ABOUT USWe are Wis-Pak, a leading manufacturer and distributor of popular beverages such as Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Lipton Iced Tea, Aquafina water, Vita Ice, Klarbrunn sparkling water, and Bubbl'r. You've probably seen and bought our products at your local stores or restaurants. We are a billion-dollar manufacturing and distribution organization offering ample opportunities to drive change, innovate processes, and help shape our company's future direction. We are looking for difference makers in all areas of our business to join us on our growth journey.
WHAT WE OFFER- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Employee product discount
- PTO & paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Profit-sharing
- Education reimbursement & professional development
- Employee assistance program
- A safe, respectful, and inclusive work culture
ABOUT THE JOB- Manage category suppliers, including supply assurance, and oversee key performance indicator trend communications with suppliers
- Manage relationships with parent companies such as Pepsi Co, Keurig Dr. Pepper, and others
- Communicate promotional and limited time offering material allocations to suppliers
- Review raw material forecasts that are subsequently shared with suppliers
- Complete routine and spot checks of Wis-Pak material forecast accuracy
- Work closely with Supply Chain and Integrated Business Planning teams to be the primary support for plant material escalations concerning supply assurance and quality
- Manage supply stakeholders and partner with internal teams such as Planning, Research and Development, Engineering, Finance regarding category strategies, risk management, and budgeting
- Lead contract implementation activities and monitor daily contract compliance once agreement is executed
- Proactively assess and manage category risks and opportunities
- Maintain Supplier Planning System Parameters and other key item data in JDE such Graphic Versions, Supplier Cross Reference Item Numbers, UPCs, etc
DISCLAIMERThe information listed above is not intended to be an all-inclusive job description. A full list of duties and responsibilities for this position is available upon request.
ABOUT YOUThe ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, finance, mathematics, or other quantitative discipline with 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in sourcing, contracts, category management, financial and data analysis, or equivalent.Will be proficient in the Microsoft Office suite and have project management skills.Previous experience with JD Edwards ERP and Power BI in the manufacturing industry is preferred.Must have the ability to travel up to 10% of the time.Wis-Pak is an equal opportunity employer that complies with EEOC rules and regulations.We use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.