Supply Chain Manager - Rensselaer, United States - Conagra Brands

Description

Job SummaryDirects the Supply Chain functions of Planning, Scheduling, Procurement, Warehousing and Transportation, so that plant consistently achieves its target customer service levels with a minimum investment in inventories and distribution costs.

Direct reports include Supply Planner, Material Planner and Warehouse Cell Lead.

Works as a communication liaison between the plant, and corporate logistics, customer service, manufacturing platform, and related brand and business teams in proactively communicating and/or resolving issues related to service, scheduling and deployment.

Position ResponsibilitiesUnderstand the end-to-end Supply Chain for the organization and our customersEmbracing a relentless yet disciplined curiosity for why - challenging the status quo and seeking continuous improvement in Supply Chain practicesAbility to embrace a customer centric mindset and advocate for external focus throughout the Supply Chain organizationDrive Supply Chain agenda with retail strategic customersServe as Supply Chain liaison between the company and strategic customersLead customer interactions with leaders in Customer Replenishment, Supply Chain Services, Transportation, & Warehouse OperationsDevelop/enhance Supply Chain processes to minimize costs and maximize efficienciesManage customer efficiency policies and programsManage supplier performance scorecards and KPIs and provide development assistanceAnalysis of logistical deductions and nuisance feesProvide leadership to pull together additional resources as required to address Supply Chain opportunities and collaborative efficienciesPerform periodic Supply Chain business reviews with internal and external customersBuild relationships with key customersSupport Sales teams on increasing sales and improving profitabilityLead/facilitate demand planning activities associated with major events, transitions, new and discontinued itemsPosition QualificationsBachelor's degree (Supply Chain Management preferred)- 7 years Supply Chain experience (Warehousing, Transportation, Sales & Operations Planning, Customer Service)Ability to work with and across project teamsStrong analytical skillsStrong customer interfacing skillsCompetence in business systems and SAP highly desirableParticipates in Plant Staff and Start Up Meetings as required.

Actively participate in plant CPS activities.
Strong background in material management systems required. SAP production planning and WMS a plus.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret quality procedures. Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with individuals at all levels of the organization.

Analyze & interpret materials management data & logically deduce the intended outcome to support production initiatives utilizing JIT philosophy & principles.

Ability to accurately and efficiently analyze data and make corresponding decisions that support both business needs and plant objectives.

APICS Certification a plusExperience in Supply SchedulingGood leadership, project management, and organizational skills with the ability to work-cross functionallyStrong analytical and problem solving skillsSelf-directed, resulted and goal orientedExperience in a Matrix environmentExperience with MS Office tools, specifically Outlook, Word and ExcelPhysical RequirementsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

The employee frequently is required to stand and walk.

The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; taste and smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The employee will be exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Our Benefits:
We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insuranceWealth: great pay, incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase planGrowth: online courses, virtual and classroom development experiencesBalance: paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role)

Our Company:
Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. We have a rich heritage of making great food, and a team that's passionate about innovation and growth.

Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic brands, such as Birds Eye, Marie Callender's, Banquet, Healthy Choice, Slim Jim, Reddi-wip, and Vlasic, and emerging brands, including Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, Duke's, Earth Balance, Gardein, and Frontera.

We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry.

For more information, visit Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law.