Manager Inventory Lifecycle- Remote

Company: UNFI
Location: Providence
Posted on: October 3, 2024

Job Description:

PURPOSE:The Supplier Services Inventory Lifecycle Manager is responsible for identifying the most efficient buying practices and strategies for suppliers, working collaboratively with procurement and operations on implementing change to drive efficiencies within UNFI s distribution network. This position will develop clear solutions and best practices,provide education, and ensure there are appropriate engagement and negotiation tactics and protocols in place with suppliers. This position will act as the primary liaison between the Supplier Relationship Management team and critical departments regarding supplier s inventory lifecycle
procurement, logistics, and deductions.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Manage/Implement Period End Buy Program for Suppliers
identify targets, develop/implement recommendations, establish/report metrics
Manage/Implement Vendor Logistics team
identify targets, develop/implement recommendations, establish/report metrics
Collaborate/support and participate in Supplier Meetings with Supplier Relationship Managers
Manage team of direct reports
1:1 s, project management, performance reviews 10%
Distribution Center Capacity Review
participate/manage DC Capacity projects for Supplier Relationship Management team
Support Service Level Reporting/Metrics
Top 100 OOS, Recap/Root Cause, Weekly meetings
Support Supplier Compliance on Late & Unappointed and Missed Appointments
Performs other relevant job duties as required.JOB REQUIREMENTS:Education/ Certifications/or Equivalent combination of education training and experience:
Bachelor s degree in business or related fieldExperience:
5-7 years of Supplier Chain experience with a thorough understanding of end-to-end operationsKnowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:
Understanding of market penetration strategies, market development techniques, and market segmentation strategies with a focus on trends and consumer behavior tactics
Strong negotiation skills
Thorough understanding of supplier chain lifecycle, particularly procurement, distribution, and operations
Strong understanding of the supplier landscape
natural, organic, specialty, and conventional
Strong knowledge of manufacturing, manufacturing costs, and product price components
Excellent leadership skills
ability to manage cross-functionally as well as across a variety of positions/titles
Strong oral and written communication skills
Critical thinking, solution and action oriented
ability manage projects through from inception to completion
Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.
Solid analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills
Computer literate and ability to use all related hardware and softwarePHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/ DEMANDS:
Some travel may be required
Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment
Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle,or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone and other office equipment in the course of normalworkday
Stooping, bending, twisting and reaching may be required in completion of job dutiesThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and/or location.

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