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Verdant Robotics' SharpShooter is an advanced precision application system that delivers unparalleled accuracy for weeding, thinning, and other essential crop applications. Designed to seamlessly integrate with existing agricultural practices, this technology ensures precise applications to crops and weeds of varying sizes without sacrificing efficiency. The SharpShooter enhances agricultural processes by reducing labor costs, minimizing chemical usage, and increasing crop yields, making it a trusted choice for leading specialty growers in the U.S., including conventional, organic, and no-till systems. Learn more at Description

We are hiring a hands-on Director of Supply Chain & Production to build and scale our end-to-end supply chain and manufacturing operations. This leader will own production execution—ensuring builds happen on schedule, materials arrive when needed, and customer and investor milestones are met without surprises.

You will drive disciplined production planning, enforce accountability across suppliers and internal teams, and remove blockers before they impact timelines. In a startup environment where resources are tight and priorities shift, you bring structure without slowing momentum. Execution matters here—meeting build schedules, delivering units on time, and scaling cleanly from prototype through volume production.

Our core technology empowers farmers to grow more profitable food. We use computer vision and artificial intelligence to understand every part of every plant at a massive scale -- and with automated robotics, we close the loop and act on that information in real-time. Together with our partners, we are building environmentally-friendly, sustainable, and highly productive farms.

We’re a technology company focused on delivering great customer service, an amazing product, and experience. We’re looking for can-do, roll up the sleeves Director strong on building culture.

Core Responsibilities

• Own the full supply chain lifecycle: sourcing, procurement, supplier development, planning, logistics, and cost control
• Lead production ramp from pilot builds to scalable manufacturing (internal and/or contract manufacturers)
• Own supplier quality and incoming inspection systems
• Define and execute contract manufacturing strategy
• Establish spare parts and field service supply architecture
• Partner with Finance to optimize working capital and inventory efficiency
• Lead make-vs-buy and capital equipment investment decisions
• Establish and manage production schedules aligned to company milestones + report out weekly to teams and Executive team; including Board of Directors.
• Negotiate and manage strategic supplier contracts (electronics, mechanical systems, long-lead components, capital equipment)
• Drive BOM cost reduction and margin improvement initiatives
• Implement production KPIs: throughput, yield, on-time delivery, inventory turns, and cost
• Identify supply risks early (capacity, geopolitical exposure, sole-source dependencies) and implement mitigation strategies
• Partner closely with Engineering on NPI, DFM, supplier qualification, and design-to-cost efforts
• Develop S&OP and demand planning processes appropriate for a scaling startup
• Stand up scalable systems (ERP/MRP, forecasting, reporting infrastructure)
• Recruit, develop, and lead a lean, high-performing supply chain and production team
• Develop operational processes for parts inventory, ordering, and supporting a dealer network.
• A focus on managing budget and forecast.

What Success Looks Like (First 12-18 Months)

• Production ramps cleanly to meet customer and board-level milestones
• Clear visibility into supply risk, cost structure, and capacity constraints; identify alternate solutions.
• Critical supplier contracts secured with favorable commercial and operational terms
• Improved production yield, cycle time, and on-time delivery
• Build processes to support a dealer network.
• A resilient supply base capable of supporting rapid growth
• A strong, accountable team in place that executes without constant oversight

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain management, operations, or a related field is required; an advanced degree is a plus.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in supply chain and/or production within EV, autonomy, robotics, automotive, or other complex hardware environments
• Proven experience scaling from NPI/prototype to volume manufacturing
• Demonstrated success negotiating multi-million-dollar supplier agreements
• Strong production execution background with a track record of delivering against aggressive timelines
• Experienced team builder who attracts, develops, and retains high-performing talent
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and building systems from scratch
• Technical fluency to engage deeply with engineering and manufacturing teams
• Experience in a startup or VC-backed growth environment preferred
• Bias toward action and ownership; solves problems early and decisively
• Expertise in Production Planning and Manufacturing Operations.
• Proficiency in Supply Chain Management and inventory optimization techniques.
• Experience implementing process improvements, cost-reduction strategies, and maintaining quality standards in manufacturing.
• Experience in the agricultural technology sector or similar industries is preferred.

