Responsibilities
- The Sourcing Manager will create reporting systems to find ways to improve ordered items, ensuring the right mix of products for the best turnover and availability of product for the network
- Develop relationships with brokers, distributors, retail sites, carriers, 3PLs, and manufacturers that lead to the receipt of usable, nutritious foods to be made available for the agency network
- Understand and help drive inventory turns to ensure products at risk, are identified at the point of receipt and pushed through to the network
- Cross costing (challenge costing)
- Examine items received for cost, to understand value proposition and recommend improvements
- 20% Reporting and Analysis: Utilize NetSuite ERP system to determine buying strategy
- Managing Turns/Days of Supply
- Creating forecasts for items
- The employee will carry out the job duties in/around office environment with visits to retail sites
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), NetSuite, and the ability to learn and apply other softwares
- Minimum of 5 years of purchasing experience
- Great Communication Skills
Benefits
Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO