We are seeking a highly analytical and execution-focused Supply Chain Manager to oversee the end-to-end logistics, procurement, and production planning of our bread products.
Because our products have a highly sensitive shelf-life, you will lead strategies to balance daily consumer demand with manufacturing capacity. Your primary mission is to optimize raw ingredient inflow, streamline quick-moving distribution networks, and minimize product waste while ensuring maximum freshness and retail fulfillment.
Key Responsibilities:
Demand Planning & Production Scheduling:
- Daily Forecasting: Lead daily and weekly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP;) to align bakery production.
- Inventory Tuning: Maintain optimal ingredient inventory levels (flour, yeast, sugar, packaging) to support uninterrupted high-speed baking lines without creating excess holding costs.
Procurement & Supplier Management:
- Commodity Sourcing: Source, negotiate, and manage contracts for bulk commodities and agricultural ingredients, ensuring strict cost control and continuity of supply.
- Quality Assurance Alignment:
Partner with Quality Control to guarantee all suppliers meet food safety standards and certifications.
- Packaging Operations: Secure high-volume, automated packaging materials to feed quick-turn wrap lines seamlessly.
Logistics & Direct-to-Store Distribution
- Fresh Route Optimization: Oversee the daily, high-velocity distribution network ensuring overnight delivery of fresh baked goods to retail partners.
- Cold Chain Management: Manage distinct temperature-controlled logistics product portfolios.
Candidate Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience of supply chain management experience, strictly within the Food(Bread)
Core Competencies
- Proven ability to make rapid, data-backed decisions under tight timelines dictated by product expiration dates.
- Sharp contract negotiation skills dealing with volatile agricultural commodity markets.
- Deep understanding of food safety protocols and traceability legislation.