DO YOU LOVE CANDY? ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT SUPPLY CHAIN AND OPERATIONS? Flix Candy is a vibrant division of Imaginings 3, Inc headquartered in Niles, IL. Our mission is to create, develop, manufacture and distribute amazing one-of-a-kind products in the novelty candy space within the global confectionery industry. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of remarkable success we are dedicated to expanding and evolving our brand. Our innovative and delightful products have made their mark in markets across Asia, Europe, North-, South-, and Central America. We proudly partner with some of the world's largest retailers and local food chains. As our brand portfolio continues to grow, so does our dynamic team. We are excited to welcome professionals who will enrich our knowledge base and complement our boundless creativity and enthusiasm in the marketplace.
We are looking for a skilled Supply Chain Associate to join the team. If you're serious about your next job, Flix Candy is an ideal place to grow your career. A leader in the novelty candy space with sales in every developed continent, we are expanding our operations and growing.
The responsibilities of this position will give you opportunities to learn something new every day and collaborate cross-functionally among all areas of the Supply Chain as well as the Sales, Product Development, and Finance departments.
The Supply Chain Coordinator will work closely with, and report to, the Supply Chain Director to maintain and improve the supply chain, as well as perform functional tasks to support operations. What you will do: Rotate through various supply chain functions and experience various assignments in the following departments: Purchasing Logistics Production Planning Analysis and Reporting Warehousing Quality Assurance Demand Planning Assist in placing domestic and export purchase orders, confirming pricing and shipment timing, and communicating with vendors. Involvement in procurement and analysis of purchasing product and materials. Assist the logistics department in updating shipping information, securing container space, tracking shipment arrivals and shipment costs. Support production planning with analysis of forecasting. Support supply chain initiatives and new process improvement implementations. Maintain effective communication with internal departments and external vendors as well as the team in China. Work cross functionally among teams to engage stakeholders and allocate resources. Demonstrate strong leadership skills to grow into a management role and to be able to coach and develop those throughout the organization What you bring to the team: Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations, business, or a related field preferred Minimum of 2+ years' experience in an internship or other experience in an analytical role within a supply chain/operational setting Experience in Microsoft Office suite and intermediate proficiency in Excel is required Strong analytical, interpersonal, and written/verbal communication skills coupled with the ability to lead a team on multiple projects. ERP experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a plus High-integrity team player with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn and grow THIS JOB IS LOCATED ON SITE IN THE CHICAGO AREA - PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO WORK ON SITE. Why Join Us? Be part of a well-established, rapidly growing, and thriving company within the confectionery industry. Competitive compensation and benefits package. Embrace a collaborative and supportive work environment. Access opportunities for professional development and career growth. Contribute to the creation of delightful products that bring joy to consumers worldwide. Imaginings 3, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to evaluating candidates based on their merit, competence, performance, and alignment with business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
