Senior Manager, Pricing & Cost Management - KeHE Distributors, LLC

• Health/Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Holiday pay for company designated holidays

Good people, working with good people, for our common good.

Sound good?

KeHE-a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor-is all about "good" and is growing, so there's never been a more exciting time to join our team. If you're enthusiastic about working in an environment with a people-first culture and an organization committed to good living, good food and good service, we'd love to talk to you!

The Senior Manager of Pricing and Cost Management will lead and develop a team focused on supplier pricing and cost management strategies. This role is responsible for enhancing supplier partnerships, optimizing pricing structures, and ensuring cost efficiencies are aligned across the organization. As with all positions at KeHE Distributors, we expect that all actions will be consistent with the KeHE Mission, Vision, and Values.

DUTIES, TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and implements strategic plans for proactive supplier pricing and cost management, aligning with organizational goals.
• Establishes and nurtures executive-level relationships with key suppliers to drive long-term partnerships and cost efficiencies.
• Oversees and guides the negotiation of complex supplier agreements, ensuring favorable terms and compliance with agreements.
• Collaborates with senior leadership across merchandising, sales, and finance to integrate supplier cost strategies with overall business objectives.
• Champions best practices in cost management, ensuring continuous improvement and innovation within the team and processes.
• Monitors industry trends, market conditions, and supplier dynamics to inform and adjust strategies proactively.
• Defines and tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of supplier pricing and cost management initiatives.
• Leads and mentors a team of managers and analysts and ensures the team is equipped with the necessary tools, training, and resources to execute their roles effectively.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to align supplier landed costs with business goals.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate complex issues effectively across different organizational levels, from executives to analysts.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills, with a track record of organizing, analyzing, and interpreting large datasets accurately.
• Skillful in influencing and educating the organization on pricing and cost management needs and requests.
• Ability to prioritize workload effectively to maximize supplier or customer satisfaction while achieving performance metrics.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite, particularly Excel. .
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead a team and provide direction.

• Familiarity with supply chain and merchandising processes.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and presentation skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in supplier management, negotiations, and landed cost optimization.
• Minimum of 4 years of management experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.