Hybrid: Supply Chain Category Leader (Food & Packaging)

HAVI; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HAVI, a global supply chain leader, is looking for a Supply Chain Category Owner in Chicago. You will lead strategy for food and packaging categories, develop replenishment plans, and drive improvements while coordinating with offshore teams and multiple customers.

The role requires 2-3 years of SCM experience, a university degree, and strong analytics with ERP tooling. This is a hybrid role at 345 N Morgan St, Chicago. Relocation is not offered.

Qualifications

• Related Supply Chain Management experience (2-3 years preferred).
• University Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Operations or a relevant discipline.
• Experience with Inventory/Demand/ERP Applications & Reporting Tools (JDA, JDE, OBIEE, Tableau, PowerBI).
• Demonstrated proficiency in analytics is a plus.
• Experience in a direct client interfacing role preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Sharepoint).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with external customers, conducting account management with suppliers, DCs and customers.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with cross-functional HAVI departments and offshore teams.
• Review and approve production and distribution of forecasts and inventory management plans for promotional items.
• Review and finalize supplier promotional capacity analyses and financial risk assessments; create contingencies.
• Ensure inventory optimization across the supply chain while meeting target service levels and minimizing costs.
• Create, communicate project news, issues, status and reports; escalate as needed with stakeholders.
• Conduct regular customer, supplier, DC meetings; share program supply status to drive alignment.
• Develop and drive new ideas and processes advancing continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
• Manage assigned projects, timelines, and team deliverables to meet objectives.

Skills

Supply chain management

Analytics

Client interfacing

Time management

Education

University Degree in Business/Supply Chain

Tools

JDA

JDE

OBIEE

Tableau

PowerBI

Job description

HAVI, a global supply chain leader, is looking for a Supply Chain Category Owner in Chicago. You will lead strategy for food and packaging categories, develop replenishment plans, and drive improvements while coordinating with offshore teams and multiple customers.

The role requires 2-3 years of SCM experience, a university degree, and strong analytics with ERP tooling. This is a hybrid role at 345 N Morgan St, Chicago. Relocation is not offered.