Direct supply chain team and the procurement of raw materials, sourcing of non-inventory and capital goods and services, the execution of the production plan according to volume and mix requirements, warehousing of raw materials and finished goods, and the shipment and distribution of Finished Goods.

How Will You Make An Impact?

• Direct team members and activities with overall responsibility of purchasing, supplier relationships, planning, warehousing and control of materials through the end to end value stream while ensuring employees' safety including representing the plant in the S&OP process

• Develop a robust talent development and succession planning in alignment with functional growth strategies

• Collaborate with network leadership to develop operational strategy. Partner with cross-functional groups/resources to achieve tactical execution of business objectives

• Set and lead the implementation of strategic processes that align with key business strategies

• Partner with GSC and Plant Planning, Sourcing, and Logistics and Supplier Quality organizations for direct and indirect procurement needs, supplier management expectations, and drive standardized processes and systems

• Ensure processes exist to execute the strategic plan for the plant and GSC organization while meeting customer needs (e.g., achieving customer fill rates, supporting new product launches, maintaining line uptime, supporting make/buy decisions)

• Plan and direct strategic activities (e.g., site procurement) including prioritizing and selecting appropriate projects with overall responsibility for meeting business objectives. Lead in identifying risk, developing complex mitigation strategies, defining best practices and alternative solutions, and resolving issues in collaboration with cross-functional and/or matrixed teams

• Responsible for driving performance improvements in the key indicators for supply chain optimization, including customer service, MRP effectiveness, schedule adherence, reduced obsolescence and reduced inventory, while and meeting cost targets

• Develop and lead the implementation of strategies to ensure business continuity (e.g., second sourcing). Identify, escalate, and develop plans to mitigate/eliminate risks, direct and communicate plant-wide value stream strategies which include collaborating with internal parties

• Drive a value stream mindset and culture of continuous improvement based on lean and Six Sigma principles and EW Production System (EPS)

• Represent the plant in the S&OP process

• Other incidental duties

What You Will Need?

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field

• Significant related experience in planning, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, and/or materials management Required

• Demonstrated track record in people management Required

• Experience working in a regulated industry Preferred

What Else We Look For?

• Proven successful project management leadership skills

• Proven expertise in both Microsoft Office Suite and related ERP systems utilizing Demand Flow methodology. JDE/JDA experience preferred

• Proven expertise in warehouse and distribution technologies (e.g., RFID, WMS, Bar Coding)

• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills including high discretion/judgment in decision making

• Excellent documentation and communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives

• Expert understanding of planning, purchasing, and logistics procedures while looking beyond existing methodologies and own discipline to define and resolve complex problems

• Expert tactical and strategic knowledge of related aspects of planning, purchasing, and logistics processes and/or systems

• Expert knowledge of financial mechanism that relates to planning, purchasing, and logistics

• Expert understanding of planning concepts and requirements (e.g., CRP (Capacity Requirement Planning), MRP (Material Requirements Plan), Production Scheduling and Sequencing

• Expert understanding of Sales, Inventory and Operating Planning (SIOP or S&OP)

• Expert understanding of ROHAS and other raw material regulations

• Demonstrated ability to direct teams and provide coaching and feedback, including responsibility for all employee actions including hire/fire authority and partnering with HR on all aspects of employee relations

• Ability to develop and integrate metrics into the projects and operations that clearly demonstrate the value of planning, purchasing, and logistics to the business

• Serve as core partner to senior leaders in Business Units, Functional Groups, Regions and IT

• Strict attention to detail

• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively escalate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organization

• Ability to work and excel within a fast paced, dynamic, and constantly changing work environment

• Interacts with senior management, and others concerning matters of significance to the company

• Conduct business and technical briefings for senior and top management and for external representatives

• Regularly interacts with executives and/or major customers; interactions frequently involve special skills, such as negotiating with customers or management or attempting to influence senior level leaders regarding matters of significance to the organization

• Dedicated to quality client service and pro-active and responsive to client needs.

• Develop peer, cross functional and cross business relationships to maximize best practice sharing and team effectiveness.

• Provide leadership and direction to large cross-functional teams to successfully implement global enterprise systems and related solutions

• Develop relationships and leverage them to influence change

• Support and solicit input from team members at all levels within the organization

• Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control

Please note the closing date for applications is 15 November 24