Job Description

Description

For more than 35 years, Turtle Island Foods (d.b.a. The Tofurky Company) has been producing the friendliest food on the plate for plant-eaters, meat-eaters, and people who resist labels. Our mission is to make great food everyone can enjoy, and we do it with respect for people, animals, and the planet. We carry out our mission by getting every bacon-chomping, barbecue-loving eater out there to see the wisdom of a plant-based diet by talking about what everyone wants to talk about: the food that makes them happy! Today, The Tofurky Company, a subsidiary of Morinaga Nutritional Foods, Inc., offers yumminess in over 35 products at over 25,000 grocery stores with our plant-based protein, Tofurky, and our dairy-free Moocho cheese.

At Tofurky, we may not all have the same beliefs about diet, sustainability, or what goes best with french fries. We’re not a monoculture (and we like it that way). But we can all get behind our mission of respect – whether it’s respect for our shared planet, for all species, for human health, or for our community and workforce. We are sure of one thing: people, animals, and the environment matter more than profit margins.

This position may be fully-remote, or hybrid at home and our offices in Hood River, Oregon. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

As a Supply Chain Manager, you will play a key role in managing Tofurky procurement processes and supply chain operations to ensure the timely sourcing, acquisition, and delivery of raw materials, packaging components, and finished goods. You will collaborate closely with internal teams, external suppliers, and partners to optimize costs, quality, and sustainability across our product portfolio while upholding our brand values and standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Spend Analysis and Opportunity Identification: Dive deep into our spending patterns to uncover opportunities for cost reduction, cash flow improvement, and supplier consolidation. Utilize data-driven insights to drive smarter purchasing decisions that optimize our resources.

• Strategic Supplier Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers. Negotiate preferred terms, pricing, and contracts to ensure optimal value and quality.

• Strategic Sourcing: Lead the identification and evaluation of potential suppliers. Conduct thorough market research and drive the bidding process to secure partnerships that align with our long-term objectives.

• Cost Optimization: Drive initiatives to reduce procurement costs while maintaining quality standards. Leverage economies of scale, implement best practices, and explore alternative sourcing options.

• Enhance Organizational Value and Efficiency: Collaborate with various departments to refine procurement policies and procedures, ensuring they align with our strategic objectives. Spearhead the development and implementation of the new product development (NPD) program to streamline processes and drive efficiency.

• Customer Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal leadership and stakeholders to ensure implementation of purchasing strategies.

• Contract Management: Oversee negotiation, drafting, and administration of contracts with suppliers. Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and optimize purchasing processes and systems. Implement tools to enhance governance and transparency.

• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with suppliers and supply chain disruptions. Develop robust contingency plans and risk mitigation strategies to ensure business continuity.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with finance, operations, and other functional teams to align purchasing activities with broader business objectives. Your insights and recommendations will be instrumental in driving operational excellence.

• Performance Reporting: Develop and maintain KPIs and performance metrics to track purchasing performance. Prepare insightful reports and presentations for senior management and investors.

• Team Management: Lead, inspire, and mentor direct reports which include procurement and new product development analyst. 

• Actively supports all company sustainability initiatives.

• Up to 10% travel

This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. This is a largely sedentary role remaining seated for long periods of time. The ability to lift boxes, bend, and stoop is occasionally required.  This is a salaried, exempt position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or related business major and 5+ years of supply chain management experience within the food manufacturing industry. (Direct experience in lieu of degree may be considered)
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations and quality standards
• Proven experience in developing and implementing supply chain strategies.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced proficiency using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proficient in using ERP systems and supply chain management software
• APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP) is a plus

In addition to your salary, we’ll provide:

• Employee-only medical and vision coverage that is 100% employer paid; employee-only dental coverage that is 80% employer paid
• Auto-enrollment and eligibility for Tofurky’s 401K contribution + match.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Employer-paid Personal Time Off and Holiday time.

The Tofurky Company does not currently support immigration processing or provide Visa sponsorship. All applicants must be able to provide legal proof of their eligibility to work in the U.S.

The Tofurky Company values a diverse workforce. Women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ community are strongly encouraged to apply. The Tofurky Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The Tofurky Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Tofurky is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Tofurky will take steps to ensure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation. Tofurky complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and/or receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected].

Please click the appropriate button on this page to begin the application process. Be sure to complete the application in its entirety and include your resume. For assistance or to follow up on your previously submitted application, contact us at [email protected]