Manager Procurement
Manager Procurement
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Job Description
Job Summary:
The primary role of the Procurement Manager is to guide the team in overall company strategy. The Procurement Manager will monitor analyze and manage the supply plan for their assigned teams iHerb item portfolio including the use of internal forecast data historical system/promotional data and other inputs and insights to support the best and most accurate demand plans in collaboration with other stakeholders such as Purchasing Operations Global Logistics and Marketing. Along with these tasks the Procurement Manager supports projects within the Planning group across the various Supply Chain disciplines and company growth strategies. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fastpaced environment and adjust to change quickly.
Job Expectations:
- Responsible for leading assigned planning teams to achieve inventory goals aligned to financial sales strategy level load buy plans and associated KPIs.
- Responsible for purchasing & managing assigned key suppliers
- Support the companys Purchasing and Marketing programs rebates and other initiatives to ensure adequate inventory is planned and available to support product launch business initiatives promotions and events.
- Monitor and manage supplier constraints and delivery plans to achieve desired service levels minimize stockouts working capital expense and delivery costs.
- Foster key supplier relationships and provide appropriate insights relative to iherb growth plans and new hub & fulfillment center information when necessary to be proactive in planning additional product needs.
- Train coach and mentor assigned planning teams to maximize sales standardize business processes and optimize planning tools and systems towards constant improvement and automation. Maintain a high level of employee engagement by ensuring the teams basic needs are met.
- Partner with the system data management team to ensure system integrity of supply chain parameters and settings in support of approved business and working capital objectives.
- Partner with other Managers in the planning department to ensure a cohesive productive approach in all planning related functions and aspects across the department.
- Provide actionable reporting to Sr. Management KPI updates and metric data related to meeting the company goals as well as to uncover new opportunities.
- Lead by example dig into the details.
- Develop and deliver well thought out presentations internally (IM&P & crossdepartmentally and externally (supplier base)
- Propose and drive automation and continuous improvement in department processes
- Other duties as assigned.
The duties and responsibilities described above may provide only a partial description of this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all aspects of the job. Other duties and responsibilities not outlined in this document may be added as necessary or desirable with or without notice.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Extensive functional knowledge of planning forecasting purchasing and supplier relationship management along with related supply chain areas.
- Understanding and proficiency using technology tools that enable demand and supply planning and reporting
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong mathematical / statistical abilities
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Ability to communicate with people at all levels of the organization and external contacts.
- Generates validates and prioritizes value propositions for areas of opportunity to improve financial and service metrics across supply chain functional areas.
- Consistently resolves conflict and persuades others to resolve conflict without requiring elevation.
Equipment Knowledge:
- Strong computer skills proficient with Google Office Suite and multiple communication apps
- Advanced proficiency in Excel
Experience Requirements:
Generally requires a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience preferably in an ecommerce environment. Natural Products experience a plus.
Education Requirements:
Bachelors Degree in Business or related field preferred or a combination of education and equivalent work experience required. APICS Membership and participation encouraged. Certified CPIM CFPIM or CSCP desired.
Judgment/Reasoning Ability: Able to identify troubleshoot and resolve problems quickly using sound judgment poise and diplomacy. Ability to use judgment and reasoning skills and determine when to escalate issues as required in a timely manner.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the Team Member is regularly required to talk and hear. The Team Member is frequently required to sit walk climb stairs use hands and fingers bend stoop and reach with hands and arms. Reaching above shoulder heights below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday. The Team Member may occasionally lift or move office products and supplies up to 25 lifting techniques required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment:The noise in the work environment is usually factors are:
- Hectic fastpaced with multilevel distractions
- Professional yet casual work environment
- Office / Warehouse environment
- Ability to work extended hours as required
Employees (and their families) that meet eligibility criteria as outlined in applicable plan documents are eligible to participate in our medical dental vision and basic life insurance programs and may enroll in our companys 401(k) plan. Employees will also be eligible for Time Off and Paid Sick Leave pursuant to the companys policies. Employees will enjoy paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Eligibility requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents.
Anticipated Pay Scale:
$84957 $173775 USD
Staffing Agency Submission Notice
iHerb does not accept unsolicited 3rd party (Agency) candidates. If you are an Agency please send any requests to be considered as a supplier in our Vendor Management System to . Do not contact iHerb employees directly. If requested to work on a role any Agency candidates would be presented through the internal recruiting organization.
About iHerb
iHerb is on a mission to make health and wellness accessible to all. We offer Earths bestcurated selection of health and wellness products at the best possible value delivered with the most convenient experience.
Were the worlds largest eCommerce platform dedicated to vitamins minerals and supplements and other health and wellness products. For more than 25 years weve been making it simple for people all over the world to purchase the highest quality products. From supplements to skincare to grocery items we ship over 50000 products from over 1800 brands direct to our customers in 180 countries.
Our vision is to become the #1 destination for health and wellness across the world.
With a passion for wellness and a mind for innovative solutions iHerb team members share a vision for a healthier world that drives them each day. Our 5 Shared Values unite our global team:
Focus on the Customer Empower Our People Be Entrepreneurial & Pivot Quickly
Embrace Diversity & Inclusion Strive for Simplicity
iHerb Benefits
At iHerb we are dedicated to offering programs designed to help our employees and their families stay healthy live well and plan for their financial future. Built on a strong foundation our programs provide options and upgrades with flexibility protection and security in mind. For the comprehensive benefitslist visit our international team members you may be eligible forbenefitsdepending on the country where you are Acquisition Partner/local HR representative will go over thebenefitsyou are eligible for.
iHerb is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status. iHerb provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