Salary Range: $185,000 - $225,000 base + Equity

Verdant reserves the ability to adjust the compensation range based on the final candidate's experience, skillset, and geography. In addition to on-target earnings, we offer equity grants, as every employee should have a stake in the company's growth. If you're above this compensation target, we encourage you to reach out and discuss the entire package and opportunity before deciding not to pursue this position.

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Verdant Robotics provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

We are a dynamic, growth-driven pet care brand dedicated to creating high-quality, science-backed pet products (grooming and wellness essentials) for North American pet parents. As we expand our market footprint in the pet specialty and regional chain space, we’re seeking a results-oriented Sales Manager with deep pet industry expertise and established relationships in North America’s key pet retail channels. This remote role will own our most critical accounts and regional partnerships, driving revenue growth through strategic channel management and data-informed product curation.

Key Responsibilities

Key Account Management & Relationship Growth

• Own end-to-end sales for tier-1 pet retail accounts, including PetSmart, Pet Supplies Plus, Mud Bay, and All the Best extra, leveraging existing relationships with decision-makers (e.g., category managers, regional buyers) to expand product distribution, negotiate favorable terms (pricing, promotions, shelf placement), and hit annual sales targets
• Conduct proactive account maintenance: lead quarterly business reviews, resolve supply chain or merchandising issues, and co-create joint marketing initiative to boost sell-through.

Regional Chain Development

• Identify and onboard high-potential regional pet retail chains by tailoring pitches to their unique shopper demographics.
• Build long-term loyalty with regional partners through personalized support: aligning product assortments with local pet trends, providing in-store training for staff, and optimizing inventory levels to avoid stockouts.

Channel Strategy & Product Curation

• Demonstrate sensitivity to channel-specific needs: curate product assortments that fit each retailer’s positioning and adjust strategies based on shopper insights
• Develop data-backed channel strategies: analyze POS data and sales trends to identify growth opportunities and outperform competitors.

Deep Channel Operations & Cross-Team Collaboration

• Oversee end-to-end channel operations: coordinate with supply chain teams to ensure on-time delivery to retail distribution centers, work with marketing to align brand messaging with retailer campaigns, and train internal teams on account-specific requirements.
• Forecast sales performance for key accounts and regional chains, track pipeline progress, and report monthly/quarterly results to the leadership team.

Required Qualifications

• Pet Industry Expertise: 5+ years of sales experience in the North American pet industry, with a proven track record of managing pet specialty or regional retail accounts. Prior experience with PetSmart, Pet Supplies Plus, Mud Bay, or All the Best is a must.
• Channel Relationships: Established, active connections with decision-makers at target accounts (e.g., national category buyers, regional managers) – ability to leverage these relationships to accelerate partnership growth.
• Strategic & Curation Skills: Demonstrated ability to develop channel-specific strategies and curate products that drive sales.
• Remote Work Readiness: Proficient in remote collaboration tools (CRM platforms like HubSpot) and self-motivated to manage accounts across North America and Canada.
• Data Fluency: Comfortable analyzing sales data, POS trends, and shopper insights to inform decisions (experience with retail analytics tools a plus).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience scaling regional pet chains from 5+ locations to 100+ locations.
• Familiarity with pet industry trends (e.g., Health & Wellness, Supplement, Solution treatment) and how to align them with channel needs.

HICC America Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or age.

HICC America Corp. has adopted a drug-free workplace policy. Working under the influence of drugs or alcohol is not permitted.

Any employment offer from HICC America Corp. is contingent upon the candidate having and maintaining a valid U.S. Work Authorization status throughout employment.

