Supply Chain Associate Category Owner

HAVI is a global, privately owned company focused on innovating, optimizing and managing the supply chains of leading brands. Offering services in marketing analytics, packaging, supply chain management and logistics, HAVI partners with companies to address challenges big and small across the supply chain, from commodity to customer. Founded in 1974, HAVI employs more than 10,000 people and serves customers in more than 100 countries. HAVI’s supply chain services are complemented by the customer engagement services offered by our affiliated company The Marketing Store.  For more information, please visit HAVI.com.

***This role is hybrid and is open to candidates residing in the Chicago metropolitan area only. NO Relocation is offered at this time*** 

Do you have a passion for supply chain and a desire to lead food and packaging categories on behalf of one of the biggest brands in the world? The Supply Chain Associate Category Owner role is a key internal and client facing partner creating the strategy and executing the process of assuring supply and minimizing obsolescence to support successful promotions in the Quick Service Food Industry. In this highly visible role, you will develop and monitor replenishment plans, make recommendations, conduct root cause analysis, and drive continuous improvement. This role will be the face to multiple customers in collaboration with the offshore operations teams. 

Responsibilities: 

• Run reports and data-pulls as needed.  Perform analysis of inventory levels and metrics across the supply chain network.
• Participate in regular customer, supplier, DC level communication meetings .Present and consult on program supply status with collaborative reporting to drive system alignment and achievement of program objectives. 
• Manage/Monitor the daily, weekly, and promotion planning cycles. 
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers. 
• Respond to inquiries and requests incoming from internal and external customers.
• Add value to the business by finding issues/recommending changes.
• Support larger team’s continuous improvement projects
• Responsible as back-up to other team members.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Business Analysis, Supply Chain Management, or related field of study.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including effective communication with external partners, customers, and different cultures.
• Experience in a direct client interfacing role preferred
• High level of analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
• Experience in high pressure environment work through critical issues with quick deadlines desired. 
• Ease in gaining business acumen.
• Proficient with Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 

Key Competencies 

• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with both internal and external customers. 
• Ability to manage and prioritize different tasks, effectively balance priorities, and be accepting of ambiguity.  
• Detailed Orientated
• Ability to collaborate with others in a cross-functional, cross-geography environment and to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment 
• Strong communication skills appropriate across all levels of the organization, including external customers 
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and come up with alternative solutions 

 Starting Salary $65,000-$75,000 with a 5% targeted bonus. 

TOTAL REWARDS

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Inclusive employee resource groups

Generous medical, dental, vision and other great benefits

Paid parental and medical leave programs

401(k) with a company match component and profit sharing

15 days of paid time off plus company holidays

Hybrid work model with flexibility

Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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