Remote Value Added Manager

Summary

Join Wild Alaskan Company as the Value Added Ingredient Category Manager and play a crucial role in shaping the member experience by developing ingredient programs, establishing supplier relationships, and ensuring sustainable practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or 5+ years of relevant experience in supply chain, purchasing, finance and sustainable food systems
• Experience managing sustainability practices at scale and balancing cost with ethical sourcing
• Experience vetting and onboarding co-manufacturers
• Proven track record in procurement with the following categories: seafood, spices, oils, produce, grains, wheat, dairy, eggs, sauces, condiments and packaging
• Experience sourcing value-added RTE and RTC categories in addition to raw ingredients
• Experience managing finished food items to production
• Experience with General Product Formulation Guidelines
• Passionate about sustainable, wild-caught seafood
• Proficiency in Google Suite with emphasis on Excel/Google Sheets and WMS systems
• Adaptable to new systems and processes (Asana, Looker, etc.)
• Ability to execute quickly
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working with distributed remote teams

Responsibilities

• Develop ingredient programs that meet the following criteria: Fully traceable supply chain from source to production to shipment to fulfillment centers
• Verifiable ethical practices of suppliers, including, but not limited to, fair wages and safe working conditions
• Establish direct relationships with supply sources
• Regular auditing of supplier base
• Procure the following types of ingredients for bench samples and full production: seafood, spices, oils, produce, grains, wheat, dairy, eggs, sauces, condiments and packaging
• Understand how the ingredients interact with various seafood species to support product formulation and food safety requirements
• Experience with raw material sourcing with general product formulation guidelines, including nutritional and cost requirements, allergen management, sustainability considerations, and regulatory compliance
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure adequate supply at each fulfillment center
• Source value-add ready-to-cook (RTC) and ready-to-eat (RTE) categories
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and change management
• Create projections for seafood and calculate ordering needs as well as forecast projected costs of new items
• Understanding full product specifications, sourcing model, seasonality and product variations
• Develop strategic direction for ensuring continuity of ingredient supply for WAC members
• Work with FSQA to ensure sufficient documentation is current for suppliers and production facilities
• Maintain accurate market insights and communicate fluctuations to team
• Lead new ingredient onboarding for the organization
• Liaise between suppliers and WAC leadership on credit lines, accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Coordinate with manufacturers to communicate future Wild Alaskan Company production needs and ensure timely completion
• Work cross-functionally with the internal WAC team regarding product needs. This includes interaction with Product Development, Finance, Data, Digital Product and Marketing teams
• Travel, as needed, to current and prospective suppliers to provide product/process familiarization, resolution of problems, product development assistance and general business updates

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401k
• PTO
• Safe/sick time
• Vacation
• Parental leave