Senior Supply Chain Manager

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Lead and optimize supply chain operations in a food and beverage manufacturing environment while ensuring compliance with quality standards and enhancing supplier relationships.

Senior Supply Chain Manager

Location: On-Site | Manufacturing Facility
Schedule: Full-Time | First Shift (with occasional travel)

About the Role

The Senior Supply Chain Manager is responsible for end-to-end supply chain execution across sourcing, purchasing, inventory control, warehousing, and logistics. This role ensures uninterrupted production by maintaining strong supplier relationships, accurate inventory levels, and compliant material flow in a food & beverage manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on leadership role that partners closely with Quality, Operations, and Executive Leadership.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead sourcing and procurement of all raw materials, packaging, and supply inputs
  • Develop, implement, and continuously improve supply chain strategies to maximize efficiency and performance
  • Execute purchasing activities approved by the CEO and Executive Chairman using established pricing platforms
  • Manage day-to-day operations of plant warehouses, coolers, and inventory storage areas
  • Maintain close coordination with Senior Quality leadership to ensure all materials meet COA and quality standards
  • Oversee documentation, reconciliation, and tracking of all inbound and outbound shipments
  • Compile and enter daily inventory data for raw materials, packaging, and finished goods
  • Proactively resolve logistics, inventory, and operational discrepancies with internal teams and transportation providers
  • Ensure warehouses, equipment, and storage areas are operated safely, cleanly, and in compliance with food safety standards
  • Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely within racked warehouse environments
  • Load and unload FTL and LTL over-the-road shipments
  • Operate small trucks, sprinter vans, and commercial vehicles as needed (no CDL required)
  • Support occasional overnight travel based on business needs

Requirements

Qualifications & Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Management, Economics, Industrial Sciences, or related field preferred
  • CPM or other supply chain/purchasing certifications strongly preferred
  • Experience in food and beverage manufacturing highly preferred
  • Familiarity with QuickBooks preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and general computer-based systems
  • Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English; bilingual Spanish is a plus
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Dependable, punctual, and demonstrates a strong work ethic
  • Valid driver’s license with acceptable MVR per insurance requirements
  • Must pass pre-employment screening and background check

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand for extended periods during production shifts
  • Ability to safely use ladders, forklifts, safety cages, and harnesses when required
  • Regularly lift up to 25 lbs; occasionally lift up to 50 lbs with assistance as needed
  • Ability to work in a food and beverage manufacturing environment with variable temperatures

We are a technical recruiting boutique firm, with roots in software and technology development, and experience as hiring managers, for startups and mid-sized companies, across a variety of industries.

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