Supply Chain Leader - Oat Milling BU

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT BAY STATE MILLING COMPANY :

Bay State Milling Company is a family-owned company with a strategic intent to support the growth of the next generation of grain-based foods in North America by providing the leading array of plant-based ingredients. Since 1899, we have proudly provided exceptional quality flour and grain products, and we continue to build on our legacy as we bring new supply chains and technologies into our realm of capabilities. Our Core purpose is to provide food ingredients to promote the growth of healthful and affordable food choices for the consumer.

We recognize that the universe of grain-based foods is constantly changing and responding to consumers’ desire for variety, healthfulness, great taste and affordability in their food choices. We are not afraid of change; in fact, we believe that change cultivates opportunity. Our goal is to stay a step ahead of our customer’s needs, while always maintaining the trust they have placed in us for generations. We are committed to maintaining our Core Values of INTEGRITY, RESPECT, QUALITY, SERVICE, CREATIVITY and TEAMWORK in pursuit of achieving this goal.

SUMMARY

The Supply Chain Leader – Oat Milling is a strategic leadership role based in Minneapolis, MN , responsible for end-to-end supply chain management with a focus on building and scaling a robust farm-direct procurement program. This role secures high-quality oat supply through long-term grower relationships and contract acreage programs, while leading sourcing strategies aligned with purity protocol, organic, and regenerative agriculture standards.

This Leader role integrates commodity and currency risk management practices to support margin stability, oversees market intelligence and supply-demand analysis to guide commercial strategy, and drives transportation and logistics performance—including support for a matrixed transportation model over the next 12–24 months. The role also supports execution of byproduct merchandising strategies and manages strategic supply chain relationships, including third-party handlers. As a key member of the Oat Milling Management Team, this Leader collaborates cross-functionally to optimize quality, operational performance, and financial planning. The role partners closely with the Enterprise Risk Team and the Varietal Solutions Business Unit, serving as a resource for seed development and helping align grower contracting across seed and commercial grain programs. Travel expectations are approximately 25%, primarily to oat growing regions and operational sites.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Strategic Procurement and Grower

• Lead and expand a team focused on direct-from-farm oat origination, building long-term relationships with growers.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies to secure high-quality conventional, purity protocol, and organic oats, including ROC (Regenerative Organic Certified) for long-term contracts.
• Establish and manage grower programs that align with company risk management goals and supply security in conjunction with Enterprise Risk Team.
• Cultivate a diverse supplier base to ensure resilient sourcing across local and international oat-growing regions.
• Collaborate with growers, agronomic partners, and BSM’s Varietal Solutions and Sustainability teams to ensure compliance with regenerative agriculture and traceability requirements of the identity-preserved (IP) seed supply chain.
• Act as a “voice of the customer” in seed development efforts with Varietal Solutions—defining desired traits, identifying shortcomings, and sharing grower experiences to optimize seed and commercial grain alignment.
• Own strategic supply chain relationships, including third-party handlers, to ensure alignment with sourcing, quality, and delivery goals.
• Integrate sustainability metrics into procurement strategies and supply chain performance indicators.

Byproduct Execution & Merchandising Support

Risk Management and Market Intelligence

Cross-Functional Leadership and Collaboration

Financial & Strategic Planning

QUALIFICATIONS to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

LANGUAGE SKILLS

English fluency is essential. Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, with ability to respond to either common and sensitive inquiries or complaints from internal and external customers. High attention to detail and a keen eye for esthetics.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit or stand. The Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is generally exposed to a non-manufacturing, office type environment and not subject to noise, dust, industrial type machinery.

FOOD SAFETY / SECURITY AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

The Company is committed to producing and delivering defect-free products that are in compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements and are of the highest levels of food safety, quality and productivity. To ensure this, all employees are required to be trained on and adhere to the FDA Current Good Manufacturing Policies as set forth by the Company as they pertain to personnel practices, equipment, and facilities. It is also vital that all employees be aware of their work environment and prevent any accidental or intentional adulteration of the products produced at the facility.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bay State Milling is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.