Senior Supply Chain Manager

Location: San Leandro, CA

About the Company

Our client is a Series A startup building robots that build solar farms. This is a fast-moving company, which means constant opportunities for learning and growth. You’ll have a large impact on the direction of the company, and will be compensated accordingly. The company is MIT-founded and backed by top generalist and climate tech investors, including Energy Impact Partners, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, and Y Combinator (S21). If you are excited to work on interesting problems with direct climate impact, you’re going to fit right in with this team.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive end‑to‑end supply chain strategy for hardware/robotic systems, balancing cost, quality, delivery, and risk across custom and off-the-shelf component inputs
• Build, maintain, and continuously improve the company’s Bill of Materials; implement should‑cost/clean‑sheet models; drive PPV tracking and BOM roll‑ups that tie to finance
• Preempt supply chain bottlenecks by proactively planning for future system builds
• •Identify and mitigate risk across the supply base (single‑source, geopolitical, commodity volatility); create continuity plans and buffer strategies aligned to program schedules
• •Develop and execute category strategies, multi‑source/dual‑source critical parts, and negotiate capacity reservations, LTAs, and commercial terms
• •Drive down cost and lead time via creative sourcing, contract structure, and negotiation
• Help build a high‑performing team covering procurement, vendor management, expediting/execution, receiving, and accounts payable
• •Stand up scalable supplier management: scorecards, reviews, corrective actions, and supplier development to improve OTD and cost
• •Continuously improve accounts payable processes: vendor onboarding, COIs/W‑9s, credit/terms, POs, receiving
• •Coordinate closely with finance to manage equipment lease processes without slowing procurement
• Partner tightly with Design, Manufacturing, and Field Ops to flow R&D → production: integrate DFM/DFA and ECOs; ensure part readiness and ramp capacity
• Establish the operating system for materials: demand planning, MRP, and inventory policies (cycle counts, location control, kitting), and logistics strategy

Required Qualifications

• Operate effectively in the fast‑paced environment of a rapidly growing startup, with technical aptitude and excellent written and verbal communication
• Feel energized by a mission to accelerate the clean energy transition through automation
• Bring 5+ years in hardware/industrial/manufacturing supply chain roles, including 2+ years leading teams with measurable cost, delivery, and quality outcomes
• Are a strategic supply chain leader who is equally comfortable building the long‑term architecture and diving into the BOM to find dollar‑level savings
• Have deep experience with BOM costing across mechanical and electrical categories (fabrications, machining, harnesses, purchased assemblies)
• Are a sharp negotiator who can structure LTAs, capacity reservations, and pricing mechanisms that survive scale‑up and market swings
• Build clear processes and simple, scalable systems, owning data quality and driving disciplined S&OP/MRP execution
• Are fluent with ERP/MRP and source‑to‑pay concepts (items, AVL, lead times, safety stock, three‑way match, receiving) and comfortable partnering with Finance on reconciliations and cash forecasting
• Translate engineering changes into material plans and supplier actions; you understand ECOs, DFM/DFA, and the realities of prototype → production ramp
• Are based in or can relocate to the SF Bay Area

Preferred Qualifications

• Have scaled a supply chain function from one to n production for complex mechanical systems
• Have experience with complex industrial robotics/automation assemblies, and/or very large-scale components
• Have worked with MES/PLM/AP systems (e.g., ION, Silkline) and understand how to keep item and revision data in sync across engineering and ERP
• Have experience managing and helping build a team
• Have implemented VMI/consignment and/or kanban; understand import/export logistics and incoterms
• Are comfortable modeling in Excel (costed BOMs, PPV, sensitivity) and presenting insights to executives and the board

Compensation

Base pay is one element of the Total Rewards package which will also include comprehensive benefits and equity. The annual base salary range for this position is from $130,000 - 180,000. The actual base pay offered will be determined on factors such as years of relevant experience, skills, education, etc.

Equal Opportunity Employer - From the Company

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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We’re excited to present a standout opportunity with a highly stable semiconductor and aerospace manufacturer located in central Phoenix, just off the I‑17. This is a chance to join a company with long‑term programs, strong financial health, and a reputation for quality—working for an exceptional manager who has been with the business for 30 years and is widely respected as a mentor and leader.

Position Summary

The Raw Material Buyer / Supply Chain Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring the uninterrupted flow of aerospace and semiconductor raw materials that support manufacturing operations. You’ll own sourcing, negotiation, and procurement while balancing quality, delivery, and cost—backed by strong data analysis and cross‑functional collaboration. In addition to raw material purchasing, this role contributes to MRP analysis, demand planning support, supplier performance management, and inventory optimization. You’ll also provide backup support for Outside Services purchasing and share responsibility for MRO procurement, ensuring continuity across supply chain operations.

