Supply Planning & Procurement Manager

Supply Planning & Procurement Manager Department: Sales Reports To: Sales Manager FLSA Status: Exempt (subject to review) Location: Green Lake Nursery Position Summary The Supply Planning & Procurement Manager is responsible for planning, sourcing, and procuring plant materials and related products required to support customer demand, production schedules, and company growth objectives. This role serves as the primary liaison between Green Lake Nursery and its vendor network, ensuring product availability, competitive pricing, accurate purchasing data, and timely delivery of materials. The position works collaboratively with Sales, Growing, Production, and Accounting teams to develop inventory and procurement strategies that support operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and profitability. The Supply Planning & Procurement Manager is responsible for maintaining procurement information within company systems, monitoring supply chain performance, managing vendor relationships, and identifying opportunities to reduce costs and improve service levels. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Procurement & Supply Planning Develop and execute procurement plans to support current and future customer demand, production requirements, and business objectives. Forecast plant material and inventory needs through collaboration with Sales, Production, and Growing teams. Analyze inventory levels, product demand, and purchasing trends to optimize procurement decisions. Increase or decrease purchasing activities based on sales projections, inventory positions, and operational requirements. Monitor supplier lead times, product availability, and market conditions to mitigate supply risks. Vendor Management Establish, maintain, and strengthen professional relationships with vendors and suppliers. Negotiate pricing, freight costs, delivery schedules, payment terms, and service agreements to achieve favorable business outcomes. Evaluate supplier performance, including quality, reliability, responsiveness, pricing, and delivery metrics. Resolve supply chain issues, shortages, delays, quality concerns, and other vendor-related challenges in a timely manner. Identify and qualify new suppliers to improve sourcing flexibility and business continuity. Purchasing Administration Create, review, and manage purchase orders and supplier acknowledgments for accuracy. Verify pricing, quantities, delivery commitments, and order specifications. Coordinate with Accounting to ensure purchasing documentation is accurate and complete for processing and reconciliation. Maintain records of purchasing activity, vendor communications, and procurement performance metrics. Production Planning Support Maintain accurate procurement and inventory information within the company's Production Module and related business systems. Enter and update purchasing, inventory, and production-related data in a timely and accurate manner. Communicate procurement changes that may impact production schedules or customer commitments. Partner with Production Management to ensure schedules align with material availability. Continuous Improvement Analyze procurement processes and supply chain performance to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost reductions. Develop recommendations to improve inventory management, purchasing practices, vendor performance, and operational effectiveness. Support special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Horticulture, Agriculture, Operations Management, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Minimum of three (3) years of procurement, purchasing, supply planning, inventory management, or related experience. Minimum of five (5) years of experience within the horticulture, nursery, agriculture, landscaping, or related industry. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-…

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