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Ilitch Companies · 3 weeks ago

Manager, Purchasing, Supply Chain & Logistics

Blue Line-Farmington Hills

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Blue Line Distribution is a family-owned company dedicated to innovative food service logistics. They are seeking a Manager for Purchasing, Supply Chain & Logistics, responsible for overseeing procurement strategies, managing inventory, and leading the Purchasing Department.

Food and BeverageHospitalityTravel

Responsibilities

Responsible for the administration and functionality of the Purchasing Department including formal staff supervision, Cost Saving Initiative (CSI) and New Product Development for capital expense equipment such as ovens, flooring, smallware or all other material and functionality needed to construct and open a Little Caesar store

Analyzes material and performs due diligence on vendors

Negotiates contracts and makes recommendations to management

Manage the Inventory Control/management of Quality and Development (Q&D) quality controls and store testing

Develop and implement procurement strategies that allow for successfully negotiating favorable pricing, terms and agreements with approved suppliers

Purchase one-time capital expenses (oven, mixer, walk-in cooler, etc.) that are required to operate a store

Oversee the inventory/replenishment levels for all products in assigned centers both domestically and internationally to support operations; obtains information regarding upcoming events that may affect order patterns, to ensure accurate information for decision making

Conduct supplier and commodity risk assessments, monitoring specific commodity market trends, developing technologies and supply/demand challenges

Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials

Establish purchasing policies and procedures and directs purchasing programs that fit the needs of the organization

Develop supplier performance strategies to maximize company value

Direct and coordinate activities of colleagues engaged in buying or distributing materials, equipment, machinery

Manage the Purchasing staff, including hiring, coaching and development, performance management and salary management

Communicate goals and needs, select primary suppliers, and evaluate supplier performance and partner relationships on an ongoing basis

Generate reports and forecasts to assist managers in short-range and long-range planning

Qualification

Purchasing strategiesVendor negotiationInventory managementAnalytical skillsMicrosoft OfficeAS-400 systemFood commodity purchasingCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in purchasing/supply chain/business or a technical field preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of formal education

Minimum of five (5) years' related experience in Purchasing or related field or senior Purchasing position, with a successful history of increasing responsibilities

Experienced with sourcing, analysis and purchasing of one-time capital expense equipment or materials

Evidence of highly developed analytical, reasoning and decision-making experience in matters of significance

Previous experience in negotiating contracts, vendor relationships and vendor performance

Evidence of high initiative and the ability to manage a multitude of projects simultaneously while meeting store deadlines and needs

Evidence of computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office, Internet experience and applicable purchasing software or databases

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, including communicating technical data to a variety of audiences

Preferred

Experience with an AS-400 system

Experience with food commodity purchasing

Company

Ilitch Companies

The Ilitch Companies' family of businesses represent leading brands in the food, sports and entertainment industries, including Little Caesars, Blue Line Distribution, the Detroit Red Wings, Olympia Entertainment, the Detroit Tigers, Olympia Development, Little Caesars Pizza Kit Fundraising Program, Champion Foods, MotorCity Casino Hotel, Ocean Casino Resort, and Tenda.

Founded in 1999

Detroit, Michigan, USA

10001+ employees