Sourcing Manager
Company: The Wonderful Company LLC
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: September 19, 2024
Job Description:
FIJI Water Company - Los Angeles, CA - Logistics/supply chain -
Associate - Full-time - Job ID: REF4602DIt's more than just water.
FIJI Water is known for its iconic square bottle and unique mineral
profile. Since 1996, FIJI Water has embodied what it means to be
Earth's Finest Water and is sold in more than 90 countries. FIJI
Water is committed to doing business responsibly and seeking
opportunities to make a difference. This means investing in
sustainability, the environment, and local communities to enable
positive change.Our Operations team is seeking a Sourcing Manager
for FIJI Water who will be a key member of the FIJI Water Strategic
Sourcing & Supply Chain group. The group's mission is to drive
profitable sales growth by driving down cost of goods and finding
opportunities for efficiencies while leading strategic sourcing
projects and continuous innovation of packaging applications. The
position will drive strategic sourcing related projects mostly
focusing on, but not limited to, packaging for FIJI Water and
Justin Vineyards and Winery.In this role, you will be responsible
for flawless execution of sourcing strategies, cost savings
initiatives, new vendor/product qualification and development, and
vendor management. Reporting directly to the Sourcing Director,
this is a great opportunity for a proactive, detail-oriented
professional who is looking for high visibility and the chance to
be a key member of a dynamic department with impact all the supply
chain processes.This position will be based at our West Los
Angeles, CA office and working a hybrid schedule with 3 days per
week in the office.Job Description
- Lead the water and wine sourcing team with 2 direct
reports
- Develop, grow and maintain a network of qualified suppliers of
all primary and secondary packaging materials (i.e. PET, HDPE,
Glass, Corrugated, Flexible packaging, Labels, etc.)
- Manage and oversee RFPs for all packaging sourcing related
projects including but not limited to supply chain/logistics,
professional services, capital projects
- Assist in developing category sourcing strategy aligned with
business needs
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and lead the Sourcing
team to drive new product and packaging projects from concept to
implementation
- Responsible for meeting annual COGS targets by managing
supplier contracts, spend and performance
- Negotiate contracts and conduct financial analyses to achieve
the optimum cost/value relationship
- Understand and monitor key spending trends, cost drivers,
market factors, geographic considerations, and strategic importance
of critical commodities in order to implement appropriate sourcing
strategies to maximize profitability and mitigate risk
- Develop metrics, including external benchmarks, to monitor
performance and allow for data-driven decision making
- Stay up to date with industry trends and new packaging
innovations/technology and recommend cost savings or value add
opportunities
- Work with operations, marketing, engineering and NPD teams to
develop and maintain detailed specification documents for all
packaging materials which include technical drawings, testing
procedures, AQLs, shipping formats, current artwork
- Travel is up to 15%, primarily in North America and some
internationalQualifications
- 7+ years of sourcing experience required, preferably in
packaging
- BS/BA in business, packaging engineering or related field
- Knowledge in flexible and secondary packaging a plus
- Knowledge of printing technology a plus
- Strong leadership, relationship building and communication
skills
- Strong analytical thinking is required
- Ability to present information in a clear and concise format to
all levels of the organization
- Excellent project management skills, especially in cross
function team settings
- High attention to detail is a must
- High level of proficiency in Excel and Power PointPay Range:
$100,000 - $135,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final
compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.Additional
Information
- Competitive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7
online access to a physician), Vision, Dental and 401k with match
eligibility
- Opportunities for development and internal mobility
- Manager and leadership training, biweekly L&OD webinars,
and eLearning offerings
- Companywide problem solving and continuous improvement
training
- Wonderful Giving (wonderfulgiving.com) - allowing you to donate
company money to a cause of your choice
- Company prioritizes wellness through its Wonderful NOW (Nourish
Our Wellness) initiative, which provides a robust suite of wellness
offerings such as access to mental health resources and life
coaching, employee community groups, cash rewards for healthy
habits, and on-demand fitness videosFIJI Water is a natural
artesian water bottled at the source in Viti Levu (Fiji islands).
With its iconic square bottle, soft mouthfeel and more than double
the electrolytes compared to the other two top premium bottled
water brands, FIJI Water is the No. 1 imported premium bottled
water in the United States. FIJI Water has a perfectly balanced 7.7
pH. FIJI Water is available in a variety of sizes, including 330
mL, 500 mL, 700 mL, 1 L, and 1.5 L.The Wonderful Company is an
Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for
advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that
embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected
veteran status, or other protected categories.If you feel like you
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