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SalaryFinding the right place to grow your career isn't (over) easy, so we're here to help by sharing a few reasons why the grass is greener at Vital Farms. We think you'll appreciate our focus on Conscious Capitalism, which drives business decisions that benefit all our stakeholders (leading to even better business results). You might be drawn to our innovative approach and refusal to settle for the "way things have always been done." Or you could find it exciting to grow your skills while working for an industry-leading brand. Whether you're into our values, our brand, or our egg-cellent puns, we hope you'll join our Crew and help us change the world 108 square feet at a time!
Reporting to the Senior Director of Integrated Business Planning, the SeniorManager, Supply Chain Network Strategy & Optimization will be responsible for developing and driving Network Strategy to grow and maximize fulfillment results to our customers while optimizing working capital. The ideal candidate for this role is collaborative, results-oriented, and a creative problem solver with a deep understanding of Supply Chain principles and a passion for diving deep into the data to run various "what–if" scenarios to drive peak efficiency. In this role, you will partner with suppliers, co-manufacturers, & internal stakeholders to streamline and optimize various parts of the Supply Chain to ensure the right items are in the right place at the right time for the right cost.
What You'll Do:
- Collaborate with key stakeholders in the Integrated Business Planning process to understand the key factors that will influence the supply plan (demand forecast, capacity constraints, raw material availability)
- Own the development and implementation of Supply Chain Network design strategies that align with key business objectives and maximize operational efficiency.
- Utilize advanced data analysis and data modeling techniques to design and evaluate various Supply Chain scenarios, considering all factors such as transportation cost, inventory level, lead times and customer demand.
- Gather and analyze data from multiple internal and external sources to drive insightful and actionable Supply Chain results
- Direct the co-manufacturing production schedule to maximize fill rates while limiting inventory obsolescence for highly perishable products
- Manage the full scope of day-to-day planning & replenishment of packaging components across the Supply Chain
- Actively partner with suppliers & co-manufacturers to strengthen & sustain relationships, maintain open communication, & ensure prompt resolution of issues
- Own the Center of Excellence for network optimization and implement best practices across the organization
- Leverage data and insights to actively initiate and drive Supply Chain Network optimization projects with a continuous improvement mindset
- Engage in cross-functional project teams for upcoming packaging changes & new product launches
- Develop, manage, and communicate Supply Chain KPIs with recommended actions to address challenges
What You Bring to the Table:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Engineering, or a related field, master's degree preferred.
- 7+ years of experience in CPG Supply Chain, network design, data science, or consulting; preferably in food & beverage manufacturing or agriculture
- 5+ years' experience supporting and leading a team
- Certification such as CSCP or CPIM is a plus
- Dairy, Poultry, Live-Production industry experience preferred
- Expert-level Excel skills required, experience in Anaplan and PowerBi a plus
- Proven experience in driving process improvement initiatives and strategic thinking
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail & accuracy
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) with the ability to work cross-functionally across the organization
- Confident in your ability to predict and anticipate questions from executive-level leadership and are comfortable sharing and defending an unpopular opinion, using data to support your hypotheses
- Desire to work in a fluid, fast-paced environment where you will quickly learn new tools & systems
What's in it for You:
- A fast-paced, energetic environment with passionate people who are leading a movement to bring ethically produced food to the table.
- Competitive pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Parental Leave, just to name a few).
- Company-wide bonus program; when we succeed together, we celebrate together.
- Generous retirement contributions: 401(k) + 3% Contribution from Day 1.
- Free eggs and butter along with friends and family discounts.
- Fun team SWAG that will make you the talk of the town.
- Professional development opportunities and an amazing team dedicated to your growth.
Who We Are:
Vital Farms, a Certified B Corporation, offers a range of ethically produced foods nationwide. Started on a single farm in Austin, Texas, in 2007, Vital Farms became a national consumer brand that works with over 300 family farms and is the leading U.S. brand of pasture-raised eggs by retail dollar sales. Vital Farms' products, including shell eggs, butter, hard-boiled eggs, and liquid whole eggs, are sold in over 24,000 stores nationwide. Vital Farms' ethics are exemplified by its focus on the humane treatment of farm animals and sustainable farming practices. In addition, as a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation, Vital Farms prioritizes the long-term benefits of each of its stakeholders, including farmers and suppliers, customers and consumers, communities and the environment, crew members, and stockholders. In short, we exist to improve the lives of people, animals, and our planet through food.
In order to fulfill Vital Farms mission to "bring ethically produced food to the table," we seek to build teams that leverage diverse perspectives to create a welcoming and innovative environment that is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities.
To that end, we make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Vital Farms does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender and gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
