Supply Chain Manager

Conagra Brands; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Bonus incentive opportunity

401(k) matching

Stock purchase plan

Career development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Paid-time off

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Conagra Brands in Council Bluffs, IA is seeking a senior Supply Chain leader to oversee planning, procurement, warehousing, transportation, and materials management at our plant. You will partner with suppliers, operations, customer service, logistics, and commercial teams to drive improvements and optimize service, inventory, and costs.

The role demands 5+ years of manufacturing supply chain experience, SAP and WMS proficiency, and strong leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field required.
• 5+ years of supply chain experience in manufacturing, warehousing, transportation, planning, or related areas.
• Experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience with SAP and materials management systems; warehouse management systems experience preferred.
• Experience managing key performance indicators and driving operational improvements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working cross-functionally within a matrixed organization.
• APICS certification preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, procurement, warehousing, transportation, shipping, receiving, and materials management activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service, efficiency, and cost performance.
• Serve as the primary supply chain liaison with strategic suppliers and corporate partners.
• Collaborate with plant operations to optimize production cycles, inventory levels, and working capital.
• Manage supplier and plant performance metrics, scorecards, and KPIs.
• Lead demand planning activities related to product launches, transitions, and business changes.
• Conduct supply chain business reviews with internal and external partners.
• Support annual planning, budgeting, capacity planning, and staffing processes.
• Develop, mentor, and coach supply chain team members and leaders.
• Participate as a member of the plant leadership team in support of overall plant goals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field

Master’s Degree is preferred

APICS certification preferred

Tools

SAP

Warehouse management systems

Job description

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will lead the plant's Supply Chain functions, including planning, scheduling, procurement, warehousing, transportation, and materials management. You will ensure service targets are achieved while optimizing inventory levels, logistics costs, and operational efficiency. You will partner with suppliers, operations, customer service, logistics, and commercial teams to drive continuous improvement and support plant performance.

Taste of Your Responsibilities

• Lead planning, procurement, warehousing, transportation, shipping, receiving, and materials management activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service, efficiency, and cost performance.
• Serve as the primary supply chain liaison with strategic suppliers and corporate partners.
• Collaborate with plant operations to optimize production cycles, inventory levels, and working capital.
• Manage supplier and plant performance metrics, scorecards, and key performance indicators.
• Lead demand planning activities related to product launches, transitions, and business changes.
• Conduct supply chain business reviews with internal and external partners.
• Support annual planning, budgeting, capacity planning, and staffing processes.
• Develop, mentor, and coach supply chain team members and leaders.
• Participate as a member of the plant leadership team in support of overall plant goals.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field is required; Master’s Degree is preferred
• 5+ years of supply chain experience in manufacturing, warehousing, transportation, planning, customer service, or related areas.
• Experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience with SAP and materials management systems; warehouse management systems experience preferred.
• Experience managing key performance indicators and driving operational improvements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working cross-functionally within a matrixed organization.
• APICS certification preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.

Physical Requirements

More information about essential tasks and the facility will be shared during the hiring process. This role may require you to be in our manufacturing facilities. When visiting these sites, the physical requirements below may apply: You may be required to walk around the facility, climb stairs/ladders, kneel, or perform repetitive tasks that require hand-eye coordination. You may be required to lift or carry materials that can vary in weight and size. This is a manufacturing environment with large, moving equipment. Noise levels can be high, and temperatures may vary.

Compensation

Annual Base Salary: $109,000.00 - $155,000.00 The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

• Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
• Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
• Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®. Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.

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