Strategic Procurement & Master Planning Lead

Fresh Express Salads; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Express Salads in the United States seeks a Buyer with strong planning and supplier management skills to optimize the replenishment process and production flow. You will manage POs, track supplier performance, and drive KPI reporting to improve efficiency.

Ideal candidates will have APICS CSCP/CPIM preferred with a track record of delivering on-time, high-quality results in a fast-paced environment. This role requires flexibility across shifts and close collaboration with production and

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of inventory control, production, manufacturing and scheduling.
• APICS CSCP or CPIM certification desired.

Responsibilities

• Creates a replenishment plan that enables order fulfillment while maximizing the efficiency of the production department.
• Manage the purchasing cycle, including PO creation, PO follow-up, goods reception and final payment.
• Supplier relationship management. Form partnerships with suppliers based on mutual business value principles: compatibility of interests, mutual need, openness and trust.
• Demonstrate the ability to consistently deliver products and services to meet customer needs.
• Calculate and report Weekly and Monthly KPI's. Develop and use metrics to analyze and resolve work problems.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Contribute to the success of the corporation by participating in Six Sigma initiatives is a plus, suggesting operating improvements processes & productivity, reduce expenses, improve communications, and utilize best business practices in conjunction with corporate policies & procedures
• Makes adjustments as necessary to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Must be available to work all shifts and days of the week.
• Position will also include backup Master Planning duties.

Skills

Inventory control

Manufacturing planning

Scheduling

Master production scheduling

Materials requirements planning

7-day/week inventory management

Problem solving

MS Office

Advanced Excel

Leadership

Customer service

Communication skills

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Office software

Job description

Fresh Express Salads in the United States seeks a Buyer with strong planning and supplier management skills to optimize the replenishment process and production flow. You will manage POs, track supplier performance, and drive KPI reporting to improve efficiency.

Ideal candidates will have APICS CSCP/CPIM preferred with a track record of delivering on-time, high-quality results in a fast-paced environment. This role requires flexibility across shifts and close collaboration with production and