About the Role
Location: Santa Ana, CA (hybrid: 75% remote with some office days) Compensation: $80,000 - $85,000/YR (DoE); exempt + benefits
Applicants interested in the food industry are welcome to apply!
Main responsibilities are:
Create the company’s supply chain strategy
Analyze data from shipping and delivering processes to find bottlenecks and other issues
Evaluate and report on KPIs
Monitor logistics to make sure they run smoothly
Maintain supply chain inventory and records
Train and guide employees
Find cost-effective solutions for supply chain processes
Resolve issues that come up (e.g. delays in delivery, accidents)
Collaborate with other departments to create coordinated plans for business growth
Develop and implement safety guidelines in all aspects of the supply chain (e.g. use of trucks, forklifts)
Ensure supply chain processes meet legal requirements and standards
Communicate and negotiate with suppliers and vendors to land more profitable deals
Requirements
Requirements:
Previous experience as a supply chain manager or in a similar field
Excellent knowledge of supply chain processes
Working experience of relevant software (e.g. SAP MM)
Strong communication skills
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Attention to detail
Creative problem-solving
A strategic and analytical mind
Bilingual in Japanese/English is a plus