Supply Chain & Inventory Manager

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November 18

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Outward Farms

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Agriculture • B2C • Food

Outward Farms is a third-generation, family-owned egg farm located in Ohio, dedicated to sustainable and responsible farming practices. The farm prioritizes the well-being of its hens, ensuring they are raised in a healthy and spacious environment, while also providing high-quality organic eggs. Outward Farms aims to connect with customers and communities through transparency and education about their farming methods and commitment to environmental stewardship.

11 - 50 employees

🌾 Agriculture

👥 B2C

📋 Description

• Lead and continuously improve supply chain processes across planning, logistics, inventory control, and material flow to support business objectives and operational efficiency. • Ensure inventory accuracy and reconciliation across all manufacturing, co-manufacturing, material providers and distribution locations. • Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Accounting, IT, and external partners to drive consistency, compliance, and transparency in supply chain processes. • Serve as a subject matter expert to develop best-in-class systems and tools (e.g., ERP, WMS) to optimize visibility and decision-making. • Own and refine the company’s cycle counting and aged inventory management programs to reduce waste and obsolescence. • Serve as a key point of contact and super user for Warehouse Management and ERP systems. • Analyze supply chain data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvement. • Manage and develop a small team responsible for day-to-day inventory and materials control. • Support strategic initiatives including new system implementations, network optimization, and supplier collaboration projects.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field. • 5–7 years of progressive experience in supply chain management, inventory control, or logistics—preferably within a fast-moving Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) or Food & Beverage environment. • 3+ years' experience leading with a proven ability to develop teams while maintaining a sense of urgency and ownership. • Demonstrated success in implementing process improvements and driving operational excellence across multiple sites or functions. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and accuracy. • Hands-on experience with ERP (D365 a plus) and WMS systems; advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities. • Willingness to travel approximately 20% of the time to company meetings, manufacturing facilities, and partner sites as needed to support operations and relationship-building. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills across functions and levels. • Tech-savvy mindset with a continuous improvement approach to systems and processes. • You’re no hero – You know the power of teamwork and celebrate the work of others before your own. • You give a sh*t – You believe in acting like an owner and making Vital Farms a place to be proud of. • You raise the standards – You know growth can be hard, but you strive to improve yourself and others each day. • You can walk in someone else’s boots – You seek to understand other’s viewpoints and think that you get to better answers by sitting on the same side of the table. • You don’t walk on eggshells – You’re not afraid to leave the bullsh*t behind and have honest conversations. • We recognize that talent comes in many forms. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may have strengths we haven’t yet considered!

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Paid Parental Leave, just to name a few). • Generous retirement contributions: 401(k) + 3% Contribution from Day 1. • Free eggs and butter (yes, really!), along with friends and family discounts. • Fun team SWAG that will make you the talk of the town. • Professional development opportunities and an amazing team dedicated to your growth.