Supply Chain Manager

Job Title: Supply Chain ManagerReport to: Plant Manager and Head of ProcurementLocation: Stafford, VA (in-person)Job Type: Full-time/Exempt Business Hours: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM M-FSalary Range: $70,000 - $100,000 per year About the Company:  Warabeya North America is a leading food manufacturer specializing in high-quality fresh and ready-to-eat food products. As part of the global Warabeya Nichiyo Group headquartered in Japan, we are dedicated with years of food innovation with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Our North American operations are growing, offering a collaborative, fast-paced environment where employees have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact and growth together with the company.Position Summary:   Supply Chain (SC) Manager oversees the daily activities in the Material Control/Supply Chain department for the VA plant, and is responsible for analyzing, reporting, tracking, and auditing purchasing data and inventory, while ensuring materials meet daily production needs. This role requires strong warehouse/inventory management and purchasing experience, along with team supervision skills.Key Responsibilities:  Manage the inventory and warehousing activities by effectively forecasting material demands, stock levels, re-order points and resources capacity ensuring product availability

Maintain and update e-procurement computerized system and prepare status reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis

Build and develop relationships with other departments (Production, R&D) while ensuring compliance in all areas as specified by company policies and procedures

Manage receiving details and implement corrective actions for dispute resolution

Ensure accurate and timely receipts of invoices and purchase orders

Maintain and/or implements purchasing and recordkeeping systems

Manage and guide the team to achieve the department goals

Propose or suggest the improvement or solution to reduce the variances of theoretical inventory and actual inventory

Review and approve timecards for the department daily and control department overtime weekly

Additional Responsibilities:Assist VA plant manager and Head of Procurement as needed

Perform other duties as assigned.The Company reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and responsibilities of this role as needed to meet business requirements.Qualifications: RequiredBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; or an Associate Degree combined with relevant work experience

Minimum 5 years of experiences of warehouse and inventory management

Minimum 5 years of managerial or supervisory experience

Minimum 5 years of experience using ERP systems for purchasing and inventory

Ability to understanding work instructions in English, both oral and written

Must be able to work Tuesday evenings for weekly inventory

Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed

Knowledge and experience of Lean principles and practices

Knowledge of inventory and supply chain management

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

Complex problem identification and resolution skills Strong leadership skills to lead team and motivate employees Time management and task prioritization skills

Actively listens and communicates clearly and effectively in both verbal and written forms, adapting to the audience as needed

Ability to work onsite (remote work is not an option)MS office proficiency Hands-on work ethic

Flexible mindset with the ability to adapt to change and learn quickly

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis at the time the employment begins and must not require sponsorship for employment visa status. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization.PreferredFamiliar with Syteline and Infor Work Environment and Workplace:Work is primarily performed in an indoor environment, including office, manufacturing, and warehouse settings The role may involve exposure to moving mechanical parts, regular exposure to conditions such as hot and cold temperatures, humidity, and confined spaces depending on job duties

The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate

The work environments may include exposure to food ingredients and cleaning agents

Physical Requirement: To successfully perform the essential functions of this role, the employee must be able to:Must be able to remain in a stationary position and/or move for extended periods

Lift, transport, maneuver materials, or equipment weighing up to approximately 50 pounds

Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach frequently to access materials, equipment, and work areas

Maintain visual acuity to read labels, monitors, and safety indicators

Ability to differentiate between color-coded materials used in sorting, labeling, or quality verification processes Communicate effectively using speech, written language, hearing, and visual observation in person, by phone, and via virtual platforms

Use hands and fingers to input data, mouse, and standard office equipment Travel Requirements This position may require some domestic travel (including by air and car) Benefits: 401(k), 401(k) matching Dental/Medical, Vision insurance - 100% paid employee's premium Life Insurance Paid Time Off