VMI Manager

• This position will report to the: Director - Sales & Customer Management
• Travel Requirement: Up to 10%
• Location: Remote
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Shift: Varies
• Employment Category: Full Time - Regular
• Pay Range: $80k-$130k

Generous Brands is dedicated to inspiring people to thrive through the power of vibrant nutrition through its leading brands, Bolthouse Farms, Evolution Fresh and our joint venture with Sambazon. Bolthouse Farms is the preeminent provider of chilled juice, smoothies, and protein drinks. Evolution Fresh - is the premier, cold-pressed juice brand and maker of the new Real Fruit Soda. Through our integrated partnership with Sambazon we produce and sell their high-quality Aa beverages.

Formerly known as Bolthouse Farms - Generous Brands was born out of the independence from its carrot operations and is poised to be the "World's Largest Beverage Start-Up."

Currently we have 1000 employees located across the country at our hubs/facilities in Bakersfield, CA, Rancho Cucamonga, CA & Chicago, IL.

You can connect with our brands on their socials - Bolthouse Farms (LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok ) and Evolution Fresh (LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok).

WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE

• The VMI Manager is responsible for managing vendor relationships, maintaining optimal inventory levels, and ensuring timely replenishment of products. This role involves collaboration with suppliers to forecast demand and analyze inventory performance, aiming to enhance supply chain efficiency and customer satisfaction while reducing out of stocks at customer level.

Inventory Management:

• Manage inventory levels for assigned products, ensuring optimal stock levels are maintained across all divisions
• Utilize customer systems to steadily replenish the inventory in Kroger DC's
• Track historical data to provide seasonal and promotional planning to Inventory Control
• Forecast demand across full generous brands portfolio for all of Kroger divisions

Customer Collaboration:

• Work closely with Kroger to forecast demand and develop inventory replenishment strategies.
• Cultivate relationships with Kroger to better understand customer needs and problem solve issues
• Determine customer requirements and expectations

Data Analysis:

• Analyze sales data, inventory turnover rates, and market trends to make informed purchasing decisions.

Order Placement:

• Place purchase orders based on inventory needs, lead times, and supplier capabilities.
• Personal ownership of the entire order management processes on the Generous Brands business to include:
• Inventory management | Order editing | Delivery tracking
• Utilize the GB internal systems across all aspects of the Kroger business

Problem Solving:

• Address any supply chain issues, including delays or discrepancies, and develop solutions to
• Identify trends in customer satisfaction or dissatisfaction
• Provide appropriate communication to customers during times of variability within the lifecycle of an order

Cross-Functional Communication:

• Collaborate with sales, ops, and finance teams to align inventory strategies with business goals.
• Cleary communicate with internal business partners (including Sales, Demand Planning, etc.) any major changes in business strategy or account needs
• Act as primary interface point with manufacturing, logistics, operations, and sales management as well as the customer(s)

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidate should possess a 4YR degree or equivalent training with 4+ years of experience in Customer Service, Vendor Management Ordering, and Forecasting.
• Experience in Kroger System(s) and iTrade
• Strong focus on business planning with special emphasis on exceptional end user experience

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with Kroger systems, processes, and strategy

• Proven skills with the ability to balance multiple Divisions, assortment, and deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to handle a high stress, multi-tasking environment
• Natural aptitude for logical problem solving and analytical skills and strategic thinking abilities
• Must take initiative and is proactive in a dynamic work environment
• Works with minimal supervision
• Must be detailed oriented, accurate, and proficient with data entry skills
• Proficient use of English language when speaking, reading and writing
• Must exhibit strong degree of professionalism
• Proficient in Microsoft to include Excel (formulas, pivot tables and charts), Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Possess strategic thinking abilities
• Must have strong problem-solving skills, analytical and attention to detail

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Some travel may be required for company and Kroger specific meetings 5%-10%

WHAT WE OFFER

Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible co-workers and their families.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Group Short-Term Disability
• Group Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off

During the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, we recognize that certain "non-essential worker" personnel may at times store consumer-facing materials (including, but not limited to, EADs, coupons, promotional materials, etc.) offsite from Company locations, such as at associates' homes or in vehicles. All such consumer-facing materials must be maintained in a smoke-free and secure workplace environment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as need, to assist them in performing essential job functions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Bolthouse Farms and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at: TalentA[redacted] for additional support and guidance.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
Bolthouse Farms does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bolthouse Farms is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.