Key Responsibilities and Qualifications in these areas:

-Raw Material Procurement

• Source and purchase aerospace raw materials including sheet, bar, forgings, castings, and hardware
• Request, analyze, and negotiate supplier quotations for price, lead time, and terms
• Create and manage purchase orders and ensure timely supplier acknowledgements
• Track supplier commitments and proactively expedite materials to support production
• Stay informed on mill lead times, alloy availability, and market conditions

-MRP, Demand Planning & Production Support

• Monitor MRP signals and production schedules to ensure material availability
• Review forecasts, order releases, and demand patterns
• Support demand planning through historical usage and lead‑time analysis
• Partner closely with Production Planning to align purchasing with manufacturing needs
• Identify and communicate supply risks with mitigation strategies

-Inventory Management

• Monitor inventory levels to balance availability with turnover optimization
• Analyze usage trends and recommend procurement strategies
• Collaborate with Planning and Production to avoid excess, obsolete, or shortage conditions

-Supplier Performance & Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
• Track supplier KPIs including quality, delivery, lead time reliability, and cost
• Manage supplier transitions and performance improvement efforts
• Partner with Quality, Production, and Inspection to resolve supplier issues
• Support supplier evaluation, development, and rationalization initiatives

-Data Analysis & Reporting

• Perform supply chain analysis to support procurement and risk mitigation decisions
• Develop and maintain purchasing and supplier performance reports
• Analyze ERP/MRP and Excel‑based data to identify cost savings and efficiencies

-Compliance & Traceability

• Ensure all materials meet aerospace, semiconductor, and customer specifications
• Verify certifications, traceability, and regulatory compliance
• Support AS9100 purchasing and supplier control requirements

Cross‑Functional & Administrative Support

• Provide backup for Outside Services purchasing
• Share MRO procurement responsibilities
• Assist Accounting with invoice and PO discrepancies
• Maintain accurate ERP/MRP purchasing records
• Ensure adherence to company policies and supplier agreements

-Authority & Decision‑Making

• Within established policies, this role has authority to: Solicit and evaluate supplier quotes
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and terms
• Issue and expedite purchase orders
• Recommend sourcing strategies and supplier changes
• Escalate supply risks or cost impacts to management
• Final approval for supplier qualification, major contracts, and strategic sourcing remains with supply chain management

Qualifications

Education and Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field, or equivalent experience.

· Minimum 3-10 years of purchasing/buying experience, preferably in an aerospace/semiconductor manufacturing environment.

Skills and Competencies

· Knowledge of aerospace materials and manufacturing supply chains.

· Experience with ERP/MRP systems

· Background in data analysis, reporting, and supply chain performance metrics.

· Strong negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills.

· Proficiency in Advanced Microsoft Excel (data analysis)

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

· Team-oriented with a proactive problem-solving mindset.

Why This Role Stands Out

• $85K–$110K base + monthly and discretionary annual bonuses
• Stable aerospace and semiconductor programs
• Outstanding manager with 30 years of leadership and mentoring experience
• Central Phoenix location with easy freeway access
• High‑impact role with visibility and growth potential

Job Title: Supply Chain Management Specialist

Reports to: Sr Director of Warehouse Operations

Job Location: Whitestown, IN (USA)

Job Status: Exempt, FT

About SHEIN

SHEIN is a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, offering SHEIN branded apparel and products from a global network of vendors, all at affordable prices. Headquartered in Singapore, with more than 16,000 employees operating from offices around the world, SHEIN is committed to making the beauty of fashion accessible to all, promoting its industry-leading, on-demand production methodology, for a smarter, future-ready industry.

About the Role

The SHEIN Supply Chain Management Specialist (U.S. Fulfillment) Program is a long-term talent development initiative designed for future leaders in global supply chain and operations. The program aims to develop supply chain professionals with an international mindset, strong business understanding, and end-to-end process optimization capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in rotations across key warehouse functions, including daily operations, inventory management, inbound/outbound processes, picking, packing, and shipping, to systematically understand the end-to-end warehouse workflow
• Take part in business projects (e.g., inventory optimization, process improvements, data analysis), helping to drive warehouse process enhancements and proposing practical solutions
• Deeply learn and apply the Warehouse Management System (WMS), supporting daily tasks such as inventory control, discrepancy handling, and data reporting.
• Coordinate and communicate across departments to support efficient collaboration between the warehouse, local teams, and headquarters.
• Regularly participate in business reviews and process optimization discussions, independently completing problem analysis, report writing, and improvement recommendations
• Gradually assume entry-level supervisory responsibilities (e.g., front-line shift/area lead) based on your development progress, building hands-on experience for future management roles
• Actively participate in company training, knowledge-sharing, assessments, and development programs to continuously expand your professional capability and management perspective

