POM Wonderful | Fresno, CA | Logistics/supply chain | Associate | Full-time | Job ID: REF4841F
POM Wonderful delivers a whole lot of healthy. Known for our iconic double-bubble bottle, we grow, harvest, package, and market fresh pomegranates, pomegranate arils, and a selection of delicious pomegranate-blended juices and teas. With over 10,000 acres in California’s Central Valley, POM Wonderful is committed to unleashing the antioxidant power of our handpicked pomegranates.
We are looking for an experienced Purchasing Planner to play a vital role in optimizing our purchasing function and supporting our operational objectives. In this role, you’ll manage multiple projects, with a key focus on packaging materials, analyze RFPs, and process data to accurately determine the material demands of our plants. This position is essential to driving the company forward by securing reliable, high-quality suppliers, while ensuring competitive pricing, on-time delivery, and meeting quality targets. If you’re passionate about using data analysis to drive decision-making, lead initiatives, and make a tangible impact, we’d love to hear from you!
Job Description
- Develop and streamline purchasing systems, procedures, and reporting tools (scorecards/dashboards) for all materials, creating management tools for efficiency.
- Implement and monitor purchasing cost analysis reporting to identify opportunities for savings and process improvements.
- Analyze forecasts and lead times to assess current and future material needs.
- Oversee purchase orders and requisitions through two Purchasing Coordinators to meet production, safety, and capital expenditure requirements.
- Collaborate with the purchasing board to drive improvements and cost-saving initiatives.
- Maintain material inventories within optimal minimum/maximum levels to ensure production reliability.
- Work with Global Sourcing and R&D to establish strategic supplier relationships, negotiate competitive prices, and source materials for both current and new product needs.
- Partner with Operations and Reliability teams to develop cost analysis scenarios (ROI) in support of CAPEX initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain management or finance.
- Strong data analysis skills with the ability to create cost-saving strategies and drive process improvements.
- Proficiency in procurement software and tools, with experience in RFP processes and vendor negotiations. Oracle experience is a plus.
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, communication, and multitasking abilities, with a self-motivated approach in a fast-paced environment.
Pay Range: $70,000 - $75,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.
Additional Information
- Competitive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Vision, Dental and 401k with match eligibility
- Opportunities for development and internal mobility
- Manager and leadership training, biweekly L&OD webinars, and eLearning offerings
- Companywide problem solving and continuous improvement training
- Wonderful Giving (wonderfulgiving.com) - allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice
- Company prioritizes wellness through its Wonderful NOW (Nourish Our Wellness) initiative, which provides a robust suite of wellness offerings such as access to mental health resources and life coaching, employee community groups, cash rewards for healthy habits, and on-demand fitness videos.
POM Wonderful is the largest grower and producer of fresh pomegranates and pomegranate juice in the United States as well as the worldwide leader in fresh California pomegranates and pomegranate-based products, including our 100% pomegranate juices, healthy juice blends and teas. With nearly two million pomegranate trees in Central California, we grow, handpick and juice our own pomegranates to ensure the highest quality. Sold throughout the world and in the vast majority of North American retailers, our selection of products includes pomegranate-based juices and teas, fresh fruit when in season, and fresh arils.
POM Wonderful is part of The Wonderful Company, a successful, fast-growing privately held $6 billion company with 10,000 employees worldwide. The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California’s Central Valley.
The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.
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