Associate Strategy Manager, Produce ExecutionActive$76K

The opportunity

We are seeking an experienced procurement professional to join our Procurement team as an Associate Strategy Manager, Produce Execution. In this role, you will be responsible for facilitating smooth collaboration between our Procurement Strategy and Operations teams specific to our Factor business.

What you'll do

  • Communicate effectively between Buying and Strategy teams to meet business: goals and solve for day-to-day operational issues, reporting on supply chain progress and procedural efficiency

  • Develop and execute an overarching inventory strategy by region and SKU: working closely with Strategy team and Buyers to ensure strict adherence to threshold model, par levels, and JIT manufacturing requirements

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure prompt and accurate onboarding of new ingredient SKUs

  • Manage communications and relationships with suppliers, ensuring alignment on: needs, expectations, and day-to-day performance

  • Monitor weekly stock levels and allocation plans to ensure successful operational execution of strategy

  • Manage SKU retirement process

What they're looking for

  • Work with both internal and external stakeholders to monitor and manage aging inventory
  • A problem solver: A creative problem solver with a process improvement mindset
  • Data-driven: You can organize, explore, and synthesize unstructured data into actionable insights to better inform operational decision-making
  • Detail-oriented: You possess strong organizational skills and consistently demonstrate a methodical approach to all your work