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or above; majors in Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial/Engineering Management, or related fields are a plus;
• Preferred language proficiency in English and Mandarin, with excellent communication skills in both languages;
• Strong interest and enthusiasm for supply chain, warehousing, and logistics; strong learning and analytical skills;
• Strong sense of teamwork and ownership, with the ability to adapt to a fast-paced warehouse environment;
• Solid logical thinking, clear communication, and resilience under pressure, with the courage to take on challenges;
• Relevant internship or project experience is preferred; strong alignment with the long-term career direction of this role is a plus.

Benefits and Culture

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
• Health Savings Account with Employer Funding.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent care)
• Company-Paid Basic Life/AD&D insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Benefit Offerings (Voluntary Life/AD&D, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan with discretionary company match and access to a financial advisor
• Vacation, paid holidays, floating holidays, and sick days
• Employee discounts
• Free swag giveaways

Equal Opportunity Statement

SHEIN is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace environment.

• Own measurement for Supply Chain root causes (charter metrics); analyze forecast bias/error vs sales, store orders vs replenishment plan, on-hand adherence to minimum stock, and inventory sufficiency to plan
• Collaborate on Supply Chain dashboards and recurring reports to deliver daily/weekly sufficiency reports by DC, planned vs actual inventory variance, and consumption/forecast consumption accuracy reporting
• Identify and quantify insufficiency drivers; analyze recurring failures across warehouses, vendors, and commodities; isolate systemic vs event-based causes (capacity constraints, vendor cuts/late deliveries, short buys/late PO release, promo lift/baseline misalignment, item setup/parameters)
• Support recovery execution forums; provide inputs for "insufficient POV & commodities" reviews, quantify OvS impacts by division, and track recovery actions (including coordination needs such as "hot loads")
• Prepare vendor/merch escalation analytics; develop evidence packages to trigger escalation mechanisms for vendor-related issues (service failures, MAP/allocation constraints, substitution/deactivation impacts)
• Support ORAD, OTIF transition; ensure new OTIF reporting logic is clean and can be ingested into the Executive Scorecard
• Support assortment/DC slotting analytics; analyze impacts of minimum store count thresholds on DC efficiency and shelf holding power
• Monitor data quality and parameter governance; identify item setup/system parameter issues and recommend controls to reduce manual overrides and improve new item forecast calibration

• Advanced Excel and Power BI skills; strong SQL proficiency; R or Python preferred
• Experience analyzing forecasting, inventory planning, replenishment, and warehouse performance metrics
• Ability to translate complex supply chain drivers into clear, actionable recommendations
• Strong data quality mindset and experience establishing measurement logic and governance controls
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with Supply Chain, Merchandising, and Retail Operations stakeholders

About Matlen Silver

Experience Matters. Let your experience be driven by our experience. For more than 40 years, Matlen Silver has delivered solutions for complex talent and technology needs to Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders. Led by hard work, honesty, and a trusted team of experts, we can say that Matlen Silver technology has created a solutions experience and legacy of success that is the difference in the way the world works.

 

Matlen Silver is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.

If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at email and/or phone at: // 9

At The Matlen Silver Group, Inc., W2 employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance (single and family coverage)
• 401(k) plan (employee contributions only)

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.

At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis American Group, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Supply Chain Planning Intern based in Buffalo, New York. The intern will performs a variety of duties in support of the Supply Chain operations. The intern work across multiple functions of the Supply Chain department (Logistics, Production Planning, Forecasting, Milk Procurement and Customer Service), to execute ideas, solutions and recommendations into systems and processes supporting the focus of the department and company. in this position, the intern will work 25-40 hours/week for duration of one year at the Corporate Offices.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Will provide support to Supply Chain Financial analyst as needed.
• Precise, timely, and professional communication with personnel in various departments.
• Develop and coordinate cross-functional project plans and critical paths by utilizing various planning tools (Stratum, Prism, Excel, and attend periodic team meetings) in order to ensure timely implementation of Supply Chain initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure solutions meet business needs
• Develop communication protocol using input from stakeholders, Senior management, and project teams in order to ensure clear understanding of project scope, objectives, performance, and changes.
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within and among project teams. Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crisis, and devise contingency plans.
• Will understand and document process improvements and coordinate implementation throughout LAG.
• This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

• The candidate should be currently enrolled or a recent college graduate with a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Agricultural Business Management, Economics, or a related field.

