Fresh Baguette is an award-winning, fast-growing artisanal bakery, passionately crafting organic breads, pastries, and croissants with a nod to authentic French bakeries. Since 2013, we've expanded to seven retail locations and a thriving wholesale business, delivering fresh products to coffee shops, restaurants, hotels, and grocery stores in the DMV area 365 days a year.
Our mission is to offer customers delicious moments of indulgence that are delicious to every sense by creating high-quality, fresh, and scratch-made items. We're dedicated to excellence in everything we do—from the smell of freshly baked croissants to the beauty of hand-crafted pastries. We're looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team and grow with us.
Procurement and Warehouse Supervisor
Location
Fresh Baguette19548 Amaranth Dr.Germantown, MD 20874
Salary
$85,000 - $100,000+ per year (depending on experience)
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Employee Discounts on all bakery products
- Monthly Wellness Reimbursement
- Complimentary meals
- Generous Paid Time Off
Job Type
Full-time
About the Role
We are seeking a hands-on Procurement and Warehouse Supervisor to support the growth of our operations. As a key player in our bakery management team, you'll oversee procurement and inventory management, ensuring that the right ingredients and supplies are available to meet production needs. You will have the opportunity to build strong relationships with suppliers, streamline our supply chain, and implement best practices in warehouse management.
If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and are excited about helping a rapidly expanding business scale smoothly, this is the role for you!
Key Responsibilities
Procurement and Purchasing:
- Source and purchase high-quality ingredients, packaging, and supplies essential to our bakery.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and delivery schedules with suppliers to ensure cost-effective, timely deliveries.
- Conduct regular market analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and explore new supplier partnerships.
Inventory and Warehouse Management:
- Oversee and manage inventory levels to support production, ensuring accurate stock levels and reducing wastage through FIFO (First-In, First-Out) practices.
- Implement inventory control systems to prevent stockouts or overstocking.
- Collaborate with production teams to forecast and plan material requirements.
Supplier Management:
- Build and maintain strong, reliable relationships with suppliers to ensure quality and timely deliveries.
- Regularly evaluate supplier performance and resolve issues related to orders or deliveries swiftly.
Cost Control and Reporting:
- Track purchasing costs and work with management to improve cost efficiency, including reporting on Cost Of Goods Sold (COGS) and identifying savings.
- Propose and implement initiatives to reduce costs without compromising product quality.
Compliance and Documentation:
- Ensure all procurement activities comply with food safety standards and internal policies.
- Maintain accurate records of purchases, inventory, and supplier contracts.
Collaboration:
- Work closely with production, quality assurance, and logistics teams to ensure smooth supply chain operations.
- Communicate effectively with warehouse staff to ensure correct material handling and inventory accuracy.
What We're Looking For:
- Hands-On Approach: Comfortable being actively involved in daily operations.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Strong decision-making and analytical abilities.
- Proactivity: A results-driven mindset with the ability to work autonomously.
- Experience: At least 4-5 years of procurement or warehouse management experience, preferably in the food industry.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Business Administration is preferred.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a fast-growing company where your impact will be felt daily.
- Opportunity to shape and improve critical aspects of our supply chain as we expand.
- Work in a collaborative, supportive environment that values team work and growth.
- Competitive salary with excellent benefits and growth opportunities.
Next Steps:If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, please submit your resume and a motivation letter detailing your relevant experience and why you'd love to join the Fresh Baguette team.
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