Supply Chain Manager

• Design and manage sourcing strategies for raw materials, including supplier selection, qualification, pricing, and performance management
• Partner with senior leadership to develop scalable procurement and supplier management processes
• Coordinate closely with manufacturing and logistics teams to ensure reliable material flow and minimize disruptions
• Maintain temperature-controlled handling and distribution in compliance with FDA and food safety requirements
• Provide oversight across supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, and quality functions
• Lead and support a large network of contracted suppliers and field operators
• Promote safe working practices across transportation, storage, and facility operations
• Oversee end-to-end material movement, including sourcing, receiving, storage, shipping, and distribution
• Support implementation and optimization of ERP systems to improve inventory accuracy, traceability, and order execution
• Contribute to sales and operations planning activities to balance demand, capacity, and supply
• Establish processes that support inventory control, working capital efficiency, and responsiveness to demand changes
• Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic initiatives and growth planning
• Assess new ingredient sourcing opportunities with strong commercial potential
• Engage as needed with regulatory agencies, funding partners, and strategic collaborators
• Track supply chain performance metrics, service levels, and costs
• Identify and implement improvements across procurement, logistics, and cold-chain operations
• Drive consistent execution while supporting margin improvement and scalable growth

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related discipline
• advanced degree preferred
• Five or more years of relevant experience in food or beverage manufacturing or processing environments
• Experience with sales and operations planning and demand forecasting
• Background in inventory management, working capital optimization, and supply planning
• Strong Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage complex, interconnected workflows with accuracy and consistency
• Comfortable operating independently in a fast-moving, evolving environment

Exposure to seasonal supply models and variable demand environments preferred