The Supply Chain Specialist will play a key role in the execution of production and operations functions to ensure that product is available to ship to our customers in the quantities desired and at the right time. Key responsibilities include issuing purchase orders for ingredients, packaging, and finished goods to our suppliers and co-manufacturers, arranging for the movement of those items through the supply network, communicating with suppliers and co-manufactures on timelines, and assisting in ensuring product arrives and is produced on time.

The successful candidate will have a strong desire to learn about the company and category, have strong critical thinking skills, communicate effectively, follow up timely and have strong organizational skills. In addition, this person will be comfortable with a fast-paced environment with priorities that pivot based upon strategic and opportunistic adjustments in the business.

$50,000 - $60,000 Annual, plus bonus

• Issue purchase orders to suppliers
• Review orders, invoicing, and other documentation for accuracy
• Coordinate logistics to deliver products to manufacturers
• Coordinate logistics to deliver products to customers
• Complete all required shipping documentation for the carriers and warehouses as needed
• Update information in the company ERP and other information systems regarding shipments, BOLs and other documentation and publish reports as needed
• Provide inventory reporting
• Create, update, and maintain supplier and customer files and information
• Work closely with manufacturers to ensure on-time and accurate deliveries to distribution facilities and customers
• Provide recommendations for improvements to operating or training procedures based on observations of existing systems and protocols
• Other duties as assigned

• Strong attention to detail
• Strong desire and ability to learn the business and understand what is happening and why (curiosity)
• Strong ability to critically think through challenges and find a solution
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines
• Comfort with a dynamic and fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly Proactive and collaborative with a continuous improvement attitude
• Strong verbal, written communication and follow-up skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong Experience with Google Drive, Sheets, Docs, Microsoft Office, Excel
• Strong level of computer literacy and intuitive sense with IT systems
• Passion for the Hungry Planet brand, mission, and culture
• Self-starter with an ability to learn quickly, adapt, and be nimble in a dynamic environment
• Hungry to learn, embrace and celebrate new challenges and seek to learn and grow from all experiences and projects
• Optimistic and passionate about living with purpose. You seek to do meaningful work that makes a difference

Hungry Planet® is a fast-growing food company that has developed a full range of premium plant-based meats having the delicious taste and texture of conventional meat. The company's premium plant-based meats are sought after by omnivores, carnivores, flexitarians, and vegans alike, and have a lighter environmental footprint using fewer resources from planet to production. Hungry Planet’s expansion from serving the Foodservice industry to offering Direct to Consumer sales in mid-2020 has resulted in ongoing growth. Hungry Planet’s chef-crafted recipes are growing in popularity on social channels and the Hungry Planet® brand is becoming more broadly available through online channels, grocery stores, and food service establishments.