Supply Chain Director
Rust-Oleum
Carol Stream, Illinois, US
Full-time
Key Responsibilities :
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Strategic Planning
- Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with overall business objectives.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to align supply chain initiatives with the company's growth and expansion plans.
Supply Chain Operations
- Oversee end-to-end supply chain operations, including procurement, production planning, logistics, and distribution.
- Ensure efficient utilization of resources and optimize inventory levels to meet customer demand.
- Manage material flow processes to ensure timely and cost-effective movement of materials through the supply chain.
Contract Manufacturing
- Manage the supply chain aspects of contract manufacturing services, ensuring seamless integration with proprietary product manufacturing.
- Collaborate with clients to understand their requirements and align contract manufacturing processes with their expectations.
Supplier and Procurement Management
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure a reliable and high-quality supply of raw materials and packaging.
- Negotiate contracts and terms to achieve cost-effectiveness and supply chain resilience.
- Oversee the procurement function, ensuring timely and cost-effective sourcing of raw materials and packaging.
Quality and Compliance
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance / Control teams to maintain and improve product quality standards.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards for both proprietary products and contract manufacturing.
Demand Planning and SIOP
- Lead the demand planning and forecasting processes to align production with customer demand.
- Drive the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process to enhance coordination between sales, production, and inventory management.
Production Scheduling
- Oversee production scheduling to ensure timely manufacturing of products.
- Coordinate with production teams to optimize schedules based on demand forecasts and inventory levels.
Inventory Management
- Implement strategies to optimize inventory levels, minimize excess stock, and reduce stockouts.
- Utilize inventory management systems to track and manage inventory across the supply chain.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities for process improvement within the supply chain.
- Implement innovative solutions to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall supply chain performance.
Adaptability and Ambiguity Management
- Thrive in a dynamic environment with the ability to manage and adapt to changing priorities.
- Demonstrate flexibility and problem-solving skills in ambiguous situations.
Qualifications :
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
- Proven experience (8+ years) in supply chain management, with a focus on the food industry.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and lead cross-functional teams.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- In-depth knowledge of contract manufacturing processes and proprietary product manufacturing.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements in the food industry.
- Experience leading the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process.
- Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
- Proven experience in production scheduling and demand planning.
- Proficient in inventory management systems and practices.
- Experience in managing procurement functions for raw materials and packaging.
- Ability to work well in an environment of ambiguity and change.
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