Specialized Knowledge

• Candidate needs to have extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications in order to integrate activities into various systems.

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to read, to analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals and/or governmental regulations. Must have ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Must have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to calculate figures and analyze data
• Experience working effectively within and without formal lines of authority to accomplish goals.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, Access, and Project.
• Strong communication and influence attributes, and skills with economic cost/benefit analysis.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.

**This internship is expected to start January 2026 and end in January 2027**

ASRC Federal Agile Decision Sciences is seeking an Operations Specialist Logistician/Supply Chain Management Analyst to support the US Coast Guard BOD ALC (Aviation Logistics Center) and their mission of keeping aircraft maintained and serviced so those serving in the Coast Guard can keep our country safe. The Aviation Logistics Center's mission includes Depot Level Maintenance, Engineering, Supply, Procurement and Information Services. ASRC Federal offers an excellent salary and benefits package that includes certification reimbursement and a matching 401k with immediate vesting. We foster a climate of professional development and recognition for excellence. Find out why we were certified consistently as a \"Great Place to Work\". This is a pipeline requisition meaning we are gathering resumes in anticipation of a new Operations Specialist position with a focus on Supply Chain Management skills opening in the near future.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and eight (8) years of experience OR a Master's degree and six (6) years of experience in Logistics and/or Supply Chain Management related work.
• In lieu of a degree, ten (10) years of logistics/supply chain management experience is acceptable.
• Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, Engineering, Information Systems Management, Logistics, Or other related fields are desired.
• Experience in evaluating the entire life cycle of a product but focused on these elements:
  • Provisioning
  • Internal Allocation (sparing quantity and locations)
  • Demand Forecasting
  • Supply Planning
  • Final Disposal (identifying obsolescence)
• Experience providing business case analysis with stated planning variables and sensitivity analysis for different courses of actions for mission support and sustainment decisions.
• US Citizenship is required for this position and the ability to obtain an EOD (Entry on Duty) from Department of Homeland Security.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze and coordinate the logistical functions of ALC. Responsible for evaluating the entire life cycle of a product, but primarily focused on the following elements:
  • Acquisition (funding requirements and contract candidates)
  • Internal Allocation (sparing quantity and locations)
  • Final Disposal (identifying obsolescence)
  • Secondary focus on distribution and delivery as needed to support other DCMS entities.
• Function as the BOD LST Liaison to the product line Divisions, (LRS/MRS/MRR/SRR) to ensure BOD output data/reports properly represents the product lines coupled to the ALC mission.
• Formulate, plan, and execute supply optimization that provide management the information required to effectively allocate resources and execute procurements that provide the greatest return on investment to operational readiness and asset availability.
• Assist with developing models and forecasts for ALC/BOD to determine mission support costs, including maintenance, repair, sparing, warehousing, labor hours, transportation, and other relevant economic drivers.
• Create a Logistical Analysis program that has clearly defined processes and procedures to build out customer requirements, evaluate/prioritize work acceptance, document application development, and regularly re-evaluate product support.
• Provide business case analysis with stated planning variables and sensitivity analysis to provide ALC different courses of actions for mission support and sustainment decisions.
• Establish project timelines, monitor work completion, and provide assistance to other Logisticians to improve project management, breadth of analysis, and communication skills.
• Provide oversight and executive-level management for all contractor engagements under this task order. Represent the contractor at all task order level post-award meetings.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. EEO Statement ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman is in need of a Staff Compliance Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist to support the Propulsion Systems & Control (PS&C) business unit based in Elkton, Maryland and Missile Products (MP) business unit based in Rocket Center, West Virginia.

This position can be worked remotely with regular travel required.

Job Description:

Responsible for processes and activities within Global Supply Chain related to operational performance compliance such as regulatory compliance, systems and technology, data analytics and performance, international supply chain, operational excellence and supply base diversity.

