Strategic Sourcing Business Associate

Description Bringing our love of food to families for five generations! Blount Fine Foods is a family-owned and operated manufacturer, marketer, and developer of premium fresh prepared foods. We are an engaging team, bringing restaurant-quality products to America including single-serve grab-n-go fresh soups, mac & cheese, and entrées in grocery stores across the country, as well as for hot bars and restaurants. Help us create the finest food experiences including those with specialty certifications that include organic, gluten-free, and low sodium, among others. Join a proven team for growth, success, and a satisfying career! Summary Successfully lead the day-to-day responsibilities of communicating all forecasting, order verification, inventory management and project status of co-manufactured products with vendor partners and internal teams. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Coordinate and manage our internal and partners “sub-committee” Develop and maintain effective parameters for co-manufactured inventory levels by sites, customers and seasons Assist the VP of Strategic Sourcing with reporting on business objectives to our Licensed Brand Partners and our Blount Branded Team. Lead contract manufacturing forecasting communication and track estimated volumes with assistance from Sales & Marketing Evaluate financial and market performance of contract manufacturing partners Issue and track POs for all co-man products, this includes product transfers and par-stock levels across supply chain Collaborate with QA and Corporate QC to assess potential contract manufacturing partners and establish product specifications and set up Research, evaluate and onboard co-manufacturers through Trace Gains, Wrike, Jira or other platform Innovation and Product Development: Assist Blount R&D in development utilizing data and knowledge of contract manufacturing Assist in launch of projects through internal project management system Review formulas and estimate pricing and ingredient issues Coordinate test production and initial inventories in various facilities Product Management: Assist in development of business cases for all new projects Evaluate investment of each new product including new ingredients and expected inventories Review projects with all stakeholders and redirect changing priorities Manage a database of potential co-manufacturers and capabilities to use as part of future item development or supply. Record all relevant details associated with projects. Additional Responsibilities: Attend applicable brand meetings and other events Assist with applicable presentations, when needed Monitor in-store displays of branded products, when applicable Other responsibilities with similar skill, work conditions, and responsibilities as assigned Travel for supplier visists and trade shows may be required Education and Experience A Bachelor of Science and/or Business from a four year college Two years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience to perform successfully in the position. Strong math and computer skills. Organized and detail oriented. Previous experience with Packaging and / or Product development Ability to work independently or in a team environment Our Total Compensation Package Includes: Medical, dental and vision benefits. 401k with Company match. Paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays. Education Assistance Program. Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. Discounts on Blount products at Company retail location. Discretionary Annual Bonus Program.

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