning and product allocation
- Inventory control efforts with raw materials and finished goods including, but not limited to, inventory transfers & lot tracking
- Use of MRP to execute purchasing that supports the set production plan
- Transactional execution and system management of a NetSuite inventory management system
- Manage appropriate inventory levels of finished goods across a multitude of 3rd party sites, accounting for both sales forecasts and customer orders
- Communicate thoroughly across functions, specifically with Manufacturing, Customer Service, Accounting, and Sales
- Actively communicate and work with manufacturing & supplier partners to ensure timelines are met
- Identify and resolve discrepancies with freight partners for all shipments containing incomplete or inaccurate product information
- Achieve overall corporate as well as specific functional goals
- Identify opportunities to improve procedures and policies that add value to the business
Requirements
Above all, this person must demonstrate integrity, sound judgment, and a collaborative, team-oriented approach. The ideal candidate is an energetic and creative problem-solver who can balance multiple priorities, maintain strong attention to detail, and take initiative to move work forward in a fast-paced environment.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
- Ability to quickly develop a strong understanding of the company’s products and business operations
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a strong sense of urgency
- Comfortable working in an entrepreneurial, evolving environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and web-based applications; advanced Excel skills required and NetSuite experience preferred
- Supply chain experience in a consumer food or beverage company preferred
- Ability to work from the Newton, MA office four days per week, with the option to work remotely one day per week
Benefits
In addition to the salary range for this position ($70,000 - $80,000), Spindrift offers the following compensation and benefits:
- Annual bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with a current employer contribution rate of 80% towards monthly premiums, regardless of plan type selected
- Company-paid life insurance, and a 401k employer match
- Monthly cell phone allowance
- Annual allowances for personal use of Spindrift product, health and wellness, professional development, and social justice education
- A host of voluntary benefits including but not limited to additional life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance.
- Paid parental leave, vacation, sick, personal, bereavement, community service, and holiday time