Manager – 3rd Party Supply Chain Planning

Jacksonville, Florida
Swisher International, Inc
Swisher is a lifestyle brand for adult consumers headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. Our superior customer relationships along with an unwavering commitment to innovative thinking and action have driven the company to grow and adapt for nearly 160 years. We have a passion for people and helping them build rewarding careers. POSITION OVERVIEW This position will assist the Supply Chain (SC) team by being a liaison between internal stakeholders and third-party manufacturers (TPM), warehouses, and distribution centers (DC). The role is designed to plan, execute, and communicate the purchase, logistics, and inventory of finished goods and packaging materials in a third-party network. Additionally, this position will leverage Swisher’s logistics network to transport and maintain appropriate stock levels while maintaining efficiency, effectiveness, and cost control metrics. RESPONSIBILITIES • Collaborate with Sales/Marketing and Business Analytics teams to forecast and communicate product supply plans to 3rd party manufacturing (TPM) and distribution centers (DC). • Interact with Creative Department and Materials Management team to estimate lead times for materials and communicate storage requirements to TPMs. • Responsible for the PO creation to timely delivery at warehouse, leveraging logistics partners to ensure time/cost effective transport. • Review inventory levels, define Minimum Stock Levels/Days on Hand, and coordinate product transfers in an E-Commerce environment. • Development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for third party manufacturing and warehouse operations. Ensure compliance to the KPI framework. • Other SC duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field • 5+ years experience in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Logistics. • 1-3 years supervisory experience • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook) SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS • Quick learner with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, maintain focus, and adapt to a variety of challenges • Ability to conduct detailed procedures in a time constraining environment • Ability to maintain confidentiality • Able to work independently and within a team as well as across the internal and external teams that support the Swisher business. • Ability to develop and strengthen partnerships/relationships with both internal and external stakeholders PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • May be sitting and/or using computers for prolonged periods of time