Our client is a leading manufacturing company located in Downtown Los Angeles. Considered an essential business this company grew by 30% since March 2020. Reporting into the new Head of Supply Chain you will be driving the companys efforts in implementing a world class supply chain. We are looking for a Supply Chain Planning Manager who has managed a team of Planners before and can help with longterm ERP implementation.

• Create and implement comprehensive procurement strategies for category materials covering market trends, supply assurance, quality improvement, supplier development, sustainability, and financial & supply risk mitigation
• Effectively manage relationships with suppliers by implementing the vendor score card process
• Develop and implement cost savings projects and financial forecasting
• Negotiate and execute contractual agreements in accordance to established company policies and procedures
• Develop new vendor relationships and identify new products
• Ensure compliance related process and procedures are uncompromised
• Develop disruption mapping and mitigation strategies
• Own and maintain all category supplier relationships
• Lead supplier selection and development process while working with cross-functional teams like R&D, Marketing, and Quality etc. to develop innovative products
• Ensure suppliers are following Hawthorne sustainability guidelines and implementing required actions
• Lead evaluation of supplier capabilities, cost structure, risks, and partnership potential to determine supply base

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a people leadership position within Procurement, Sourcing or Purchasing
• Ability to coordinate and organize numerous material requirements for multiple plants
• 3+ years of management experience
• Strong computer skills (SAP R/3, SAP/PLM, MS office programs)

Comprehensive salary plus outstanding benefits