Job Description:

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!

#SPTNUS

#mogul

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.

Our corporate values FEED your career: Passion | Inclusivity | Integrity | Trust | Curiosity. These values are engrained into our core and shape everything we do.

Nutreco is a leading animal nutrition company committed to Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will receive full consideration for employment without regard to an individual’s race, ethnicity, national origin, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, pregnancy, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. All your information will be kept confidential to EEO guidelines.

Our organisation:

Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species-specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products and nutritional know-how. The unique combination of products, models and services Trouw Nutrition offers, boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages, contributing to our customers' peace of mind. Trouw Nutrition's nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home-mixers, feed producers, integrators and distributors. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.