• Job Description

  Req#: 572228

  At Thorne we make products that matter - ones that make people's lives better. Each day begins with a mission to help others discover and achieve their best health. We count on our team members to challenge and push the boundaries to make that happen. At Thorne, you’ll be joining a team of more than 750 passionate individuals committed to our cause of providing superior health solutions.

  POSITION SUMMARY: The OCM Manager is the key point of contact between Thorne and the Outside Contract Manufacturer (OCM). They will be responsible for managing all SKUs being produced at OCM’s, submitting new purchase orders, maintaining open orders, communicating delivery dates, and resolving any issues. Working closely with the Planning, Procurement and Quality teams, The OCM Manager will play a critical role in organizing information for both new and existing items to ensure all specs and documentation are accurate

  RESPONSIBILITIES – Satisfactorily performing and/or achieving the following Responsibilities are essential duties of the job.

  • Works with assigned commodity group, planning and organizing all tasks.
  • Possesses ability to work effectively on cross-functional Product Development Teams to support the quotation process and Product launches.
  • Provides sourcing support- investigates potential contract manufacturers.
  • Participates in Supplier quality activities such as corrective action completion.
  • Completes Make vs Buy analysis to provide gross margin impact to leadership.
  • Reviews OCM performance consistently.
  • Coordinates with Quality, Marketing, Medical, and Engineering departments on new product development.
  • Handles multiple projects at one time.
  • Reviews forecast with Planning Manager to create, place & maintain purchase orders.
  • Organizes shipments between Thorne & OCM.
  • Monitors purchase orders to maintain delivery schedules.
  • Expedites critical items and overdue purchase orders, as necessary.
  • Develops and maintains excellent working relationships with both internal and external customers, as well as OCM.
  • Maintains OCM relationships to drive cost reductions while continually achieving the highest level of quality.
  • Develops, Reviews, maintains and analyzes, various reports.
  • Ensures all pricing and item attributes are accurately maintained in our ERP system.
  • Works with the warehouse to schedule shipments of materials to support our tolling operation.
  • Remains current on economic, industrial, and other trends that affect our market.
  • Interfaces with company and manufacturer senior management. • Possesses excellent negotiation and presentation skills.

  What You Need:

  • Undergraduate degree in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or another related field preferred. Graduate degree in Supply Chain Management Purchasing, Business Administration, Finance, or another related field a plus. APICS or ISM certifications preferred.

  What We Offer:

  At Thorne, we offer employees the chance to work with great people on exciting projects, with opportunity for growth. We also provide a full range of benefits for you and your eligible family members, such as:

  • Competitive compensation
  • 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
  • Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Company- paid life insurance
  • 401k plan with employer matching contributions up to 4%
  • Gym membership reimbursement
  • Monthly allowance of Thorne supplements
  • Paid time off, volunteer time off and holiday leave
  • Training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
  • A safe and clean work environment

  A little bit more about us.

  Thorne is the leader in science-backed health and wellness solutions committed to helping individuals live healthier longer. As the top recommended clinical brand by healthcare practitioners, Thorne offers a comprehensive range of products including nutritional supplements and health tests designed to meet the unique needs of individuals at every stage of life. Founded in 1984, Thorne products are formulated with the highest-quality ingredients, supported by clinical research, and rigorously tested to ensure purity, potency, and efficacy. Thorne is the only supplement manufacturer that collaborates with Mayo Clinic on health and wellness research and content and is trusted by 47,000+ health-care professionals, thousands of professional athletes, more than 100 professional sports teams, multiple U.S. National Teams, and more than five million consumers. For more information, visit Thorne.com

  THORNE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

• About the company

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