Supply Chain & Logistics Manager

Rembrandtfoods; Rembrandt (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Rembrandtfoods is seeking a Plant Supply Chain and Logistics Manager to coordinate production scheduling, transportation, logistics, and procurement. You will develop schedules, manage carrier and supplier relationships, monitor costs and service performance, and drive continuous improvement across the supply chain.

You will partner with operations, sourcing, distribution, sales, and shipping/receiving teams to ensure efficient production flow, accurate order fulfillment, inventory control, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, scheduling, or procurement with leadership experience.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage change in a dynamic environment.
• Strong data analysis skills to define issues, collect data, and propose solutions.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.
• Experience in contract negotiation and supplier/carrier management.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, Outlook and SCM systems (Batchmaster, SAP, ERP).
• Strong multitasking, prioritization, and scheduling capabilities.
• Strategic vision to align with business goals.

Responsibilities

• Support plant scheduling, logistics, transportation, and procurement to meet goals.
• Develop and adjust production schedules based on demand, capacity, and priorities.
• Oversee transportation programs, carrier coordination, and freight cost management.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with carriers and suppliers.
• Analyze logistics data to reduce downtime, improve service, and cut costs.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure timely order fulfillment.
• Define and report KPIs for scheduling, logistics, procurement, and vendor performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and risk mitigation in SCM activities.
• Coach, train, and develop team members; participate in hiring and performance reviews.
• Ensure safety, bio-security, environmental, quality, confidentiality, and policy compliance.

Skills

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or related field

Tools

Batchmaster

SAP

ERP

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Job Summary

The Plant Supply Chain and Logistics Manager supports production scheduling, transportation, logistics, and procurement activities. This role helps develop and maintain schedules, coordinates carrier and supplier relationships, monitors costs and service performance, and supports continuous improvement across the supply chain. The position partners with operations, sourcing, distribution, sales, shipping and receiving, and customer delivery teams to support efficient production flow, timely and accurate order fulfillment, inventory and cost control, and compliance with safety, regulatory, quality, and company standards. This position also analyzes data, identifies process improvement opportunities, and escalates issues to support effective business solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports plant scheduling, logistics, transportation, and procurement activities to support production goals, customer service expectations, and company profitability.
• Develop, execute, and adjust production schedules based on demand forecasts, plant capacity, inventory targets, labor needs, and operational priorities.
• Oversee transportation and freight programs, including shipment scheduling, carrier coordination, freight cost management, invoice review, and delivery performance.
• Negotiate and manage carrier, supplier, and service contracts to align with short-term needs and long-term company strategies.
• Analyze logistics, scheduling, inventory, freight, and procurement data to identify risks, reduce downtime, improve service levels, reduce cost, and increase operational flexibility.
• Collaborate with operations, sourcing, distribution, sales, shipping/receiving, and customer teams to improve cross-functional efficiency and ensure timely, accurate order fulfillment.
• Define, monitor, and report key performance indicators for scheduling, logistics, procurement, vendor performance, order fill rate, on-time shipment, delivery accuracy, quality, and cost performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, process changes, technology use, and risk mitigation efforts related to scheduling, logistics, transportation, procurement, and compliance.
• Lead, coach, train, and develop team members; participate in hiring and performance management; and foster positive relationships with carriers, suppliers, customers, and internal partners.
• Ensure compliance with safety, bio-security, environmental, quality, confidentiality, and company policies and procedures.
  

Minimum Requirements

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years in supply chain, logistics, scheduling, or procurement, with demonstrated leadership experience.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage change in a dynamic environment.
• Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills; ability to define issues, collect data, and propose solutions.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Negotiation: Experience in contract negotiation and supplier/carrier management.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Excel, Word, Outlook, and supply chain management systems (Batchmaster, SAP, ERP).
• Organizational Skills: Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage complex schedules and logistics.
• Strategic Vision: Ability to develop and execute strategies that align with business goals.