Associate Manager, New Concepts (Product Development)
Core
Manage a selection of categories through the supply chain, focusing on new SKU onboarding, vendor relationships, and operations/forecasting planning to drive cost savings and profitability.
Role type
Associate Manager, Strategic Sourcing
Builds
New SKUs and vendor partnerships for a meal kit food company
Domain
Food supply chain / Strategic sourcing
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, vendor management, SKU onboarding, operations planning, forecasting, data analysis, project management, contract compliance tracking
Preferred skills
Management consulting experience, large initiative leadership
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint), Google Suite (Sheets)
Responsibilities
Manage weekly operations and relationships with strategic sourcing partners; Deliver cost savings initiatives through strategic sourcing processes; Onboard new vendors and SKUs; Proactively manage quality specifications and ingredient standards; Work with Procurement Operations to set execution plans and track contract compliance
Seniority
Associate Manager, hands-on IC