Strategic Program Manager — Supply Chain & Promotions

McLane Company, Inc.; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits: medical, dental, and

PTO from day one

401(k) profit sharing

Pet insurance

Maternity/paternity leave

Employee assistance programs

Discount programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

McLane Company, Inc. in Rocky Mount, NC is seeking a Program Manager to oversee promotions, inventory planning, and supply-chain activities across divisions.

You will analyze forecasts, load data into the purchasing system, and coordinate with suppliers to maintain stock and minimize obsolescence. The role requires 3 years of purchasing experience, strong communication and analytical skills, and proficiency with spreadsheets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• 3 years purchasing experience in a high volume, high inventory turn environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in reading/writing English for job-related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Work with chain on promotions and menu changes, ensure information is accurate for planned activity, identify risks and issues.
• Analyze and load promotional forecast data into purchasing system; address forecast concerns and inventory build.
• Purchase or monitor purchases across all divisions to support promotions; monitor build-up and sell-through to prevent obsolescence.
• Collaborate with suppliers to address fulfillment issues and product supply quality concerns; escalate as needed.
• Communicate timing and circumstances of promotions to Chain, Franchisees, Distribution Centers, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate auto-shipments, restrictions, or allocations to support promotions and manage tight supplies.
• Ensure accuracy of customer order guides with the C.O.M. Team.
• Participate in purchasing group calls and reviews for key initiatives.
• Determine franchise/store participation in promotions and maintain compliance with requests.
• Work with chain/brand customers to address slow-moving and obsolete inventory.
• Help construct shelf life matrices to optimize purchasing and reduce spoilage.
• Understand McLane Foodservice requirements related to inbound freight and recalls; coordinate with QA and DC.
• Oversee billing and collection related to inventory transfers, storage fees, recalls, etc.
• Manage special projects related to chains, inventory or other needs.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Computer literacy

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business

Tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

McLane Company, Inc. in Rocky Mount, NC is seeking a Program Manager to oversee promotions, inventory planning, and supply-chain activities across divisions.

You will analyze forecasts, load data into the purchasing system, and coordinate with suppliers to maintain stock and minimize obsolescence. The role requires 3 years of purchasing experience, strong communication and analytical skills, and proficiency with spreadsheets.