Plant Supply Chain Manager

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 At Vital Farms, we are proud of our incredible stakeholders, and the diversity they represent from all areas and communities in which we operate and serve. We view this as a source of strength for us and your job is to help us make it even better. 

The Plant Supply Chain Manager will report to the Director of Plant Operations. This role will provide overall leadership, direction, and support to the plant supply chain team to ensure effective and efficient execution of all daily warehouse operations, with additional responsibility to achieve continuously improving results in facility space utilization, planning, purchasing and logistics strategy. The Plant Supply Chain Manager will have responsibility for acquiring a deep understanding of all areas of planning, purchasing, logistics, and inventory replenishment, as well as challenging current processes and developing and implementing near-term and long-range plans. Identifying and developing key performance metrics for measuring, reporting, and improving plant supply chain efficiencies will be a critical requirement for this position.

Your Role:

• Develop and drive plant Supply Chain program improvement to enable the organization to deliver strategic company business plans and growth initiatives.
• Plan, organize, & direct the course of logistics operations by coordinating operational functions with ECS and our other logistics stakeholders.
• Define, implement, and measure supply chain KPI’s and practices including those related to productivity, inventory, purchasing, efficiency, and customer service.
• Maximize operational efficiencies using defined metrics to continuously improve performance.
• Implement, enhance, and maintain logistical operations processes, procedures, and improvements.
• Responsible for working with inventory team to control practices to reduce shrinkage.
• Supervise and manage direct reports; apply advanced interpersonal and communication skills to motivate the crew and ensure productivity levels are met.
• Provide development for all levels of plant supply chain operations.
• Collaborate with all levels of the organization, including ECS leadership and the Remote Supply Chain team to execute day-to-day operations and the overall strategic plan.
• Provide support for ERP systems implementation and support.

What You Bring to the Table:

• 7+ years of relevant experience with demonstrated progression in plan supply chain operations management roles.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or related field.
• Experience in managing and leading teams.
• Strong background in managing process improvement/efficiencies.
• Demonstrated planning, project management, problem solving techniques and analytical skills; able to partner and communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Strong, working knowledge of supply chain management systems.
• Results-oriented attitude with a proven track record of ensuring key deadlines are met.
• Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and honesty in all aspects.
• Highly effective written communications and high attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize competing demands.
• Above average technical skills including use of all MS Office products.
• Demonstrated utilization of plant planning systems
• APICS certification highly desired
• You’re no hero – You know the power of teamwork and celebrate the work of others before your own
• You give a sh*t – You believe in acting like an owner and making Vital Farms a place to be proud of
• You raise the standards – You know growth can be hard, but you strive to improve yourself and others each day
• You can walk in someone else’s boots – You seek to understand other’s viewpoints and think that you get to better answers by sitting on the same side of the table
• You don’t walk on eggshells – You’re not afraid to leave the bullsh*t behind and have honest conversations.

What We Bring to the Table:

• A fast-paced, energetic, environment with passionate people who are leading a movement to bring ethically produced food to the table.
• Competitive pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Paid Parental Leave, just to name a few).
• Generous retirement contributions: 401(k) + 3% Contribution from Day 1.
• Free eggs and butter.
• Fun team SWAG that will make you the talk of the town.
• Professional development opportunities and an amazing team dedicated to your growth.

Last updated on Jul 31, 2024