Your Opportunity as the Contract Manufacturing Manager

Location: Orrville, Corporate Offices

Work Arrangements: Hybrid - onsite a minimum of 9 days a month primarily during core weeks as determined by the Company; maybe more as business need requires

In this role you will:

• Responsible for the negotiation of contracts and developing SLED with identified co packers as needed

• Accountable to ensure defined co pack processes are executed timely, accurately, and in a manner, which supports key supply chain activities, minimizes inventory costs and achieves service level expectations

• Act as the primary point person on all contract manufacturing activities in your SBA/business area of responsibility.

• Negotiate and secure pricing and create Blanket Purchase Agreements for all co pack providers

• Act as the lead point person for the appropriate teams (Supply Planning, Marketing, Product Development, Quality, Innovation etc.) to assist in problem solving and resolving ongoing copacker issues

• Lead cost reduction initiatives as required for assigned co pack providers

• Direct the execution of new Innovation and Marketing initiatives for finished good requirements once cost and feasibility analyses have been completed, and initiatives have been approved

• Ensure quotes for new business opportunities are competitive and completed in a timely manner

• Ensure any new business requirements are effectively communicated and implemented with the assigned co packers

• Maintain effective and timely communication with key functional SBA team members regarding new initiatives during the execution phase

• Track and manage monthly purchase price variances (PPVs) and Spending of assigned co pack locations

• Reduce overall consumer complaint/audit discrepancies vs prior year for each assigned co pack location

• Manage other key projects as assigned.

• Execute Quarterly Scorecard Review Meetings with co pack providers

The Right Role for You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

What we are looking for:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree

• At least 5 years of experience in Operations, Purchasing, Contract Manufacturing, or Supply Chain

• Generally, high technical proficiencies (ERP Systems, Excel, etc)

• Strong negotiating skills

• Excellent communication/relationship building skills

• Strong project management capabilities

• Effective organizational skills

• Proficient analytical and decision-making skills

• Ability to handle stress

• Self-directed work style

• Prior experience managing people

• Capable of demonstrating and lifting objects of up to 25 pounds

• Willingness to travel up to 25%

Learn more about working at Smucker:

• Helping our Employees Thrive

• Delivering on Our Purpose

• Our Continued Commitment to Ensuring a Workplace for All

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