Supply Chain Management Trainee

The Supply Chain Management Trainee role is designed to introduce critical activities with the Actus Nutrition supply chain to the Employee. The role's primary functions are basic procurement, scheduling, data analysis, process improvement and identification of optimal practices to achieve production and economic targets.

Responsibilities

• Procurement of Fats and Oil & PO Management: Manage the weekly procurement of our fats and oils, including communication of scheduling and optimal pricing strategies
• Introduction to Packaging Procurement: Learn and be trained on ACTUS procurement of multi-wall bags and Super Sacks. Take part in the procurement and order process, evaluation of inventory control, making changes when necessary and look at cost savings initiatives.
• Toll Manufacturing analysis: Work with ACTUS various Toll Manufacturers, understand how the planning and Work Order process is executed and train on how to execute orders. Conduct regular Yield Analysis on the Toll companies, set targets and communicate results on a timely basis.
• Cream and Liquid Dairy coordination: Understand ACTUS’s current Cream and Liquid Whey supply chain and how it works and help with the planning of loads. This position will need to know the multiple supply plants and their volume potential while reacting to an ever-changing manufacturing environment and communicating with internal and external entities.
• Customer Complaints: Resolve liquid customer complaints related to compliance and service issues, coordinating with internal parties for timely resolution.
• Special Projects: Contribute to special projects and initiatives, supporting continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  
  

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in supply chain or related field. 
• Exceptional self-motivation
• Desire and eagerness for learning new concepts
• Understanding of Material Requirements Planning
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Oral and written with internal and external business partners
• Project management and multi-tasking ability
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
  
  

Actus Nutrition prides itself on advancement opportunities for our current workforce to promote from within. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as a healthy 401(k) company match program. The starting annual base salary range for this position is between $55,000—$60,000 USD with initial eligibility consideration for our Discretionary Incentive Plan. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to education, skill set and depth of experience. Additional Compensation offered to eligible employees: Mobile Device Reimbursement, Travel Reimbursement, Relocation Assistance.

Actus Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, or local laws.