Materials Manager

Caffe Vita has been an independent & locally-owned coffee roasting company since 1995. From our beginnings at the base of Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood, we now operate 10 locations among Seattle, Brooklyn and Phoenix. Come join our team! We are hiring a detail-oriented Materials Manager and Inventory Accountant to perform and coordinate buying activities within our organization. This person will focus on partnering with and developing supplier relationships to improve outcomes for our customers and stakeholders. As a member of the finance team, this role reports to the CFO. Procurement responsibilities: Optimize inventory levels, investment and carrying costs Vet and develop close working relationships with new and existing suppliers Manage supplier performance, including pricing, lead times, delivery reliability, and product quality Procure products in coordination with managers across the organization Develop purchasing budgets, policies and procurement strategies Manage logistics, freight and third-party warehouses Arrange shipping and obtain competitive freight rates Monitor obsolete, slow-moving, and excess inventory Support operations with accurate data, including product usage and forecasts, risk analyses, etc. Inventory accounting responsibilities: Coordinate physical inventory counts at all locations Investigate inventory variances and recommend corrective actions Manage the stock ledger and sku maintenance Perform cost accounting related to co-manufactured products Analyze operational costs, labor, overhead, and material variances Assist in pricing analyses, monthly close and gross margin reporting Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field 3-5 years of progressive experience in inventory accounting, cost accounting, purchasing, or supply chain management Experience negotiating multi-year, multi-location supply agreements Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or food and beverage environments preferred Strong knowledge of GAAP and inventory costing methodologies Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, Sage, Acumatica, etc.). Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and financial modeling Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and negotiation abilities, both written and verbal Preferred certifications include Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) Experience supervising employees preferred We Offer: Competitive salary and benefits Casual office environment Medical/Dental Insurance 401k with Company match Paid time off Employee discounts and free coffee beverages About Caffe Vita We roast our coffee by hand, highlighting the intentionality and craft of the farmer. Building a community of producers, loyal customers, and purposeful connections motivates us as much as creating the perfect blend. Together we can positively impact the future of coffee, and the individuals that keep this industry thriving. Our coffee is always fresh and hand-roasted on site at one of our three roasteries in Seattle, Brooklyn, and Phoenix.