Merchandising Equipment Manager
Wells Enterprises
We are seeking an experienced Asset Manager to oversee the management and growth of our company’s portfolio of freezer assets. This role is responsible for overseeing, developing, and implementing strategies for ordering and tracking the Wells fleet of merchandising freezers. You will work closely with other members of the management team to ensure that assets are utilized effectively, maintained properly, and generate optimal returns for the organization.
+ Oversee all aspects of freezer and merchandising equipment asset management, including ordering, repair tracking, replacements, retirements, throughput tracking and reporting.
+ Prepare and manage the annual equipment capital budget, ensuring purchases align with budget targets and sourcing cost-effective vendor solutions.
+ Administer and optimize the freezer ordering process in partnership with Sales, Marketing, and internal and 3 rd party IT partners.
+ Maintain accurate inventory records of inbound/outbound, stock by model, asset status changes, audits, and field reporting.
+ Develop and maintain vendor relationships to resolve order issues, track repairs by manufacturer/model, and monitor asset lifecycle performance.
+ Own and manage system integrations with Finance/Accounting for fixed asset tracking.
+ Develop and deliver asset performance dashboards and scorecards in Tableau/Power BI.
+ Analyze equipment performance data, providing insights and forecasts to support sales and growth initiatives.
+ Support cross-functional teams with equipment-related reporting, distributor support, and program tracking.
+ Contribute to ad hoc projects and provide leadership in asset-related process improvements.
Wells Enterprises, Inc. is the largest privately held ice cream manufacturer in the United States. Founded in 1913 by Fred H. Wells and run by the Wells family for generations, the company is an independent operating company of the Ferrero Group, one of the global leaders in sweet, packaged foods.
Wells produces more than 200 million gallons of ice cream per year and distributes products in all 50 states. Wells manufactures its signature brand Blue Bunny®, lower-calorie Halo Top®, the iconic Bomb Pop®, and Blue Ribbon Classics®.
Wells employs nearly 4,000 ice cream aficionados across the country. The company is headquartered in Le Mars, Iowa, where Wells has made Le Mars the “Ice Cream Capital of the World” as the largest manufacturer of ice cream in one location. Wells operates two manufacturing plants in Le Mars, Iowa, a manufacturing plant in Dunkirk, New York, and a manufacturing facility in Henderson, Nevada. Learn more at www.wellsenterprisesinc.com .
**What We Offer**
At Wells, we’re proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual incentive bonus based on Company performance. Learn more about our benefits here (https://wellsenterprisesinc.com/news/benefits) .
**Requisition ID** : 2208789
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