Supply Chain Manager

JOB PURPOSE:

Assist with supply chain management including forecasting and ordering; product distribution; development and maintenance of trade accounts. Facilitate communication with KCL regarding KHUS Supply Chain activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with negotiating contracts and agreements with key accounts
• Coordinate and lead in major supply chain projects
• Contribute ideas and positive suggestions to senior management regarding major issues
• Work with product manufacturers, KCL, and partners where applicable to update manufacturing forecasts, place and monitor orders, and coordinate supply chain activities to ensure appropriate inventory levels of KHUS products
• Build rapport with key distribution and supply chain partners
• Attend appropriate trade shows and meetings to help build on current success and create future alliances
• Strategic planning for creation of programs and processes with key home office personnel to ensure greater product pull through
• Work with brand teams to develop new trade programs and to monitor and maximize success of ongoing programs
• Communicate and promote awareness, branding, and reputation of KHUS
• Identify opportunities, creating presentations, and communicating changing landscape of corporate chain account business to organization.
• Manage departmental budgets and promotional spending
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS degree or higher
• Experience in the beverage industry. Experience in a broad range of areas is preferred
• Comprehensive understanding of distribution in the beverage l industry from product launch to end user
• Efficient oral and written communication skills
• Strong leadership skills are required
• Ability to handle difficult situations using excellent interpersonal, negotiating and problem solving skills

The information presented, while not an exact or exhaustive listing, describes the work, performance standards, and qualifications typically required of employees in this job. A specific position description or employee performance plan may differ as long as it is consistent with the core responsibilities, standards and qualifications for that job.

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