Job Tittle - Supply Chain Manager

Job Location - Hilo, HI

Client Summary -

We are a Food and Beverage Organization. Our mission is to provide healthy, delicious, Hawaiian volcanic water to people throughout the world with as little impact as possible

Job Summary -

The Sr. Supply Chain Manager is a key critical role for our Hilo, Hawaii Operations. Responsibilities range from leading teams across procurement, inventory management, logistics, distribution, product tracking, driver management, problem-solving, training, managing staff, and overseeing the day-to-day logistics for ground and ocean movements to the mainland.

Responsibilities -

• Oversee the receiving, warehousing, distribution, raw materials, finished goods, and e-commerce warehouses, as well as assigning warehouse maintenance and upkeep tasks to appropriate team members
• Coordinate transportation and warehousing activities, selecting optimal shipping routes, and managing logistics providers to ensure timely deliveries
• Oversee logistics and planning to meet production goals and metrics
• Oversee sales orders and execution
• Identify potential supply chain disruptions and implement mitigation strategies to minimize the impact on operations
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline operations, reduce bottlenecks, and enhance overall supply chain efficiency
• Develop and execute comprehensive supply chain strategies that are aligned with company objectives, including cost reduction, inventory optimization, and delivery performance targets
• Maintains inventory records according to movement and physical counts
• Utilizes ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning in Netsuite) capabilities, answers and verifies appropriate shipment details are accurate and up to date
• Oversee all inbound material flows to the production facility along with outbound finished goods to the mainland via our ocean providers
• Participates and engages in all problem-solving sessions related to identifying improvement opportunities for material handling or shipping
• Identify and clearly communicate to the Leadership Team all logistic issues related to truck shipping
• Creates and implements strategies for business growth and efficiencies
• Improves internal processes for better productivity
• Monitors and manages warehouse and logistics budget
• Selects carriers for transportation and negotiates rates and contracts with carriers
• Responds to and resolve complaints and problems from clients
• Collaborating with internal departments like sales, marketing, and operations to ensure alignment with supply chain strategies and customer needs

Pay Range:

Starting pay will be determined based on the candidate's background, skill, and knowledge of Supply Chain and Logistics.

Ideal Candidate -

• 5+ years NetSuite or similar ERP System Experience (Sales Orders, Transfer Orders, Inventory Management, data analysis tools) Required
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel preferred; basic knowledge of MS Excel required
• 5+ years minimum warehouse experience at supervisory level or above required
• 5+ years of Logistics experience with ocean and over the road type movements preferred
• Proven track record in managing complex supply chains across different industries

Thanks

Steve Hopper