SCM/Procurement Manager - Confectionary/Munich

at  Cherry Ventures

Supply Chain Manager (f/m/d)
Permanent employee, Full-time · München
Cherry Ventures is supporting our portfolio with this hire

ABOUT US

It’s an audacious, incredibly rewarding mission that we are dedicated to achieving. Planet A Foods is built around the idea that everyone should be able to enjoy just, circular and waste-free food. To that end, we create a family of foods by upcycling clean (local/cruelty-free) ingredients with state-of-the-art biotechnology and flavor science.
Exciting challenges lie ahead — Join us on our mission!
Cherry Ventures is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status

• Ingredient Sourcing Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive plan to source ingredients for cocoa-free chocolate, ensuring alignment with company goals by identifying ingredients, assessing their availability, quality, and cost, and establishing supplier relationships.
• Strategic Procurement and Risk Management: Develop and implement long-term procurement strategies, including negotiating multi-year contracts, utilizing futures contracts, and securing favorable pricing to mitigate supply chain risks. Analyze market trends, supply-demand dynamics, and commodity price forecasts to inform purchasing decisions. Collaborate with finance to assess hedging opportunities, manage price volatility, and align with business objectives.
• Supplier Management: Manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with quality standards and delivery schedules. Evaluate supplier performance, conduct regular reviews, and address any issues that arise.
• Supply Chain Optimization: Optimize the supply chain to minimize costs, reduce lead times, and improve efficiency by identifying consolidation opportunities, streamlining processes, and implementing best practices in inventory management.
• Quality Assurance: Collaborate with the quality assurance team to ensure all ingredients meet standards for food safety, taste, texture, and nutritional content.
• Market Research and Trend Analysis: Stay informed about market trends, emerging ingredients, and chocolate industry innovations. Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers, assess competitor strategies, and anticipate changes in demand or pricing.
• Cost Analysis and Budgeting: Analyze the cost structure of ingredient procurement, identify cost-saving opportunities, develop budgets for sourcing activities, and monitor expenses to meet financial objectives.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with product development, marketing, and operations to align ingredient sourcing with business objectives. Provide input on product formulations, support new product launches, and address supply chain challenges.