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1000 ConAgra Fds Packaged Fds LLC
Supply Chain Manager
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What they do
A Supply Chain Manager manages the work involved with moving materials, including raw materials, finished products or data, in a cost effective way. Supervises logistics analysts who gather data on production, storage and transportation costs; looks for ways to streamline production and implement cost savings.
$130,132 / year median in Illinois
+3% projected growth
Job Description
We're hiring a Supply Chain Manager to work onsite at our food manufacturing plant in Centralia, IL. This role oversees Planning, Scheduling, Procurement, Warehousing, and Transportation to ensure strong customer service performance while managing inventory and distribution costs. The Supply Chain Manager reports directly to the Plant Manager and serves as a key liaison with corporate teams to proactively resolve service, scheduling, and deployment issues. A Taste of Your Responsibilities Oversee end-to-end supply chain operations: planning, procurement, warehousing, transportation, and customer service. Lead teams in warehousing, receiving, planning, scheduling - typical rollup will be 30-35 in total Drive continuous improvement initiatives (5S) by challenging existing processes and implementing innovative solutions. Promote a customer-first mindset across supply chain functions. Serve as the primary liaison with strategic retail customers and internal teams. Lead cross-functional collaboration to resolve service, scheduling, and deployment issues. Optimize supply chain processes to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Monitor supplier performance using KPIs; support supplier development. Analyze logistics deductions and fees; identify and address root causes. Conduct regular business reviews with internal and external stakeholders. Support sales initiatives by aligning supply chain strategies with business goals. Lead demand planning for product launches, transitions, and discontinuations. Ingredients Required for Your Success Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred. Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain, including planning, transportation, or warehousing. Proven leadership in cross-functional project management and process improvement. Proficient in SAP (production planning and materials management); WMS experience preferred. Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP); proficient in Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting data to drive decisions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levels. Familiarity with JIT principles and experience in a manufacturing environment. APICS or similar certification preferred. Experience working in a matrixed organization with multiple stakeholders. Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; taste and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee will be exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #LI-Onsite #LI-MSL #LI-BC1