Job description
ABOUT THE POSITION:
This position will oversee the development of the strategic plan and ensure optimal utilization of supply chain resources. A key focus for this position will be developing a robust global supply chain; partnering with oversees suppliers and managing inventory and fulfillment for a rapidly growing consumer products organization, as well as working with the management team on a formal distribution strategy.
Management and execution of key cross-functional projects throughout the Supply Chain, Distribution and Quality organizations. Design, plan, execute, control, and monitor supply chain activities with the objective of creating net value, building a competitive infrastructure, leveraging global logistics, synchronizing supply with demand, increasing inventory turn, reducing inventory, measuring performance, and strengthening strategic supplier relations. This individual will provide thought leadership and execution of key projects and programs that advance initiatives and develop capabilities supporting both growth and productivity improvements.
SUPERVISES:
Reporting to the role will be the Directors of Purchasing, Global Sourcing, Quality and Continuous Improvement along with their respective teams.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
REQUIREMENTS:
SUPERVISES:
Reporting to the role will be the Directors of Purchasing, Global Sourcing, Quality and Continuous Improvement along with their respective teams.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage all demand and supply Planning, Sourcing, Procurement and Quality functions, including 3PL relationships in the US and Canada.
- Evaluate and further develop the company’s logistics, distribution, operations and inventory processes. Establishing strong relationships with suppliers and carriers to further optimize performance, quality and cost containment.
- Develop, plan and implement a sustainable supply chain and distribution strategy for the company
- Maximize positive impact on profit, total cost, and the need for balancing elements through an integrated Supply Chain. Position Supply Chain activities to meet changing market needs ahead of the competition.
- Coach, develop and direct teammates in planning, forecasting, purchasing and quality functions as well as their direct reports
- Work collaboratively with Asia team on all aspects of supplier sourcing, supplier qualification, purchasing, vendor management, and logistics
- Deliver year-over-year cost reductions within inbound and outbound supply chains through continuous improvement projects to deliver corporate plan objectives.
- Manage and optimizes working capital, inventory, and payables to attain monthly and annual committed targets
- Institutes lean processes and thinking to supply chain elements and functions
- Develops and manage information and planning systems that drive analysis and reporting of supply chain business performance metrics
- Lead monthly SIOP process and regular production, sales, and inventory meetings.
- Negotiate and build strategic vendor partnerships and attain cost and quality improvements
- Establish inventory strategies and guide factory operations to achieve management objectives for targeted service levels and to minimize any supply/supplier risks.
- Identify and lead efforts to minimize preventable losses due to excess supply and obsolescence.
- Develop warehousing and transportation solutions to streamline Company supply chain and reduce overall costs; (transportation network analysis, LTL’s, freight e-bids).
- Work closely with new product development to ensure full supply chain readiness for new product launches.
- Prepare and monitor vendor quality and performance scorecards and address improvement areas.
- Assure compliance regulations are followed in all aspects of supply chain (harmonized codes, duty rates, certifications, etc.).
- Establish metrics to monitor and improve supply chain responsiveness, cost, and quality.
- Monitor market changes and trends for purchased commodities and drive needed procurement changes and decisions proactively.
REQUIREMENTS:
- B.S. degree in Supply Chain, Business or Engineering.
- MBA, CPIM or APICS accreditation preferred.
- Demonstrated abilities in supply chain to manage strategically, execute tactically and provide leadership; leading globally through others and influence the achievement of common goals.
- A minimum of 10+ years of relevant work experience in supply chain (including international sourcing), forecasting, and planning.
- Ability to lead change; effectively establish high performing teams and act as role model with high performance standards.
- Direct knowledge of integrated ERP systems, lean manufacturing concepts and world-class supply chain practices.
- Possess good process experience/judgment and the ability to recognize key problems before they become major issues.
- Lead with a sense of accountability, continuous improvement, and a sense of urgency.
- Demonstrated, well-developed, strong negotiating skills
- Experience implementing cost reduction programs and managing large projects that are highly integrated and cross functional in nature
- Ability to travel internationally 25-30%.
- Executive presence and highly developed interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
- Leadership Competencies (Dealing with Ambiguity, Innovation Management, Strategic Agility, Developing Direct Reports and others, Managing Vision and Purpose, Customer Focus).
- Supply Chain Functional Competencies (Functional/Technical Skills, Problem Solving, Planning, Integrity and Trust, Intellectual Horsepower).
- Core Competencies (Informing, Priority Setting, Problem Solving, Drive for Results).
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