Job Description
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Talent Flare is partnering with Forney Enterprises, a leading kava manufacturing and export company, to find a strategic Supply Chain Manager. The role focuses on ensuring a sustainable supply of raw materials, particularly kava, while enhancing partnerships with local farmers and overseeing compliance with safety standards. Responsibilities • Develop and implement supply chain strategies that align with company goals and sustainability initiatives. • Oversee raw material procurement, focusing on kava sourcing, quality control, and supplier relationships. • Conduct farm visits to assess soil quality, cultivation practices, and compliance with sourcing standards. • Lead farmer engagement through roundtable meetings, promoting best practices and sustainable methods. • Manage warehouse operations, ensuring accurate inventory management, storage, and dispatch. • Provide leadership to Procurement Field Officers and Warehouse Supervisor. • Collaborate with QA, Finance, HR, and Logistics teams to achieve business targets. • Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies across procurement and logistics. • Drive continuous improvement through monitoring, analysis, and process optimisation. • Ensure compliance with food safety, GMP, and SQF certification standards. Skills • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Agriculture, Business, or equivalent experience. • 5+ years’ experience in supply chain, procurement, or agricultural sourcing (food or agribusiness preferred). • Knowledge of kava farming practices, soil quality, and agricultural supply chains (highly desirable). • Strong background in supplier engagement, contract management, and risk management. • Proven leadership experience managing cross-functional teams. • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build trusted farmer and supplier partnerships. • Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and rural development initiatives. Benefits • Competitive remuneration package offered • Relocation support available for the right candidate Company Overview • Talent Flare Pioneering RaaS (Recruitment as a Service) - respecting your time, only charging for ours. Saving you huge recruitment $$! It was founded in 2018, and is headquartered in Melbourne, Victoria, AU, with a workforce of 2-10 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job