Director of Supply Chain & Procurement

Company: Crystal Creamery
Location: Modesto
Posted on: November 20, 2020

Job Description:

Career Opportunities with Crystal Creamery A great place to work. Share with friends or Subscribe Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities? Join our team Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. The Director of Supply Chain and Procurement role has the primary function of implementing standardized and sustainable processes and procedures which result in structure and centralization to the supply chain and procurement departments. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. -- Negotiate agreements which allow the company to achieve its savings objectives -- Manage inventory levels and inventory value in a manner which allows the company to achieve its inventory valuation goals -- Purchasing ingredients and PFR (purchase for resale) inventory. -- Address all communications through email and telephone in timely and effective manner -- Evaluate, select and implement electronic purchasing and receiving system for ingredients, packaging and purchased products -- Create a structured supply chain and procurement organization utilizing existing resources -- Partner with IT departments to implement steps to increase centralization within company processes -- Review analyze and define supply chain and procurement activities to present clear objectives to company peers -- Gain commitment of company peers in forthcoming changes and adjustments through clear communication of benefits -- Create processes which reduce packaging and inventory values -- Create a companywide structured procurement and organization for ingredients, packaging and purchased products -- Define supply chain objectives and implement through the partnership of many related departments and parties -- Act as a liaison between multiple functional departments internally and externally within the company. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. -- Proven experience in Quality Assurance, Food Plant Sanitation or related field -- Minimum of 3 years in Supply Chain and Procurement areas within a company setting -- Bachelors Degree in relevant field -- Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively -- Experience with Lean company methods to implement policies and procedures in an efficient and meaningful manner -- Multi tasking and organizational skills -- Position requires incumbent to have ability to embrace new programs, procedures and policy through company---s commitment to remaining competitive, efficient and effective. -- Strong computer skills specifically in spreadsheet and database programs -- Advanced interpersonal skills and negotiation skills -- Ability to negotiate terms and conditions which are conducive to goals and objectives -- Strong analytical skills specifically in contrasting various opportunities and their associated contracts -- Strong leadership, team building and motivational skills to drive internal customers -- Ability effectively accomplish goals through large amounts of computer and phone use as a large aspect of daily activities -- Ability to effectively work in an office environment Must maintain a high level of confidentiality and exercise discretion in a competent manner . Crystal Creamery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified women, minorities and US military veterans are encouraged to apply.

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