Replenishment buyer - Ingredients

Ken's Foods; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Replenisher/Buyer to enhance its supply chain operations at the Marlborough headquarters. This full-time, onsite position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with vendors and suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of essential raw materials for production. The role emphasizes effective crisis management, cross-functional teamwork, and continuous improvement in supplier performance. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are eager to make a significant impact, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in crisis management and multi-tasking in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for replenishment of materials and monitoring lead times.
• Manage reverse logistics and ensure compliance with delivery terms.

Skills

Crisis Management

Multi-tasking

Supplier Performance Management

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field

Tools

Syspro

ERP Systems

Job description

Ken’s Foods is currently seeking a Replenisher/Buyer to join our corporate headquarters in Marlborough, Massachusetts. This full-time, onsite role involves collaborating closely with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of raw materials essential for production in our Las Vegas Facility. The position emphasizes issue resolution, cross-functional teamwork, and supplier performance oversight.

Ken’s Foods has food manufacturing facilities in in Marlborough, MA; McDonough, GA; Lebanon, IN; and Las Vegas, NV. If you are looking for an opportunity within a dynamic organization, where you will make an impact, then Ken’s could be the right place for you!

Some Of The Duties And Responsibilities Include

• Responsible for replenishment of materials, building trucks from various supplier locations, while monitoring lead times, order quantities, storage requirements, and shelf life (as applicable)
• Determine appropriate order quantities to balance demand and financial resources (i.e. available warehouse footprint)
• Manage and oversee reverse logistics with cross-functional business partners in the event of a material issue
• Ensure that volume, pricing, delivery terms and conditions are followed, including accurate freight costs
• Be adept at crisis management and have excellent multi-tasking skills when issues arise involving any materials used in production
• Initiate and facilitate Supplier Business reviews to drive improvement and manage Suppliers
• Provide input into the strategic sourcing process (including document collection, regulatory, sample review, financial audit, etc.) and make recommendations, partnering with the Sourcing team
• Interface with cross-functional Business Partners to drive value across the Supply Chain
  
  

Requirements

• Ability to work 100% on site in Marlborough, MA
• Four-year degree in related field preferred
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Ability to establish cross-functional, collaborative relationships with business partners, with a focus on Plant Personnel
• Proficiency in managing supplier performance and being capable of driving continuous improvement with existing suppliers and Ken’s Foods’ Plants
• Ability to effectively mentor/coach Purchasing Coordinators within Ken’s Foods
• Food industry purchasing experience a plus
• Syspro or other ERP experience a plus
  
  

Employment with Ken’s Foods is contingent upon successful completion of a drug test, background screening, and pre-employment assessment.