INVENTORY SUPPLY MANAGER - Ferrara Candy : Job Details

Ferrara, a company related to The Ferrero Group, is an emerging powerhouse in the North American confections and sweet snacking categories. A passionate team of more than 6,000 employees works together to share delight in every bite through leading brands that have shaped the industry for more than 100 years.

** Inventory Supply Manager**

****Job Location: ?Florence?****

Florence

The Inventory Supply Manager is responsible for: Managing the flow of all material in, out, and within the plant, including: receiving of ingredients and packaging material, warehousing material and staging it for production, recording production receipts, and shipping finished goods to distribution centers. The Inventory Supply Manager also is responsible for maintaining control of all inventory on-site, including: ingredients, packaging, work in progress, and finished goods. The Inventory Supply Manager oversees the warehouse supervisors and hourly employees in support of storage and shipping functions and collaborates with manufacturing, transportation, material planning, quality, and maintenance.

****Ways you will make a difference****

- Manage personnel for safe and efficient material handling and warehousing

- Ensure that all inventory is accurate and handled properly in SAP throughout the inventory process and month-end reporting

- Confirm production receipts and ensure finished good product putaway from production operations

- Maintain dock and storage facilities in an orderly, organized manner that encourages proper efficiency and inventory control

- Ensure proper loading and unloading of trailers

- Work with other departments for continuous improvement

- Understand and demonstrate Ferraras core values and operating principles

- Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures, GMP, and safety standards

****Skills that will make you successful****

- Exceptional analytical, root-cause-analysis, and decision making skills

- Effective written and verbal communication including presentation of status updates and recommendations

- Experience with SAP strongly preferred or experience with other ERP

- General knowledge of scanning systems, RF guns, etc

- Team-building skills

- Understanding of compliance standards (BRC, AIB, SQF, and others) preferred

****Experiences that will support your success****

- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Operations, or other relevant field

- 5+ years of experience in warehouse leadership or in a distribution manufacturing environment or related combination of skills

- Experience in or experience collaborating with transportation, logistics, and related fields

- Ability to work with other internal departments and facility leadership

- Quality experience as a people manager or team leader in supervising, coaching, and mentoring

Our diverse portfolio of nearly 35 brands includes SweeTARTS, Trolli, BRACH'S, Black Forest and NERDS, along with iconic favorites like Lemonhead, Red Hots and Now and Later. Ferrara also manages the Keebler and Famous Amos businesses for The Ferrero Group. Headquartered in Chicago, Ferrara has an operational network of 20 locations in North America that includes manufacturing, distribution and R&D facilities. Learn more at .

**EQUAL OPPORTUNITY**

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.