Sr. Manager Supply Chain

About Us:

 T.  Marzetti Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lancaster Colony Corporation (NASDAQ: LANC), is a manufacturer and marketer of specialty food products for the retail and foodservice markets. Our retail brands include Marzetti^®, New York Bakery™ and Sister Schubert’s^®, in addition to exclusive license agreements for Olive Garden^® dressings, Chick-fil-A^® sauces and Buffalo Wild Wings^® sauces. Our foodservice business supplies many of the top restaurant chains in the United States.

Overview:

This role is crucial for ensuring customer service, quality, and the cost-effectiveness of Marzetti’s flagship operation.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a direct team of 12 to 18 supply chain professionals by Building the Business, Executing with Purpose, Nourishing the Organization and Others and Nourishing Personal Growth.
• Maintains the highest level of Safety and ensures compliance to all OSHA and company standards.
• Ensures inventory accuracy/ accountability and provides 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. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure a reliable supply of high quality, cost-effective materials.
• Oversee the production planning process to optimize service, drive operational efficiencies and maximize finished goods inventory turns.
• Conduct analysis of aging material inventory across materials and packaging, 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 discontinuations, directing plants on setting up master data 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 the warehouse operation through a high performing team that works safely, drives productivity, inventory accuracy and service.
• Plan transportation with carriers to ensure timely delivery of goods to customers in the most cost-effective manner.
• Participate in the development of the Financial Annual Operating Plan.
• Track key performance indicators and manage processes to address deviations from target.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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 a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role. Experience should be in areas such as 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 the use of Microsoft Office applications, with a high level of expertise with Excel.

Competencies:

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