Website ButcherBox
Who We Are
ButcherBox is a fast-paced, rapidly-growing company headquartered in Brighton, MA. At ButcherBox, we believe in better. That’s why we deliver 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef, free-range organic chicken, pork raised crate-free, and wild-caught seafood directly to our members’ doors. All of our products are humanely raised or wild-caught and never given antibiotics or added hormones ever.
We’re working to build a world that’s better for all, and we’re inviting everyone to come along. For us, better means treating our planet with respect. It means improving the lives of animals and the livelihoods of farmers. It means never cutting corners when it comes to doing business. Ultimately, it means better meals, enjoyed together. Our team is made up of people who collaborate and support one another. We’re always looking for outstanding people to join our mission!
About the Role
Under the leadership of Mike Billings, our Chief Procurement Officer, the Director of Procurement will oversee all things related to procurement for our Poultry, Pork & Seafood programs. They will be responsible for vendor relationships, both in continuing to support and develop existing relationships as well as actively seeking new partnerships to strengthen and build out our supply chain. Our procurement program is built on whole carcass utilization and is an important element in our philosophy of how we think about our protein purchasing.
The perfect candidate is someone who has a deep knowledge of the meat industry and is passionate about animal welfare, sustainable/regenerative farming practices, traceability and transparency, and the opportunity that we have to continue to shape the meat industry in a way that is better for farmers, workers, animals, consumers and the environment.
Responsibilities
•Develop a comprehensive category strategy that addresses vendor capacity, special claims requirements, quality, pricing, and demand plan requirements
•Identify and implement strategies for commodity cost management, including monitoring commodity and financial markets to anticipate market changes
•Work cross-functionally with departments such as Operations, Logistics, Food Safety and others to drive company initiatives and OKRs
•Communicate weekly, monthly and quarterly market conditions and financial forecast guidance for Executive level review
•Build strong working relationship with current vendor partners and develop new vendor relationships
•Provide weekly, quarterly, and annual production forecasts to raw material suppliers, further processors, and distributors. Tracking, troubleshooting and problem-solving inventory levels including inbound and outbound transportation movement.
•Develop strategic initiatives to secure chicken, pork and seafood raw material and further processing capacity for raw material to scale for future growth.
•Site visits of harvest facilities and processing plants to determine physical capabilities, constraints, and future opportunities
•Working with suppliers, product development, commercialization, and quality assurance teams to improve to increase carcass balance and support new product development work
•Participate in sustainability improvement initiatives
Requirements
•8+ years experience leading multi species protein programs
•Passion for high welfare and sustainably raised & sourced protein
•Experience working in close partnership with other departments including Operations, Quality, Accounting, and Sales, with the ability to manage end to end procurement processes
•Experience with long term forecasting supply chain health and budgeting
•Demonstrable knowledge related to industry trends, constraints, seasonality and procurement options for meat and seafood
•Experience with ERP systems
What We Offer
Our Values
ButcherBox strives to maintain a supportive and encouraging environment. We value autonomy and transparency, and allow our employees access to all levels of the organization. We’re an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud of the steps we’ve taken and continue to take to promote diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We’re open to remote work, and even encourage our in-office employees to work from home a couple days a week.
Benefits
•Health: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, an employer-funded HSA, and short & long-term disability benefits
•Financial: 401(k) with generous employer match, an annual discretionary performance bonus, profit bonus, and equity ownership in the company
•Time off: unlimited paid time off policy, an executive team that encourages a good work/life balance
•Personal growth: professional development opportunities, including free access to online learning programs
•Food: a free Custom Classic ButcherBox each month and weekly lunch reimbursement
•Others: subsidized commuter benefits and reimbursement for wellness membership
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure all individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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