One Table, One Team Where every seat matters.

At CJ Schwan’s, we don’t just make food — we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice, to students laughing over dumplings in a cafeteria, to families enjoying pie during the holidays, our team members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our portfolio includes iconic pizzas, global flavors and timeless desserts from brands like Red Baron®, bibigo®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Freschetta®, Pagoda®, Edwards® and Mrs. Smith’s®. Enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants and just about everywhere people shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to quality, innovation and the power of food to bring people together. 

What You Will Do:

• Procures ingredients / packaging based on specifications and production schedules
• Issues purchase orders, processes invoicing and works with accounts payable on paying for materials
• Manage supplier service and quality issues and secure credit as applicable
• Monitor and manage materials to ensure aging and obsolescence is minimized through coordination with the production scheduler, R&D and suppliers
• Analyze supplier and in-house inventory levels, reviewing demand and coordinating the adjustment of purchase order quantities or deliveries based on changes in plant needs
• Works with suppliers, QA, and accounting to resolve quality issues and obtain credits for tagged materials
• Maintains SAP Material Masters, pricing in SAP, vendors, Info Records, source list, and updates the item master for new items
• Interacts with transportation and warehousing on incoming deliveries, tracks each purchase order from departure to delivery, and coordinates with transportation to ensure delivery time and possible cost reductions.
• Works with 3rd party logistics groups in the storage of raw materials
• Requires interaction with corporate vendors, plant personnel and service providers
• Manages significant dollars of inventory
• Advises senior leadership of risks impacting site’s ability to deliver on business priorities and works cross-functionally on strategies to mitigate risks
• Develops material strategies to prevent stock outs, optimize freight expenses, and hedge against the variability in supply & demand
• Coordinates key material testing plans alongside R&D, QA, Procurement, and Operations to support business growth & continuous improvement activities
• Responsible to conduct yourself and ensure your subordinates (if applicable) conduct themselves in a manner consistent with company mission, values, code of ethics, policies, and other standards of conduct.

What We Look For:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Years of Related Experience: 3-5 years of experience with purchasing/procurement function
• Knowledge of SAP, strong analytical skills, ability to form solutions from analytics,
• Ability to interact with vendors and other internal partners, strong communication skills, knowledge of procurement and materials management practices and principles.
• This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the job. An individual must be able to perform all of the duties and responsibilities listed in a fully competent manner to be considered successful in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.

What We Offer:

The base salary range for this position is $66,000 to $99,000 annually with eligibility for a 5% annual incentive bonus, that is based on organizational performance. The pay range represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to educations, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well-being, including comprehensive health benefits, time off programs, and retirement and financial offerings.

CJ Schwan’s and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other protected characteristic. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. For accommodation requests or assistance with the application, please email career.search@schwans.com.