Food Supply Chain Specialist

Summary

Join ZOE, a science and nutrition company transforming health, as a Supply Chain Specialist. You will play a key role in developing efficient supply chains for new food products, focusing on cost optimization and effective pricing. Responsibilities include procurement operations, import/export coordination, stock management, and process optimization. You will collaborate with various teams and stakeholders to ensure successful product launches and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate possesses experience in food supply chain management, international customs regulations, and data-driven decision-making. ZOE offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• Have experience in supply chain management, with a strong focus on food or beverage product supply chains
• Have a proven track record of sourcing and procuring new products
• Have in-depth knowledge and experience of international customs regulations and requirements
• Be a confident communicator, with experience working with stakeholders at all levels within an organization
• Have a strong ability to use data to inform decision-making
• Have a proactive approach, with a knack for offering creative solutions to operational challenges
• Be comfortable working in an ambiguous, changing environment and adapting quickly to new projects and objectives
• Be collaborative, positive, people-oriented, and enthusiastic in your approach
• Have technical experience using inventory management platforms

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for procurement operations across our new food category, and supporting Vendor Management on minimising cost per unit and project teams in supporting new product development
• Support procurement of existing inventory
• Coordinate the import and export of goods to and from the UK and US from worldwide suppliers, and be responsible for inter-company transfers
• Create stock management processes for new products
• Support cross-functional projects and optimising collaboration across departments
• Support the launch of new products
• Be responsible for regulatory compliance for movement of goods
• Optimise existing processes, including working closely with suppliers and Finance to maximise inventory turnover, weeks on hand and minimise shrinkage
• Monitor and analyse key operational metrics to assess inventory performance, identify trends, and propose actionable solutions for improvement
• Streamline workflows and ensure consistency in operations

Preferred Qualifications

Have experience with SQL and BigQuery

Benefits

• Competitive health insurance and wellness packages
• Inclusive parental policies
• Tailored professional development programs
• Base pay and stock options