Supply Chain Manager

We are looking for a Supply Chain Manager to lead sourcing, supplier strategy, and logistics performance for our food and food processing operations in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This role will guide key decisions that improve cost efficiency, strengthen supply continuity, and support new product initiatives through strong cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in procurement and supply chain leadership, along with the ability to balance strategic planning with day-to-day execution in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Build and implement sourcing strategies that improve supplier coverage, reduce unnecessary complexity, and align the supply base with business needs.
• Direct commercial negotiations with key vendors, securing favorable terms while advancing cost improvement opportunities.
• Anticipate supply challenges and create practical contingency plans, including alternate sourcing options to protect material availability.
• Provide leadership to planning and procurement teams on stocking targets, replenishment approaches, and inventory optimization.
• Define transportation and distribution strategies, then track service levels and adherence to operational expectations.
• Evaluate pricing movement, industry conditions, and new technologies to shape informed supplier and sourcing decisions.
• Lead supplier selection activities for new products, including quotation management, capability assessment, and onboarding coordination.
• Partner with engineering, quality, and operations teams to confirm suppliers can meet technical standards, regulatory obligations, and production requirements.
• Resolve supplier-related issues involving quality, technical performance, or delivery disruptions, while driving measurable improvement in vendor results.
• Maintain accurate sourcing and supplier records in company systems and prepare reports on cost, lead times, and overall sourcing performance.