Supply Chain Program Manager
8 days ago
Baldwin Park
Job Description Role: Supply Chain Program Manager Department: Procurement Reports to: Chief Supply Chain Officer Location: Irwindale, CA | Hybrid Make a greater impact at Bonduelle Americas! Bonduelle Americas is a certified B Corp inviting people to embrace a flexitarian lifestyle with an expanding portfolio of plant-rich products available in and beyond the produce aisle. We operate four facilities and employ nearly 3,000 Associates in the US. Bonduelle Americas is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Groupe Bonduelle (BON.PA), an established global brand with more than 170 years of family heritage bringing the joy of plants to tables around the world. Globally, our ready-to-eat plant-rich food products are grown on 173,000 acres by our grower partners and marketed in nearly 100 countries. Our mission is to inspire the transition toward a plant-rich diet to contribute to people's well-being and planet health. Join us at Bonduelle Americas for an opportunity to advance your career in a culture that places people first. As a valued member of our company, you will work in a mission-driven environment aimed at preserving the planet’s resources while providing healthy plant-based products to millions of consumers around the world. Job Summary: The Supply Chain Program Manager leads cross-functional initiatives that enhance supplier performance, agricultural alignment, and end-to-end supply reliability within a short shelf-life food industry. This role manages a portfolio of projects focused on cost optimization, waste reduction, freshness performance, and supplier responsiveness — all critical to supporting Bonduelle’s mission to deliver healthy, plant-based foods at peak freshness. Operating within a dynamic, time-sensitive supply chain, the Program Manager drives improvements in supplier reliability, Ag Ops coordination, and real-time visibility across sourcing, planning, and logistics. This position partners closely with Agricultural Operations, Supply & Demand Planning, Procurement, Quality, and Finance teams to align field-level production with plant processing schedules and customer demand — ensuring products reach consumers with maximum freshness and minimal waste. What You Will Do: Supplier & Ag Ops Management • Partner with Ag Ops teams and growers to align raw material availability, harvest timing, and crop yields with production and demand requirements., • Drive supplier initiatives that balance cost, freshness, and continuity of supply for short shelf-life categories., • Conduct supplier and grower capability assessments focused on harvest reliability, quality, and yield efficiency., • Lead performance reviews with suppliers and Ag Ops partners to address service level, waste %, and product utilization., • Identify and implement process improvements across supplier planning, harvest coordination, and inventory management to improve freshness and reduce cycle times., • Strengthen forecast-to-fulfillment workflows, integrating field yield forecasts, plant capacity, and customer demand signals., • Leverage analytics to track supply continuity risks, crop performance, near-expiry inventory, and order fulfillment trends., • Partner with IT, Ag Ops, and Operations to improve data accuracy and reporting visibility across the end-to-end supply network., • Lead annual budget planning for supply chain and Ag Ops performance initiatives, focusing on cost-to-serve, yield optimization, and freshness-related waste reduction., • Forecast and monitor supplier and crop-related spend, aligning budgets with seasonal production cycles and shelf-life dynamics., • Partner with Finance and Ag Ops to track harvest yield loss, logistics costs, and material utilization, developing mitigation plans to improve margin and service., • Establish and refine KPIs that reflect short shelf-life and Ag Ops realities, including harvest forecast accuracy, yield %, service level, waste %, and days of coverage., • Enhance reporting dashboards to provide real-time visibility into crop utilization, inventory aging, and supplier performance., • Integrate freshness, yield, and waste metrics into supplier and Ag Ops scorecards. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Agriculture, Business, Food Science, or related field. * 5+ years of experience in food supply chain, planning, or procurement, ideally within short shelf-life or perishable categories. * Experience collaborating with Agricultural Operations or grower networks in raw material planning or harvest coordination. * Strong analytical and financial acumen; proven ability to quantify yield, waste, and cost improvements. * Proficiency in ERP and analytics systems (SAP, Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent). * Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. Preferred experience and Skills: • Experience in produce, ready-to-eat meals, or other short shelf-life food operations., • Familiarity with FEFO inventory management, harvest forecasting, and seasonal sourcing., • Strong understanding of S&OP, supplier risk management, and sustainability practices in food supply chains., • Supply chain and Ag Ops initiatives completed on time and within scope., • Reduced waste and short-dated inventory through improved freshness and harvest alignment., • Improved supplier and grower reliability across planting, harvesting, and delivery schedules., • Cost savings achieved through yield, waste, and process optimization. The base salary for this role typically ranges from $100,000 to $118,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on a combination of factors, including skills, experience, expertise, and location. In addition to base pay, this position may be eligible for bonuses or other incentive programs as part of a comprehensive total rewards package, which includes: • Medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options, • 401(k) retirement savings plan with diverse investment choices, • Generous paid time off and paid holidays, • Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs Learn more by visiting: