Raw Material & Logistics Manager

Join Our Purpose – Feeding the Future  

Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions.  

Trouw Nutrition’s Companion Animal business is focused on advancing nourishment of the world’s pets by providing premium pet food companies with the highest-quality custom ingredient blends supported by exceptional customer care and nutrition expertise. We are seeking a Raw Material & Logistics Manager to lead Forecasting, Contracting, and Planning of raw material deliveries to our three facilities within the Trouw Nutrition USA-Companion Animal business unit.  Your team of 3 works closely with both local and global buyers across Nutreco to ensure the timely and efficient procurement of materials.

About The Role: Driving Supply Chain Operational Excellence:

Responsibilities

• Manage and build team capabilities of Material Planners and inbound/outbound Transportation Buyer
• Regularly communicate with vendors, ensuring seamless coordination on purchase contract call-offs  
• Conduct regular forecasting reviews with vendors, aligning expectations and anticipate supply needs
• Address and resolve any issues related to delivery delays or disruptions to ensure business continuity 
• Proactively managing discrepancies in pricing/volumes to ensure smooth and efficient operations-ensure variances are minimized
• Establish and maintain supportive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders 
• Evaluate and analyze key vendor performance indicators, particularly focusing on supplier performance metrics such as On Time In Full (OTIF) delivery 
• Foster open dialogue with vendors (address challenges, ensure expectations and collaborative performance enhancement and operational efficiency)
• Negotiate Incoterms with vendors to identify the most cost-effective and efficient delivery methods for raw materials
• Serve as the key liaison with Nutreco's global Contracting team and management of the Forecast-to-Contract process

Skills and Expertise:

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, related field or equivalent 
• 2- 4 years of raw material experience in sourcing, supply chain management, or logistics preferably in the companion animal, livestock, aqua culture industries
• 2- 4 years of leading a collaborative, cross-functional team-partnering with Costing, Operations and Commercial teams
• Extensive knowledge of logistics INCO terms and imports /exports of goods into the USA
• Highly knowledgeable of ingredient sourcing, procurement processes and supply chain best practices
• Savvy negotiator, Clear and transparent communicator with High-Level interpersonal skills
• An Analytical mindset with a proficiency in Data Analysis Tools
• Experience with ERP or SAP software (M3-Nice to Have)
• Intermediate user: MS suite2023- Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint
• PMP experience (Nice to Have)

Why you Will Love Working with Us:

Global Benefits:

• Be part of our sustainable mission with opportunities to grow within Nutreco, Skretting, Trouw Nutrition and the broader SHV group
• Embrace our culture of diversity and inclusion, where we respect and value everyone

Local Benefits:

US-Hybrid work model-after 6 months, PTO, 401k, IRA, 10 paid holidays, medical, vision, dental, disability, life insurance, HSA, FSA, Paid Parental Leave and Tuition Reimbursement

Next Steps:

We value a seamless candidate's experience and will review your application within five (5) business days. We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production. We thank you for choosing a career with us and sharing your ambition to “Feed the Future!

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Please note that candidates applying to the job opening must be authorized to work in the United States. Employer Sponsorship is not available for this position.