IRCA Group, an Advent portfolio company, was founded in Italy in 1919, and it is a leading international B2B provider of high-quality semi-finished ingredients such as chocolate, decorations, creams, inclusions, nuts and pistachios, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, and other essential solutions for industrial clients or other independent artisanal producers.
With more than 2.400 employees, 22 production facilities worldwide, and €1 billion in revenues, IRCA Group has a solid track record of growth and international expansion.
IRCA Group is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead and actively manage our North American Supply Chain operations. This role will partner closely with corporate functions, manufacturing sites, TPMs, and external vendors to ensure efficient day-to-day operations, service excellence, and continuous improvement across the network.
Essential Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the Central Supply Chain function for IRCA NA, providing strong leadership while remaining actively engaged in daily operations, including order management, supply constraints, and demand fluctuations.
- Own and drive the S&OP process, facilitating monthly cycles, challenging assumptions, resolving gaps, and ensuring cross-functional alignment to achieve OTIF and service goals.
- Directly manage and execute inventory and capacity planning activities, including safety stock levels, MOQ optimization, production planning parameters, and mitigation of excess and obsolete inventory.
- Actively coordinate with TPMs and internal sites to resolve operational issues, manage priorities, and ensure continuity of supply.
- Oversee Import/Export activities from a Supply Chain perspective, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and alignment with operational needs.
- Lead KPI tracking, financial analysis, and monthly reporting, translating data into actionable plans and driving cost-saving and operational excellence initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 8+ years of progressive Supply Chain experience within a manufacturing environment, including at least 3–5 years in a leadership role.
- Strong hands-on experience in manufacturing planning, inventory management, and material flow optimization.
- Direct involvement in S&OP execution, including data analysis, cross-functional coordination, and driving actionable outcomes.
- Solid understanding of production planning, procurement, logistics, and distribution processes.
- Experience managing KPIs, financial analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Knowledge of Import/Export processes and third-party manufacturing coordination.
- Advanced proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Hands-on, execution-driven leader who is comfortable working in operational details and resolving day-to-day challenges.
- Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective communicator and collaborative partner across functions, with the ability to motivate teams and drive results.
- Willingness to travel domestically up to 15% (including Affton, MO and Duluth, GA).
$130,000 - $150,000 a year
The “base salary range” provided above is a good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this position. The range provided is for Illinois employees as Irca group is required by Illinois State Law to post pay rates. Irca group reserves the right to pay outside of the given range based on a variety of factors including but not limited to candidate skills and experience, complexity of the job, budgetary factors, and location/geography. Irca group conducts regular reviews of compensation ranges and therefore reserves the right to alter this range at any given time.
Irca Group offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits: Medical, Dental, & Vision, 401(k) matching, Paid Vacation, and Holidays, Employee Education Tuition Reimbursement Program.
We welcome applications from candidates of all genders, backgrounds, identities, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, parental responsibilities, age, religion, or belief. We believe in equal opportunities for all and ensure that our hiring process complies with the highest standards of non-discrimination and inclusivity. IRCA Group is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can be their authentic selves, reach their full potential, and feel a true sense of belonging. Join us in creating a workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone can thrive.
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