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Senior Buyer
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As a leader and innovator in the snack food industry for over 50 years, J&J Snack Foods provides branded snack foods to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets across the U.S. Its products include such icons as SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, and Dippin’ Dots along with other key brands like LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, The Funnel Cake Factory Funnel Cakes, and Hola Churros. J&J also has a strong presence in bakery providing cakes, cookies, and pies to some of the largest grocery and convenience retailers in industry. Our company continues to deliver record sales led by a talented team and a commitment to “Fun Served Here”.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The (senior) Buyer is responsible for the planning and procurement of raw materials, packaging and services from external vendors and other J&J plants.
The (senior) Buyer will work at the production facility, and will report to the local plant manager, and indirectly (dotted line) to the Senior Director of Procurement.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Raws and Pack inventory Management, Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) and ordering from vendors.
- Manage Purchase Orders (PO's) from placement to receiving and payables.
- Monitor, maintain, track, and ensure the fulfillment of inventory for assigned items and vendors.
- Communicate and assist in invoice resolution and shipment issues with vendors.
- Obtain and analyze quotes from suppliers; negotiate pricing and terms.
- Maintain good relations with vendors.
- Control Purchasing Department spending.
- Frequent interaction with the corporate procurement team and other plant buyers
- Be aligned with local business requirements and stakeholders (Quality, production, R&D, finance, etc..).
- Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the local plant Managers (S&G, indirect/Capex orders, warehouse, logistics, …).
COMPETENCIES:
To perform this job successfully, the (senior) buyer must be self-motivated, able to problem solve, detail-oriented, and able to stay on task. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:
- Excellent organization and time management skills.
- Must be a self-starter and be able to accomplish a versatile and evolving workload.
- Excellent in all forms of communication.
- Innovative, problem solver, flexible, and able to juggle multiple priorities, with high emphasis in accuracy, urgency and efficiency
- Demonstrate initiative and cooperation with a positive and energetic attitude.
- Proficient knowledge of JDE or similar enterprise software, Microsoft office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Associates degree and at least 2 years of relevant purchasing experience or equivalent education preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS / TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- Ambient: Factory noise with hearing protection. Occasional visits to production floor or frozen storage with appropriate protective clothing.
- Infrequent travel might be necessary.
Disclaimer: This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
EEO Statement: J&J Snack Foods Corp.is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against, and treatment of, employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, alienage, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability or veteran's status, sex offenses, prior record of arrest or conviction, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking and unemployment status.
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Operations Manager
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What is Cirkul?
Cirkul is a rapidly growing company on a mission to transform how beverages are developed, distributed, and enjoyed. It’s a new way to hydrate—so much so that 96% of customers say they drink more water with Cirkul!* With over 150 flavor options available without sugar or calories, Cirkul provides customers with a fully customizable, reusable water bottle and cartridge system. Since 2018, millions have dropped sugary soda and energy drinks, and turned up their plain boring water with Cirkul! A full range of products is available at DrinkCirkul.com, and Cirkul is also sold by Amazon, Costco, Walmart, Kroger, and grocery stores nationwide.
*Based on a survey conducted with 3,258 Cirkul Customers
What is this role?
As the Operations Manager for Cirkul, you will play a key role in guiding the plant's operations team while ensuring safety, quality and production excellence. The OM will also be responsible for leading, coaching, developing and training.
What does an average day look like?
Driving Results: Manage and improve operational KPIs including safety, quality, production, cost, and staffing.
Taking Ownership: Oversee operations team with a focus on continuous improvement and growth mindset.
Making Decisions: Apply Cirkul's best practices while developing new best practices where needed.
Cultivating Relationships: Attract, retain, coach, develop and empower employees at all levels.
Instilling Trust: Develop and implement a world class culture and work systems.
Customer Focus: Ensure that Cirkul's safety, quality and production standards are being met to deliver a high-quality product to our customers every time.
What background should you have?
- Four year degree in a related, business or technical field such as business, operations management, engineering, or the equivalent in experience.
- 5+ years of operations leadership in a high velocity manufacturing environment with roles of increasing responsibility.
- Demonstrated ability to make autonomous decisions with minimal guidance.
- Significant experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, Kaizen, autonomous maintenance and 5S implementation.
- Demonstrated ability to manage both salaried professionals and hourly production associates in executing complex, operational programs.
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
- Willing to work hard, stay until the job is complete, and demonstrate resilience.
- Have a positive attitude, willing to work with multiple levels of employees, and thrive in a fast paced environment.
What do we offer?
- Competitive salary based on experience and market
- Generous benefits, 401k match, and PTO (even insurance for your fur babies!)
- Employee discounts on Cirkul products
- New corporate office space with great amenities
- Opportunity to work with a best in class team, in a hyper growth company, taking over the hydration industry
- A culture that rewards results
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Please note: At this time, we will not provide sponsorship for employment visas. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
Cirkul, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and are committed to sustaining an equitable and inclusive, people-first environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents.
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