BEST FORMULATIONS LLC

Lead communication and execution of onboarding new customers and SKUs by coordinating cross-functional teams to meet project timelines and customer expectations. | Requires project management skills, ability to coordinate multiple teams, proficiency in communication and organization, and preferably a college degree with project management experience. | Founded in 1984, Best Formulations LLC, a diversified nutraceutical and personal care company headquartered in City of Industry, California, is a contract manufacturer of thousands of branded SKUs, including high quality nutritional supplements including softgels, tablets, capsules, powders, teas, dietary supplements, and vegetarian softgels. About the role: We are a trusted partner to our customers when it comes to innovation and have one of the strongest R&D, product formulation and technical teams in the industry. We are recognized as the leader in plant-based softgel innovation and our ability to encapsulate difficult formulas. We seek out innovation across our entire business and pass that knowledge and expertise to our customers. As a Project Manager, this position entails leading communication and driving execution of all tasks related to onboarding a new customer and / or new SKU(s). This individual will work with various functional teams throughout the business including Sales, R&D, Planning, Purchasing, Operations, Finance, Quality, Logistics, Packaging, and Customer Service to ensure the phase gate requirements are being achieved according to customer timeline expectations. This individual builds timelines, records data, and manages risk related to project risk. How will you contribute: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Essential job functions and duties include, but are not limited to: • Monitors and documents details gathered during project execution related to project health and task completion. • Identifies process bottlenecks and identifies opportunities to achieve better results. Gathers team to communicate issues and work on ways to break down the barriers preventing completion of task(s). • Uses out of the box thinking to make suggestions which improve project management tools used to manage customer data and project workflows. • Tracks and maintains key metrics related to project performance by using established tools, tracking measures, and methodology. Proactively communicates project details with internal and external partners. • Ensures flawless integration of new customers and their related projects into the business for domestic, cross border, and export sales opportunities by providing an unparalleled customer experience. • Creates strong professional relationships and acts as an extension of the sales department by coordinating and participating in customer meetings, video conferences, visits, tours, pilots, trade shows and other business development related activities. • Validates and distributes appropriately all customer data related to terms, pricing, terms, order quantities, forecasts, product specifications, payment, testing and shipping requirements. • Tracks and dispositions customer-provided raw materials, remaining materials, and finished goods to ensure inventory arrives in time to support production and is shipped out when production is complete. • Familiarizes oneself and manages data with Best Formulations system applications including CRM, Monday.Com, Portal, Production schedules, Process Pro, PI, ICRM, etc. • Supplies timelines in Gantt form and conducts Lessons Learned meetings as projects require. • Ensure all charges to customer for finished goods, excess materials, expedite fees, testing, and other fees have been appropriately billed to customer upon completion of first lot to stock. • As required, customer order entry and all related order data management process, documentation, and system management related to that order. • Performs all essential duties related to onboarding customers, entering orders, managing details related to order fulfillment (similar to customer service team duties). • Responds to customer complaints related to products produced as a first lot to stock items. • Develops and delivers presentations to customers related to specific new projects and their status. • In collaboration with Sales and other functional areas, performs all set up requirements related to the customer and their new items in the Sirio and Best Formulation information management system including the CRM and Portal. Shares and stores all related data appropriately. • Follows key established department SOP's, cGMP regulations, and batch record instructions. • Conducts project introduction, periodic project status, and lessons learned meetings to inform and align internal and external business partners on project requirements. • Complies with all Company policies and procedures, including safety rules and regulations. • Maintains a safe work environment and operates in a safe manner. • Performs other job duties related to the job, as assigned by management. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education, and/or abilities required for the job: • Proficient skills in reading, writing, and speaking in English; bilingual (English/Spanish) (English/Mandarin) skills a plus. • Ability to flex schedule to accommodate discussion with Americas and global partners. • Excellent written and oral communication skills & techniques. • Effective planning & organizing skills; ability to handle multiple task/duties, and projects. • Proficient PC and presentations skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint). • Effective critical thinking problem-solving skills and the ability generate ideas and workaround to manage project timelines, risk and address customer requirements. • Ability to work independently and in a team environment. • Self-directed, highly organized, multitasker. • Passionate, high energy, change agent. • Ability to