Job Description

At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people’s lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment. We are strongest together – valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance, and there’s a seat at the table for you.

Become One Of Our Valued Team Members:

The Materials Associate will collaborate with various departments to manage efficient flow of all materials; coordinate movement of inventory between multiple labeling and packaging facilities; and oversee design transitions and manage inventory levels to limit the company's liabilities.

WHAT YOU'LL GET:

At Lakeside Foods, we believe in taking care of our people. That’s why, as part of the Lakeside family, you’ll have a package of affordable benefit choices and resources to choose from that covers your health, well-being, family and future.

Comprehensive Benefits:

• A choice of three quality affordable healthcare coverage options
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• Health savings account with employer contribution/flexible spending accounts
• Retirement planning including Profit Sharing and 401(k) match
• Company-provided life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off including vacation, personal days and holidays

Work-Life Integration:

• Educational & professional development assistance
• Wellness programs and fitness reimbursement
• Dependent scholarship program
• Career growth opportunities
• Internships/apprenticeships
• Friendly office environment
• “Dress for your day” dress code

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Utilize systems and reports to check for replenishment needs and ensure packaging inventory levels are sufficient to meet production schedules
• Confirm daily shortages of materials with internal customers and resolve shortages
• Act as primary internal and external contact for assigned accounts on all packaging concerns
• Verify the accuracy of product and planning data in software systems
• Work closely with Sales and the Forecast Manager to ensure forecast accuracy and resolve planning issues
• Responsible for purchase order management

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Associate's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Material's Management Certificate, or a minimum of two years experience in Supply Chain, Inventory Management, or Procurement 
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and tasks under changing circumstances
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, and SAP S/4Hana

TEAMWORK AT LAKESIDE (TAL):

• Through individual and team efforts, enthusiastically work toward the continuous improvement of his/her job, work area, department and Lakeside as a whole. Fully participate in TAL by "living" Lakeside's Standards of Conduct and being an active member of operational and project teams. By action and work, clearly and visibly demonstrate the spirit of teamwork, cooperation and respect for others in all business transactions and exchanges.

Lakeside Foods and our family of companies welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status.  

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