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Nature's Bakery

Nature's Bakery

201-500 employees

Produces nutritious, real fruit-filled snacks

Food & Agriculture
Consumer Goods

Junior, Mid

Salt Lake City, UT, USA

Category
Inventory Management
Production Planning & Scheduling
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Supply Chain Management
Inventory Management
SAP Products
Data Analysis

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • A great amount of knowledge/experience is required to understand material relationships and the implications of material shortages, etc.
  • Must be familiar with material sources, vendor base, and material lead times, plant production schedules, and rates.
  • Associate must be knowledgeable with MRP systems.
  • Solid mathematical background
  • PC literacy (MS Office)
  • High school education (Two or four year degree preferred)
  • 2 years experience in manufacturing role and/or 2 year technical degree
  • Routinely manages day-to-day inventories in excess of $2,000,000. A high degree of accuracy is required to work in an environment that is constantly changing without making errors which would shortly lead to downtime and the costs associated with stock-outs.
Responsibilities
  • Analyze daily SAP generated reports to determine packaging material inventory position and take appropriate actions necessary to ensure ongoing plant operations without material shortages.
  • Communicate with suppliers the production need for packaging. Work with SMS (supplier managed supply) vendors to facilitate production and delivery to the Waco plant.
  • Work with additional packaging vendors to maintain adequate supplies of expense items (stretch film, slipsheets, tape, glue, etc) and other items as needed (line trials, R&D work).
  • Prepare summary/position reports on packaging material inventories including period end reports. Maintain proper balance of safety stock levels to meet both customer service targets and inventory level reduction targets.
  • Manage disposition process for specification deviations for all inbound packaging materials and facilitate reject/waiver process.
  • Manage item set up and transition to minimize packaging write-offs, raw material expirations, and plant waste.
  • Work with Execution and network planners to develop an executable production plan.
  • Work with existing vendor base to automate daily order releases, and streamline information flow from the MRP system for replenishment process. Become knowledge expert on EDI (electronic data interchange) for requirements and vendor base.
  • Seek innovative solutions and develop step-function improvements in processes including the use of new technology.
  • Develop best practices and standard work instructions for the inbound role.
  • Contribute to team engagement.
  • Back up other site logistics areas as required.
Desired Qualifications
  • Two or four year degree preferred

Nature's Bakery creates a variety of wholesome snacks filled with real fruit, including Whole Wheat Fig Bars and Gluten-Free Fig Bars, aimed at health-conscious consumers. Their products cater to different dietary needs and are convenient for busy individuals and families. The company sells directly to consumers through their website and offers a subscription service for regular deliveries, which sets them apart from competitors. Nature's Bakery's goal is to provide nutritious and delicious snack options while ensuring customer satisfaction through quality ingredients.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Carson City, Nevada

Founded

2011

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The health and wellness food market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.2%.
  • Nature's Bakery's expansion into e-commerce aligns with the $250 billion online grocery market.
  • The 'snackification' trend supports increased demand for Nature's Bakery's snack products.

What critics are saying

  • Rising costs of plant-based ingredients may impact Nature's Bakery's profit margins.
  • Increased competition from emerging health-focused snack brands could erode market share.
  • The $237 million facility expansion in Salt Lake City poses financial risks if sales don't grow.

What makes Nature's Bakery unique

  • Nature's Bakery offers a wide range of dietary options, including gluten-free and plant-based.
  • The company emphasizes real, thoughtful ingredients in all its snack products.
  • Nature's Bakery provides customizable snack boxes with subscription services for convenience.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Short-Term Disability

Paid Life Insurance

Wellness Program

Pet Insurance