The Jensen Supply Chain Specialist is the focal point for purchasing and planning of products at the plant. They will be primarily responsible for purchasing, scheduling, inventory, and managing outbound loads. They will provide regular reports, manage invoices, and manage administrative tasks in support of the Director and Plant Manager. They will work with Jensen Foods’ leadership to ensure a smooth flow of inventory into our branches that meets customer needs which is achieved through the review of purchase orders, tracking and tracing key inbound/outbound loads and maintaining optimal inventory levels. They will balance multiple tasks including procurement, administrative duties, and interfacing with drivers/visitors.
Essential Duties:
• Ensure balanced inventory levels are available when needed through purchase order generation and exception-based adjustment of purchase orders given forecast and inventory visibilities.
• Manage and track inbound orders and lead times for their assigned products / categories.
• Works with sales team to adjust inventory levels based on sales fluctuations and special events.
• Monitor production, shipping, and invoices to maintain inventory levels for plant packaging, ingredients, and finished goods.
• Work with operations team to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate the scheduling of outbound shipments and manage drivers at check-in and check-out.
• Process the receipt of all inbound materials, ingredients, and packaging and pay accompanying invoices.
• Record all purchase orders, invoices, and finished goods production into ERP.
• Work with Jensen leadership to set pricing for products.
• Manage administrative reporting.
• Maintain vendor contacts/information.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or other related field; or 3+ years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong analytical skills
• Must have experience in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of Clarity and Quickbooks (or comparable software) preferred.
• Strong ability and desire to work independently and maintain focus with frequent interruptions.
• Strong verbal and written communication with willingness to greet visitors and build relationships.
• Must be flexible and willing to work the demands of the department which may be subject to evenings, weekends and holidays.
Salary of $65,000 to $80,000 with annual bonus potential depending on competency, experience, qualifications and skills.
Shamrock anticipates closing the application window for this job opportunity on or before December 31, 2025.
Corporate Summary:
At Shamrock Foods Company, people come first – our associates, our customers, and the families we serve across the nation. A privately-held, family-owned and -operated Forbes 500 company, Shamrock is an innovator in the food industry and has been since being founded in Arizona in 1922.
Our Mission:
At Shamrock Foods Company, we live by our founding family’s motto to “treat associates like family and customers like friends.”
Why work for us?
Benefits are a major part of your overall compensation, and we believe offering them at an affordable cost is not only the right thing to do, but it helps keep you and your family healthy. That’s why Shamrock Foods pays for the majority of your health insurance, allowing you to take home more of your paycheck. And it doesn’t stop there - our associates also enjoy additional benefits such as 401(k) Savings Plan, Profit Sharing, Paid Time Off, as well as our incredible growth opportunities, continued education, wellness programs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
At Shamrock Foods Co all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law.