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Identify and maintain sourcing for new and existing contract manufactured food products. Assuring timely delivery of finished products, which meet required specifications, cost targets, and volume requirements. Assure timely delivery of finished goods production, deliver on cost targets, execute annual cost reductions and help to ensure Finished Goods meet the required specifications. Develop and maintain business relationships with Contract Manufacturers responsible for manufacturing NHS Finished Goods. Act as a liaison and single point of contact between Contract Manufacturers and the functional departments.
Job Responsibility:
Develops and refreshes the operating strategy for specified domestic contract operations for the assigned manufacturing format
Works closely with other Contract Ops Account Managers and internal customers such as R&D, QA, Supply Chain Operations and Operations Business teams to determine manufacturing capabilities which are needed externally
Identifies outside manufacturers that are capable of producing required products consistent with established quality and regulatory requirements and within established cost parameters
Negotiates contracts that provide the overall best value to the company and establishes key performance indicators for each external manufacturer to drive continuous improvement and reduction in total delivered cost
Responsible for the development and communication links between the external manufacturer and the key internal interfaces
Develop/operate from detailed project plans to insure time line for launches and/or customer shipments are met
Identify and share best practices across the internal and external supply chain network resulting in continuous improvement of product quality and productivity
Ensure compliance with guidelines as outlined in the Nestle standard for contract manufacturers through frequent touch points and visits
Responsible and key contributor to the Make or Buy analysis with inputs form the respective functional areas
Conduct Annual Business Reviews with applicable Contract Manufacturing locations
Participate in annual Quality Audits at each applicable Contract Manufacturing location
Aid Procurement team in regards to ensuring supply
Requirements:
University graduate in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field
7+ years of food or dietary supplement manufacturing experience in supply chain, plant operations, purchasing, engineering, or sourcing/contract manufacturing experience
Must have ability to work with customers at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
Travel 25%
Nice to have:
Ability to apply knowledge of multidisciplinary business principles and practices to achieve successful outcomes in cross-functional projects and activities
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines
Experience developing, implementing, and sustaining processes
Capable of holding Contract Food Manufacturers accountable for meeting production supply requirements while adhering to cost expectations
Detail oriented with strong analytical and reconciliation abilities
Strong understanding of manufacturing cost drivers, ability to analyze and infer data, and capable of interpreting contract language
Excellent relationship management skills with both external and internal constituents
Operates independently and leads activities with little directions
Experience interpreting and implementing technical changes (i.e. process, equipment, etc.) in a manufacturing environment
Ability to translate Nestle requirements into Contract Food Manufacturer's terms and systems
Strong ability to influence internal and external partners to elevate performance against goals
Demonstrated ability to identify issues and develop comprehensive action plans for resolution