maintain a positive, professional, cooperative demeanor, conduct, and working relationship with peers, management, employees, and other individuals that interact with this position. • Ability to comply with Company policies, procedures, work rules, and protocols. • Ability to adapt effectively to workplace changes and new job duties/responsibilities. • Ability to represent the Company in a positive and professional manner at all times. SELECTION GUIDELINES The appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position are achievable through the following combination of education, work experience and training: • High School Diploma or equivalent GED Certificate; and • College Degree in Business, Project Management, Lean Management or similar discipline. • Project Management certificate or more than 5 years of work experience related to managing projects in a manufacturing environment a plus. • Willingness to continue education to keep abreast of advances in technology and project management guidelines through seminars, webinars, college courses, certification courses, etc. PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS The essential functions of this job require the employee to perform the following physical activities during the course of work: • Communicates orally with management, employees, co-workers, vendors, suppliers, governmental compliance agencies, and the general public by telephone or in person, in one-on-one or group settings. • Regularly uses a telephone, computer (e-mail) and fax for communication. • Required to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time during work shift. • Requires the essential use of hands, speech, eyesight, and hearing. • Lifting limitations for this position: 10-25 lbs. • Vision requirements include close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus as needed. • Requires incumbent to sit and operate computer for extended periods of time during course of work day, and the ability to proficiently use the computer key-board for typing. • Noise level for this work environment is typically low to moderate. • Periods of odoriferous environment. • Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. Personal Protective Equipment provided as necessary. • Work environment may involve exposure to allergens such as Soy, Wheat, Fish, Shell Fish, Milk, Egg, Tree nuts, and Sesame. • May require travel to industry related trade shows and adjusted working hours. Note: The Company reserves the right to modify, update, change and/or make corrections to this job description, at the sole discretion of senior management, at any time during the employee’s employment term, at the sole discretion of management. SIRIO Americas is an equal-opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing medical accommodation for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. SIRIO Americas will work with applicants to meet medical accommodation needs that are made known to SIRIO Americas in advance. **Please no external recruiters**

Manage ingredient sourcing, supplier relationships, and cost optimization for dietary supplement production. | Requires 3+ years sourcing/procurement experience in dietary supplement or related industries with knowledge of ingredient raw materials. | Job DetailsJob Location: Radecki - City of Industry, CA 91748Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School/GEDSalary Range: $78,000.00 - $95,000.00 SalaryPlease no external recruiters or staffing agencies Founded in 1993, SIRIO is a leading global nutraceutical solution provider with extensive expertise in an array of delivery formats, including gummies, softgels, capsules, tablets, powders, functional beverages, probiotics, and other innovative dosage forms. The company is one of the world’s largest providers of soft gel and gummy solutions. Driven by over 300 scientists across five global R&D centers, SIRIO transforms potent ingredients into effective, consumer-friendly products. SIRIO operates seven state-of-the-art manufacturing sites delivering "global resources, local delivery" to partners in more than 50 countries. In 2023, SIRIO acquired Best Formulations, further solidifying its position as a premier global nutraceutical solution provider, and significantly enhancing its manufacturing capabilities and capacity, with a notable focus on bolstering its presence currently as Sirio Americas California, LLC. About the role: We are a trusted partner to our customers when it comes to innovation and have one of the strongest R&D, product formulation and technical teams in the industry. We are recognized as the leader in plant-based softgel innovation and our ability to encapsulate difficult formulas. We seek out innovation across our entire business and pass that knowledge and expertise to our customers. As an Associate Catergory Manager- Ingredients, you will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier relationships for ingredient raw materials critical to the production of dietary supplements and nutraceutical products. This role ensures that the company secures the best possible cost, quality, and service levels from suppliers while maintaining compliance with industry regulations and company standards. This position sits within the Sourcing department and operates in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that requires strong independent judgment, the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and a willingness to learn quickly as market conditions and business needs evolve. The role works closely with Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Research and Development, Finance, and Sales to support ingredient sourcing decisions, cost analysis, new product timelines, and cross-functional alignment across the business. How will you contribute: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Essential job functions and duties include, but are not limited to: Develop and implement category sourcing strategies that align with business objectives and cost-saving initiatives. Identify and evaluate potential ingredient suppliers based on quality, cost, reliability, regulatory compliance, and country-of-origin considerations to build a qualified and resilient supply base. Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing agreements to optimize cost savings and supplier performance. Monitor supplier performance through key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop corrective action plans when necessary. Conduct ongoing market intelligence to track commodity trends, raw material pricing movements, and supply chain risks across assigned ingredient categories. Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Research and Development, Finance, and Sales to support ingredient-related decisions, new product development timelines, cost inquiries, and customer-facing requirements. Manage risks associated with supply chain disruptions, including developing contingency plans and maintaining backup sourcing options to protect continuity of supply. Maintain accurate and up-to-date sourcing documentation, supplier records, and compliance reports. Manage the end-to-enf RFQ process for ingredient raw materials, invluding issuing quote requests, following up with suppliers, evaluating responses, and communicating timelines and outcomes back to internal teams such as Customer Service, R&D, and Sales within agreed turnaround windows. Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, certifications, and industry standards, including FDA, cGMP, and other relevant guidelines. Utilize sourcing tools, databases, and ERP systems to track procurement activities and generate reports. Assist in supplier audits and ensure adherence to company policies and procedures. Lead the new supplier onboarding process for ingredient raw materials, including initiating qualification requests with Quality Assurance, collecting required documentation, and coordinating approval timelines to ensure new sources are ready to support production or new product development needs. Coordinate raw material qualification (RMQ) activities for assigned ingredient categories, working with Quality Assurance to manage re-qualification requests triggered by supplier changes such as site relocations, country-of-origin shifts, or manufacturing process updates, and maintain accurate qualification status records to avoid supply interruptions. Monitor and assess the impact of U.S. trade policy changes, including tariffs, anti-dumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders, and import surcharges, on ingredient raw material costs; develop alternative sourcing strategies and prepare clear cost impact summaries to support internal decision-making and customer-facing communications. Build and maintain strong working relationships with existing and prospective ingredient suppliers, serving as a consistent point of contact for pricing, availability, lead time, and issue resolution to ensure supply continuity and long-term partnership reliability. Complies with all company policies and procedures, including safety rules and regulations. Maintains a safe work environment and operates in a safe manner. Perform other job duties related to the job, as assigned by management. QualificationsMinimum Requirements/Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent GED Certificate; Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Procurement, or a related field a plus. Hands-on sourcing experience with ingredient raw materials, specifically plant-based or botanical/vegetable-derived ingredients; working knowledge of animal-derived or functional ingredients such as gelatin, collagen, probiotics, amino acids, and capsule shell materials (HPMC, gelatin-based) is strongly preferred. Three (3) + years of sourcing, procurement, or supply chain experience, preferably in the dietary supplement, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, or food manufacturing industries. Any combination of experience, education, and training that provides the level of knowledge, skills, and experience needed to successfully perform the job. Required Licenses/Certifications Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) are a plus. Work Environment: May involve exposure to allergens such as Soy, Wheat, Fish, Shellfish, Milk, Egg, Tree Nuts and Sesame. Why work for Sirio Nutrition (California) LLC: The Company pays 100% of the premium for employee-only medical coverage. Dental, Vision, Life Insurance 401(k) 10 paid Holidays Paid time off More about us: As a valued strategic partner, Sirio Nutrition (California) LLC offers a comprehensive program of services, turnkey solutions, and client support that is unmatched in the industry. Our product development team can provide customized, proprietary formulations designed specifically to meet the needs of our customers and their method of distribution. Our vertically integrated manufacturing and packaging process allows us to schedule flexible production runs to respond quickly to shifting market demands. Every step of the way, we are committed to your growth and success! This position is currently classified as on-site. The final salary offered for this position may take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, location, skills, education, and experience. In accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act, Colorado Applicants Are Not Permitted to Apply. The Company reserves the right to modify, update, change and/or make corrections to this job description, at the sole discretion of senior management, at any time during the employee’s employment term, at the sole discretion of management. EEO Statement Sirio Nutrition (California) LLC, is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Sirio Nutrition (California) LLC, will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Sirio Nutrition (California) LLC, in advance.