Jun 19, 2022
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Agri-Mark/Cabot Creamery
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Waitsfield, VT, USA
Job Description
Essential Job Functions:
- Develop in-depth knowledge of market capabilities, economic cost drivers, supplier financials, and market competition.
- Identify and propose long-term strategic contracts to ensure optimum costs and reliable supply.
- Document and prepare internal and external sourcing requirements for Agri-Mark.
- Qualify supply alternatives to competitively position company for best cost solutions while meeting business requirements.
- Provide financial analysis of make vs buy models, vendor bids, historical order patterns, and more.
- Assess supplier and product category risks and develop appropriate contingency plans to ensure continuity of supply.
- Ensure supplier relationships are governed by contracts and agreements that align with corporate mandates where applicable.
- Prepare forecasts, track costs, analyze and report supply chain data.
- Identify and drive initiatives that improve the effectiveness and efficiency of our supply chain.
- Establish effective communication channels with supply chain network partners.
- Partner with Product Strategy, Marketing, and Procurement to develop timelines and to execute on commercialization of new products.
- Ensure compliance on regulatory, food safety, and shipping requirements.
- Maintain periodic business reviews with key suppliers to track delivery and quality performance.
- Prepare and deliver presentations for executive review.
- Cost-benefit analysis and ability to recognize tradeoffs.