Sr. Manager Supply Chain

Full-time - Senior

Horse Cave, KY

Food Manufacturing

About the position

T. Marzetti Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lancaster Colony Corporation, is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Manager for its Horse Cave facility, which operates as both a large-scale manufacturing plant and a regional distribution center. This role is pivotal in overseeing and optimizing the end-to-end supply chain processes, including procurement, production planning, inbound receiving, warehouse operations, and finished goods delivery. The Senior Supply Chain Manager will lead a team of approximately 150 members and is responsible for ensuring customer service, quality, and cost-effectiveness in operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a direct team of 12 to 18 supply chain professionals.
• Maintain the highest level of Safety and ensure compliance with OSHA and company standards.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and accountability, providing best in class standards for inventory management.
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies that align with the company's goals and objectives.
• Manage the sourcing and procurement of raw materials, packaging, and services, building strong relationships with suppliers.
• Oversee the production planning process to optimize service and drive operational efficiencies.
• Conduct analysis of aging material inventory, identifying obsolete, slow-moving, and excess stock.
• Evaluate stocking levels for materials and packaging, implementing and managing stocking strategies.
• Participate in new product and product discontinuation processes, directing plants on master data setup and removal of discontinued resources.
• Plan and receive shipments of inbound raw materials and packaging.
• Schedule and receive finished goods from other Marzetti plants.
• Oversee warehouse operations to ensure safety, productivity, inventory accuracy, and service.
• Plan transportation with carriers for timely delivery of goods to customers.
• Participate in the development of the Financial Annual Operating Plan.
• Track key performance indicators and manage processes to address deviations from targets.
• Optimize supply chain processes through Marzetti Operational Excellence and workflows for efficiency and cost savings.
• Lead initiatives to streamline supply chain processes and enhance efficiency.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to enhance team performance.
• Foster a collaborative and results-oriented work environment.
• Analyze data to provide insights and recommendations for decision-making.
• Collaborate with other departments to align supply chain activities with overall business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, operations management, business administration, or a related field (MBA preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in procurement, planning, logistics, production operations, and warehouse management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large teams and develop direct reports.
• Technical proficiency in supply chain software (SAP preferred) and ERP systems.
• Familiarity with data analytics and visualization techniques.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.