SALARY: New York: $129,600-$153,900, bonus and long-term incentive eligible
St. Louis: $106,400 - $126,350, bonus and long-term incentive eligible
ROLE SUMMARY: The International Supply Chain Manager is responsible for coordinating new product launches, co-manufacturing operations, production planning, procurement activities, inventory management, supplier relationships, and cross-functional commercialization efforts across international markets. This role serves as a key liaison between Operations, Innovation, Procurement, Manufacturing Partners, Logistics Providers, and Commercial Teams to ensure product availability, regulatory compliance, cost optimization, and successful execution of international growth initiatives.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS: International Product Commercialization
- Develop and manage copacker briefs and production requirements.
- Maintain product information sheets and commercialization documentation
Project Management
- Manage international launch timelines and cross-functional project plans.
- Coordinate stakeholders across Innovation, Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance, Legal, and Operations.
- Track milestone completion and mitigate risks impacting launch readiness.
- Lead business case development and commercialization planning activities.
Supply Chain Planning & Procurement
- Interpret demand forecasts and generate supply plans.
- Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
- Execute material resource planning and inventory replenishment activities.
- Manage procurement orders for packaging materials, ingredients, alcohol, sweeteners, flavors, colors, acids, and other production inputs.
- Monitor supplier performance and maintain supplier relationships.
- Review ingredient shelf-life reports and inventory status to ensure material availability.
- Support COGS management and supply chain cost optimization efforts.
Co-Manufacturing & Production Management
- Manage production orders and production purchase orders with contract manufacturers.
- Coordinate production schedules and maintain production manuals.
- Oversee co-manufacturing communications and execution.
- Monitor manufacturing performance against production plans and service requirements.
- Support new product setup and commercialization readiness with copackers.
- Assist with onboarding new co-manufacturers including contract review and negotiation.
Inventory & Materials Management
- Review inventory reports from co-manufacturers and warehouses.
- Perform inventory reconciliation and physical inventory reviews when necessary.
- Manage finished goods and raw material inventory reports for month end processes.
- Coordinate inventory transfers between production sites and warehouses.
- Maintain inventory accuracy and support inventory reporting processes.
- Assist in logistics & 3PL supplier on-boarding when necessary.
Supplier & Financial Management
- Manage strategic supplier relationships.
- Review supplier invoices and validate costs against contracts and purchase orders.
- Support co-manufacturing invoice reviews and procurement-related spending analysis.
- Monitor packaging, ingredient, and production costs.
- Assist with landed cost and pricing analyses for new product or market launches.
Analytics & Reporting
- Generate inventory, production, and procurement reports.
- Analyze demand forecasts, depletion data, and inventory trends.
- Support sales projections and commercialization analytics.
- Develop recommendations to improve supply reliability, inventory efficiency, and cost performance.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS: - Strategic Thinking: The ability to think strategically and develop operational strategies that align with the organization's goals and objectives is crucial.
- Problem-Solving: Proficiency in identifying operational challenges, analyzing root causes, and implementing effective solutions to improve processes and outcomes.
- Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are necessary for effective interaction with teams, stakeholders, and upper management.
- Project Management: Strong project management skills, including planning, execution, and monitoring of projects, are important for overseeing operational initiatives.
- Team Collaboration: The ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, departments, and external partners to achieve operational excellence and meet organizational objectives.
- Change Management: Experience in leading and managing change initiatives within an organization to adapt to evolving market conditions and business needs.
- Analytical Skills: Proficiency in analyzing operational data, key performance indicators (KPIs), and metrics to evaluate performance and drive data-driven decision-making.
- Budget Management: Knowledge and experience in budget planning and management to ensure efficient allocation of resources within operational departments.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing business environments, industry trends, and emerging technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
- Technical Experience: Bachelor's Degree: A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain or a related field highly preferred
- Relevant Experience: A minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in Operational Management or a related field, with a proven track record of successful leadership and management.
- Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with the specific industry or sector in which the organization operates is valuable, as it aids in understanding industry-specific challenges and opportunities.
- Beverage, CPG, alcohol, food manufacturing, or consumer products experience.
- Experience with demand planning, S&OP, inventory management, and supplier management.
- Knowledge of packaging development and commercialization processes.
- Familiarity with ERPs, Power BI and product lifecycle management activities.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in relevant software tools and systems used in operational management, as well as knowledge of industry-specific technologies and best practices. While prior experience with the mentioned systems and platforms is advantageous, training will be provided as needed.
- Certifications: Relevant certifications or training in areas such as project management, change management, or Six Sigma may be beneficial, but not required.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
- Remote 80%-90% & Travel 10-20%
BENEFITS:- Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
- Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies
- 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution
- Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners
- Free Beer!
