Position: Manager, Supply Chain Logistics & Warehousing

Department: Supply Chain

Reports To: Chief Supply Chain Officer

Location: Chicago, IL

About Nonni's

Founded in 1988 as a homage to an Italian grandmother, Nonni's Food Group is the leading Biscotti maker in the world and a recognized producer, marketer, and distributor of branded premium specialty cookies and healthier baked goods in North America. Our brands include Nonni's®, THINaddictives®, and La Dolce Vita®, which are found in grocery, mass, club, and online retailers everywhere.

Job Overview:

The Manager, Supply Chain Logistics & Warehousingwill be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end movement of goods and ensuring logistics and warehousing operations are running smoothly across the Nonni’s network and potentially other Ecosystem related businesses.

This role will proactively identify future opportunities and challenges within the logistics landscape and develop mitigation strategies when necessary as well as developing and implementing effective supply chain strategies.

The manager leads the Nonni’s Logistics and Warehousing function, ensuring world class service at the best sustainable cost and will design and lead the best network solution as we integrate our logistics functions and ensure we have a continuous 3-year view.

Key Responsibilities:

Logistics & Warehousing

Ensure the operating management of the stock (e.g. logistics activities, customs, stock monitoring, inventory count, input of results in IT systems and warehouse quality activities)
Ensure smooth logistics operations and related processes for managed Warehouses and Transportation flows
Develop, maintain and accountable for the integrity of the full Logistics Plan, aligning with sales, production scheduling, and inventory plans
Monitor Logistics KPIs and identify improvement opportunities
Ensure the Logistics function adheres to all relevant legislation.
Oversee Warehousing storage and usage strategy while implementing inventory reconciliation and cost control at multiple locations, internal and external

Warehouse and Transportation Management

Assures a proper inventory execution and documentation, and gives input for possible corrective actions
Manages inventory across the network incl. co-packer, co-manufacturers and potentially other Ecosystem related businesses
Provides support in the definition and negotiation of agreements and prices for the transports needed
Guarantees the emission and management of transport service orders, in accordance with local laws and regulations, guaranteeing costs, quality and liability defined by Nonni’s’ guidelines
Implement strategies to balance seasonal fluctuations in demand for Nonni's specialty baked goods

Supply Chain Development:

Development of the Supply Chain functions
Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs and improve service levels

Budgeting:

Defines logistics budget / ensure minimal deviation vs actual (budget ownership)
Interfaces with local Bakery Warehousing day-to-day operational staff to align priorities

Supplier Relationships:

Build and maintain strategic relationships with Suppliers, managing costs and service

Reporting:

Achievement of Measures / KPI – Design
Compilation of period end reports, ensuring key issues are highlighted in period commentary
Ensure CI culture becomes ‘business as usual’
Identify and deliver Logistics budgeted savings through identified projects
Identify opportunities to maximize supply chain efficiency and reduce cost particularly relating to customer ordering patterns and network design
Cross functional collaboration – build and maintain strong relationships with all Nonni’s functions, co-packers, co-manufacturers, third-party logistical, warehousing and potential other Ecosystem related businesses

Qualifications:

Strong experience within Supply Chain, 7+ years with 3+ years in management positions
Relevant degree or training or demonstrable skills through experience
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience from a Supply Chain Background or FMCG would be preferred.
Build powerful partnerships at all levels with the ability to coach and challenge
Strategic outlook with a proven track record of delivering
Ability to draw insight from data and highlight opportunities internally and externally with our customers

Behavioral competencies:

Effective communicator
Ensures accountability
Plans and aligns with other senior stakeholders
Customer Focus
Leadership values aligned to Nonni’s values

Working Conditions:

Full-time position based in Chicago, IL
Occasional travel to production facilities and supplier locations (approximately 10-15%)
Fast-paced environment requiring adaptability and strong multi-tasking abilities

Compensation:

Commensurate with market. Package includes Health, Life, Dental, Vision, Matching 401(k), etc.

Nonni's Bakery is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity and maximizes customer satisfaction through world class service.

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