Associate Strategy Manager, Produce Execution

HelloFresh

Toronto, Canada

On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level procurement professionals with food or CPG industry experience who thrive in collaborative, process-driven environments.

Best fit for

Candidates with 3+ years in procurement or supply chain, preferably in food or CPG sectors
— “3+ years of experience in procurement/sourcing/ supply chain operation, with relevant experience in Food, or CPG Industry experience”
Professionals with strong cross-functional communication and project management abilities
— “Communicate effectively between Buying and Strategy teams to meet business goals and solve for day-to-day operational issues”

Things to consider

The role requires a minimum of 2 days in the office per week, with most teams working 2-3 days in-person
— “minimum of 2 days in office per week, with most teams in office between 2-3 days a week”
Candidates should be prepared to manage supplier relationships and inventory risk across multiple functions
— “Manage communications and relationships with suppliers, ensuring alignment on needs, expectations, and day-to-day performance”

How to stand out

Highlight experience in inventory strategy and JIT manufacturing in your resume and interviews
— “Develop and execute an overarching inventory strategy by region and SKU working closely with Strategy team and Buyers to ensure strict adherence to threshold model, par levels, and JIT manufacturing requirements”
Demonstrate your ability to synthesize unstructured data into actionable insights
— “Data-driven - You can organize, explore, and synthesize unstructured data into actionable insights to better inform operational decision-making”
Showcase cross-functional collaboration experience, especially with Procurement Operations and Finance
— “Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure prompt and accurate onboarding of new ingredient SKUs”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

managing inventory strategies
troubleshooting supply chain issues

Typical background

procurementsupply chain management

Skills & requirements

Required

ProcurementSupply Chain ManagementInventory ManagementProject Management

Preferred

Data AnalysisStrategic Planning

Stack & domain

ProcurementSupply Chain ManagementInventory StrategySKU Retirement ProcessInventory Outlook And Risk AnalysesSupply Chain Issue TroubleshootingProblem-solvingCommunicationTeamworkProject ManagementSelf-starterAgilitySupply ChainInventory Management

About the role

Original posting from HelloFresh

We are seeking an experienced procurement professional to join our Procurement team as an Associate Strategy Manager, Produce Execution. In this role, you will be responsible for facilitating smooth collaboration between our Procurement Strategy and Operations teams specific to our Factor business. As a liaison for both the strategy and operations teams, you will be supporting external strategic partnerships while strengthening our operational excellence. Your key responsibilities will be partnering with our Strategy Managers and Buyers to execute inventory strategies, managing the SKU retirement process, owning inventory outlook and risk analyses, and troubleshooting supply chain issues with our operations teams. You will partner closely with key cross-functional teams including Procurement Operations, Menu Planning, Product Validation, and Finance.
You will...
Communicate effectively between Buying and Strategy teams to meet business goals and solve for day-to-day operational issues, reporting on supply chain progress and procedural efficiency
Develop and execute an overarching inventory strategy by region and SKU working closely with Strategy team and Buyers to ensure strict adherence to threshold model, par levels, and JIT manufacturing requirements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure prompt and accurate onboarding of new ingredient SKUs
Manage communications and relationships with suppliers, ensuring alignment on needs, expectations, and day-to-day performance
Monitor weekly stock levels and allocation plans to ensure successful operational execution of strategy
Manage SKU retirement process
Work with both internal and external stakeholders to monitor and manage aging inventory
You are…
A problem solver - A creative problem solver with a process improvement mindset
Data-driven - You can organize, explore, and synthesize unstructured data into actionable insights to better inform operational decision-making
Detail-oriented – You possess strong organizational skills and consistently demonstrate a methodical approach to all your work
A project manager - You have exceptional project and people management skill
A self-starter – You are highly motivated and passionate; you’re eager to take on new projects without knowing exactly what you will uncover
A team player- You have experience working effectively in teams and prioritize collective goals over personal accolades
Agile – You thrive in fast-paced and dynamic environments and are willing to get deep into the weeds where needed
A strong communicator - who can easily communicate complex solutions cross functionally and to upper management
You have...
3+ years of experience in procurement/sourcing/ supply chain operation, with relevant experience in Food, or CPG Industry experience
Undergraduate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or other relevant area of study
Fluent in Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications (especially Google Sheets)
Tableau and Project Management experience is a plus
You’ll get…
Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation
Generous PTO, including sabbatical, and parental leave of up to 16 weeks
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education (upon 2 years of service)
Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)
Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.
You'll get...
Box Discount - Amazing discounts on 1 box per week! 75% discount on weekly HelloFresh and Chefs Plate meal kits AND 50% off weekly Factor meal box.
Health & Wellness - Health & Dental benefits from day 1, a Health Spending Account, unlimited access to the Headspace app to meet your self-care needs, and 25% discount on GoodLife fitness memberships!
Vacation & PTO - Time off is also an important part of self-care! We offer generous vacation and PTO to help you create a good work-life balance.
Family Benefits - A parental leave top-up program for expectant parents.
Growth & Development - We support your career progression, provide development opportunities, and invest in your continued learning through our organization wide L&D fund.
Work Hard & Have Fun - From team socials to engaging company days, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to experience the fun!
Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives - With impactful ERG’s like FreshPride, Women Empowered and LIMES, we are committed to our diversity, equity & inclusion efforts.
Food Puns - this one is kind of a big dill if you haven’t already noticed. We even have some punny meeting room names!
Flexible Hybrid Approach
At HelloFresh, we know that flexible work arrangements are essential in enabling you to do your best work, while balancing your personal and life needs. Offering remote work flexibility, along with the opportunity to interact and collaborate in the office are all a part of creating a great employee experience.
To meet these needs, we are pleased to provide Flexible Hybrid work. Flexible Hybrid is a people-first approach that is based on choice, trust, personalization, and empowers teams to choose when and how often they work from the office and work from home, in addition to team days and company days. This means a minimum of 2 days in office per week, with most teams in office between 2-3 days a week.
#LI-HYBRID
Working Conditions
It’s no surprise that as a food company, we use many ingredients that may be considered common allergens (i.e. peanuts, tree nuts, milk, etc.). Whether this role is based out of our headquarters or one of our distribution centers, it is possible that you may be exposed to such allergens in this role. If you have any concerns with being exposed to any particular food ingredients, including meat, please disclose this during the hiring process.
Interested in joining the HelloFresh team? Don’t be chai, apply! Submit your application in PDF format today.Toronto, ON Pay Range$71,000—$81,000 CAD

Source: HelloFresh careers