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Procurement & Planning Manager

16 days ago

Clovis

Job Description WAWONA FROZEN FOODS ABOUT THIS COMPANY We pride ourselves on being family-owned and operated and treating our employees like family. Working at a company where safety and quality are top priorities. Every day, Wawona Frozen Foods' commitment to excellence justifies its reputation for delivering superior quality, value, and service. Wawona's state-of-the-art production methods and facilities ensure consistent high-quality products - all while maintaining the highest food safety standards as required by the USDA and state regulators. ABOUT THIS ROLE The Procurement and Planning Manager reports to the Director of Supply Chain to lead the buying and procuring of the company's supply of products and services. It is their responsibility to ensure the company sources quality and affordable products and builds out forecasting schedules to ensure production has what is needed to meet sales quotas and demands in a reasonable time. Maintain relationships, understand production schedules, and evaluate buying strategies to ensure ample product is sourced to run production. DUTIES INCLUDE • Liaising with key company employees to determine their product and service needs., • Perform all procurement activities, including pre-qualification, negotiating supplier agreements, preparation of contracts, and tender management., • Supervise the purchasing and procurement process across all departments., • Identifying areas for improvement to drive performance and business results continually., • Manage the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of procurement for the organization., • Developing solid relationships with business stakeholders and strategic supply partners to improve business., • Creating policies and procedures for risk management and mitigation, • Create Standard Operating Procedures for the Purchasing/Procurement department and process., • Stay informed about market trends, industry developments, and changes in supply and demand to make informed purchasing decisions., • Negotiate favorable terms, pricing, and delivery schedules with suppliers, ensuring that contracts are clear, enforceable, and aligned with organizational objectives., • Monitor inventory levels to prevent overstocking or stockouts, optimizing the balance between availability and cost., • Identify and mitigate potential risks in the supply chain, such as disruptions, quality issues, or regulatory compliance concerns., • Maintain and report on KPI's, OKR's or other metrics, reporting to leadership with valuable trends, information, and for budgeting purposes., • Regularly assess supplier performance based on key performance indicators (KPIs) and quality metrics and take corrective actions as needed., • Collaborate with various departments, such as production, finance, and warehouse, to ensure that procurement aligns with their needs and supports overall business operations., • Identify strategic sourcing, supplier consolidation, and diversification opportunities to enhance efficiency and reduce risk., • Ensure invoices, pricing, and all purchasing is validated and tracked through budgeting systems. Oversee invoices verifications and approval to pay, validating inventory and pricing matches contract terms., • Work closely with production and warehouse to ensure forecasting, lead times, and scheduling align with product on hand, production schedules, and sales orders., • Partner closely with Field Operations and Quality teams to review fresh fruit quality, harvest timing, and supply readiness, ensuring raw materials meet specification, food safety standards, and production timelines., • Conduct regular reviews of fresh fruit performance with field operations to align quality, maturity, availability, and delivery timing with production and customer requirements., • Travel periodically to supplier and grower locations to assess vendor compliance, quality systems, food safety practices, contract adherence, and operational capabilities., • Perform on-site supplier audits and relationship reviews to validate contract terms, strengthen partnerships, and identify opportunities for improvement or risk mitigation., • Manages data analytics and forecasting on purchasing, planning, supply chain, and inventory in collaboration with sales, production, warehouse, and purchasing., • Oversee and ensure collaboration between procurement, demand planning, supply planning, inventory, and consumption., • Collaborate with product development teams to source materials and components for new products, considering factors like cost, availability, and lead times., • Implement process improvements, technology enhancements, and best practices to streamline procurement processes and achieve greater efficiency., • Generate reports and analyze data to track purchasing trends, measure performance, and provide insights for decision-making., • Bachelor's degree in business, economics, information systems, or related field, • 5+ years of experience in sourcing, supply chain, procurement, or purchasing., • Proven ability to generate and work with analytics, forecasting, and schedules to build outsourcing/buying plans., • Ability to read and understand production schedules, contracts, and financial reports., • Ability to use CRM tools, Power BI, and other ERP Tools., • Strong team building, coaching, and mentoring skills., • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills, • Demonstrated organizational capabilities, detail-oriented, and ability to prioritize and handle multiple priorities simultaneously., • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision., • Excellent listening skills and strong communication skills, • A strong work ethic and a can-do attitude, • Self-motivated and self-starter, • Excellent time management skills, • Ability to identify and resolve issues or problems., • Ability to lead projects from inception to implementation, developing plans and follow-up. $100,000 to $125,00 annual Salary for Exempt Position, Onsite BENEFITS • Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, ADD, Life, FSA and DCAP Benefit Options, • Generous 401k with Company Match, • Paid Holidays, • Vacation and PTO, • We learn together. We believe in supporting all employees with all the training, resources, and tools to be successful. We invest in our people, we learn together, we take the time to train, and we grow together. We celebrate OUR people and want each employee to have a long career with Wawona Frozen Foods., • We focus on building and keeping relationships, going above and beyond, and offering world-class service. Empowering each team member to make Wawona Frozen Foods better every day, come up with improvements and suggest suggestions, and help us be innovative. We are proud of our history and want to continue to leave a legacy., • Wawona Frozen Foods promotes a work environment that encourages problem-solving, collaboration, and a culture of growth. We roll up our sleeves, we get dirty, we exemplify true grit, and we support each other because we truly care about our people., • We pride ourselves on having a diverse team matching our diverse product base. We have an inclusive culture where different professional and personal perspectives, ideas, and suggestions are respected and welcomed., • We pride ourselves on the fast-paced environment that our season creates, and we recognize that if it was not for our people working hard that we would not be as successful., • We strive to deliver the best fruit products available and to be a valued partner in every one of our customer's successes. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to: • Work in an environment where there can be medium to loud noise and in cold temperatures., • Stand and walk, feel, reach with hands and arms. Occasionally requested to sit and talk or hear., • A fast-paced environment that requires high attention to details and minimal down time., • Occasional lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects, such as buckets of fruit, boxes, pails, etc. Lifting requirement: Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. independently., • Other duties as assigned requiring repetitive tasks, duties, or assignments such as sorting, packing, stacking, or cutting., • Work flexible/varying schedules to support the team, customers, and deadlines., • Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision and ability to see all colors., • You will be regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme cold, and vibration. Exposure to cleaning products and agents for the sanitation of equipment and machinery regularly. Applicants must be fully authorized to work in the U.S. and physically be in the U.S. Wawona Frozen Foods is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected factor. NOTICE TO RECRUITERS, EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES, AND/OR VENDORS Please note that Wawona Frozen Foods does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or vendors. Without a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Wawona Frozen Foods will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without Wawona Frozen Foods' authorization, Wawona Frozen Foods is without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Wawona Frozen Foods. Verbal commitments from any Wawona Frozen Food employees will not be considered binding terms. This applies to all Wawona Frozen Foods locations and offices. It is the responsibility of all third-party recruiters and vendors to know this policy.

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