Senior Manager, Supply Chain (Los Angeles)

Are you known for exceeding expectations? Do you embrace the Spirit of Hawai‘i? Then please keep reading because we’re looking for people like you at Hawaiian Host Group.   Who are we? Hawaiian Host Group (HHG) is a leading Hawai‘i-based consumer goods company with a portfolio of brands that includes Hawaiian Host, Mauna Loa, MacFarms, and Kapua Orchards. Sold in over 23 countries, HHG produces a suite of products ranging from flavored macadamia nuts to premium treats. Our dedicated team of Hosts of Hawai‘i is spread across our headquarters in Honolulu and offices in Hilo, Kona, Los Angeles, and Tokyo. HHG has 3 manufacturing plants in Hawai'i, as well as the state's largest single macadamia farm.      We are an excited team of people that all have one vision in common: sharing the Spirit of Hawai‘i with the world. Expect camaraderie, product tastings, and other (virtual and in-person) events that make our culture unique. And more importantly, know that your work contributes to our purpose; to make the Islands’ future flourish. We do this through our Takitani foundation that grants scholarships to deserving local students, our solar farm on the Big Island, and other social & environmental initiatives.   That’s enough about us for now, we’d love to learn more about you. Read the job description below and let us know if you’re interested. We can’t wait to meet you!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sr. Manager Supply Chain leads the Co-Man (Contract Manufacturing) function and critical functions of the Procurement function for the company, reporting to the Director of Supply Chain.   This highly visible leadership role ensures development and execution of procurement strategies, savings portfolios, and supplier management programs to support the manufacturing network.   Additionally, this role manages co-manufacturers as strategic suppliers to ensure cost, quality, and service objectives are achieved. 

 

This role is both strategic and hands-on to building the team, improve systems, and focus on strategic partnerships (supplier and Co-man) to ensure successful execution, cost-efficient performance, and reliable supply to our valued customers.  The position will lead a team with responsibilities across both procurement and co-manufacturing operations and will work cross-functionally across the business to ensure alignment with supply chain, operations, quality, sales, inventory, SIOP, and innovation/marketing.

Education, Experience, and Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, or equivalent experience. 

• Must have at least five (5) years of experience in field related to Procurement / Co-Man 

• Must have at least three (3) years of experience in a supervisory capacity. 

• Must have CPG Food manufacturing experience  

• Strong oral and written communication skills. 

• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with others. 

• High level of analytical ability, to resolve complex problems.  

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities. 

• Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.  

• CPSM or CSCP certification preferred. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Strategic Planning 

• Defines the Procurement and Co-Man strategy, in collaboration with the Director of Supply Chain, to achieve company go