Supports the Division and Business Units in developing and implementing strategic direction and tactical execution of governance (policy, procedure, work instructions, processes, etc.), priorities, initiatives and related activities while maintaining business unit execution agility.

Specific Job Responsibilities:

• To support the creation and execution of trainings related to compliance update announcement, internal surveillance, and BU PACE system findings.
• Support GSC monthly Internal Surveillance Procure to Pay Audit activities and report data back to management
• Manage ongoing support of Procurement Analysis Compliance Evaluation (PACE) process for Missile Products and PS&C BUs
• Provide support to complete required Business Unit (BU) PO File reviews
• Support for Missile Products and PS&C BUs Sarbane-Oxley (SOX) Control Point certification and compliance requirements
• Support for Missile Products and PS&C BUs activities in support of Corporate Internal Audits
• Support for Missile Products and PS&C BUs activities in support of AS9100 Certification Audits
• Support for Missile Products and PS&C BUs activities in support of DCMA/DCAA Customer Audits
• Support internal audit activities for Missile Products and PS&C BUs
• Support for Missile Products and PS&C BUs Strategic Sourcing activities for assisting with and facilitating new supplier qualification and onboarding
• Support for Missile Products and PS&C BUs L316 Anti-Corruption and Due Diligence requirements
• Support for Missile Products and PS&C BUs Consultant Agreement reviews
• Address and respond to actions flowing from Corporate, Sector and Division Compliance Council
• Support continued development of Compliance tracking tools and metrics for Missile Products and PS&C BUs.
• Cybersecurity Attestations Support
• Supplier Plan of Actions and Milestones
• Support for Missile Products and PS&C BUs Non-Disclosure Agreements
• Support for Missile Products and PS&C BUs PACE System Results of PO Reviews
• Support for Missile Products and PS&C BUs Competitive/Non-Competitive Justifications
• Reviews and approves WS BU Non-Competitive Acquisition Justifications (NCAJ's) for Individual and Class requests
• Support for Missile Products and PS&C B Commercial Item Determination packages and submittal
• Small Business Performance Tracking

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have 16 years of experience. Will also consider a Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management or related field with 12 years of experience or a Master's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management or related field with 10 years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of the FAR/DFAR
• Previous government contractor procurement experience
• Able to travel 25% of the time
• US Citizen

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience PACE reviewing packages

Salary Range: $128,500.00 - $192,700.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Director of Purchasing & Supply Chain (Food Manufacturing)

• Strong knowledge of SAP or any other ERP system.
• 5+ years of purchasing experience in food manufacturing or related industry.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.

Leads all purchasing, sourcing, inventory, and supply chain activities to ensure reliable, cost‐effective supply of ingredients, packaging, and materials for a food manufacturing operation. Partners with Production, Quality, Finance, and Logistics to support daily operations and long‐term business goals.

Are you looking to make a career change to a stable company? This exciting opportunity offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and paid PTO.Does this position match your future career goals? Then this opportunity could be the right fit for you.

• Great Opportunity
• Top Benefits
• Growth Opportunities
• Competitive Salary

Responsibilities:

• Manage purchasing of ingredients, packaging, and indirect materials to support production schedules.
• Develop sourcing strategies, negotiate pricing, and manage supplier relationships.
• Monitor market trends, cost changes, and supply risks to guide purchasing decisions.
• Oversee inventory levels, safety stock, and MRP/ERP accuracy.
• Coordinate with Production and Planning to ensure materials are available on time.
• Lead supplier qualification, audits, and compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.
• Track KPIs for cost, service, inventory, and supplier performance.
• Support new product development with sourcing, costing, and material readiness.
• Manage a team of buyers, planners, and supply chain staff.
• Drive cost‐savings, process improvements, and supply chain efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field.
• 5+ years of purchasing or supply chain experience in food manufacturing or CPG.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.).
• Ability to analyze inventory, forecast demand, and maintain optimal stock levels to support production.
• Strong understanding of logistics, freight, and warehouse operations.
• Ability to build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships, including qualification, audits, and performance reviews.
• Excellent communication skills for working with Production, Quality, Finance, R&D, and executive leadership.

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