Senior Contract Manufacturing Manager

Unilever • United States, United States • 1d ago

WHO ARE WE?

We are the VMS Co-Op, a group of fast growing companies in the Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements (VMS) space. The VMS Co-Op includes OLLY, (https://www.olly.com/) SmartyPants and future acquisitions to come! This position's home company is OLLY.

THE ROLE: SENIOR CONTRACT MANUFACTURING MANAGER

Our Senior Contract Manufacturing Manager will be responsible for developing and managing supplier relationships for a defined product category, as well as a strong understanding of the supply network across the Supply Chain. This position requires superior business negotiation and communication, analytical/problem solving skills, strategy ownership, partnership first mentality, and a demonstrated ability to deliver and implement new supply chain programs to support a rapid scaling business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Ownership and accountability of Contract Manufacturing partner(s) of an an assigned product category

Deliver relationship management to support high performing requirement standards of service, cost, quality and innovation needs for Olly

Create and own execution of an ongoing 3-year plan to support a supply base strategy of an assigned product category

Trusted go-to point of escalation for cross-functional partners to ensure resolution of any needed business deliverable opportunities

Support Sourcing events of new suppliers as needed to ensure supply base strategies are realized in areas of Innovation, Service, Capacity and Cost

Deliver Cost savings goals for Olly

Deliver supplier relationship management business reviews for Contract Manufacturers for assigned product category

Create KPI's for all primary suppliers based on input from Finance, Supply Chain and Sales

Execute and/or renew supply agreements and negotiations, while maintaining key metrics in contract database to support the Olly business

Partner closely with Finance teams to ensure accuracy of payment terms, standard costs, PPV, and Invoicing

Act as a key player to support continuous improvement process for a rapidly scaling OPS team

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is an experienced leader in supply chain and supplier management, and someone who thrives in a quickly growing environment with great communication across functions.

CAPABILITIES + SKILLS REQUIRED

5-7+ progressive experience in supply chain management in CPG

Proven experience in negotiations, contracts, and agreements

Experience owning and managing a complex end to end supply chain

Background in Planning, Logistics and Customer Service

Lean, APICS or CPSM Certification or training a plus.

Ability to be a collaborative team member in a dynamic growth environment

Ability to step away from the details and share the big picture impact to all OLLY's

An analytical thinker with a "Can Do!" attitude.

Technical gummy experience

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING THE INTERVIEW PROCESS

Initial video screen with a member of our Talent team

Round 1: Conversation with the Hiring Manager + 1-2 conversations with other cross-functional team members

Round 2: 2-3 conversations with team or cross functional partners

Final Round: Homework*

*Our final round is called Homework. Candidates who participate in this round are given 3 questions in advance to answer and present to the interview panel they previously spoke with in the process. We understand every candidate is different. If you need a reasonable accommodation to adjust this procedure, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can evaluate and provide other options that work for your needs

THE DETAILS

LOCATION: Remote, USA

HOURS: Full time, exempt (salaried)

MANAGER: Contract Manufacturing Director

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

The pay range for this position is $130,000 -$157,850 dependent on experience and location.

WHAT WE OFFER:

An opportunity to work with an intelligent, inspiring, and extraordinarily fun team

100% employer-paid medical coverage for employee only, dental + ortho, and vision insurance

4 weeks PTO + paid holidays + 12 Mental Health Days per year

100% Paid parental leave, Fertility + Adoption Benefits

Annual Bonus

401(k) plan with Employer Match

Hybrid Work + Wellness + Cell Phone Stipends

Free product

And much more!

OLLY is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy (including breast feeding and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, age, genetic information, disability, and for employees working in California, ancestry, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, protected medical condition, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

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