Job Description
The Service, Materials and Logistics Manager ("SML Manager") leads activities of those engaged in the movement of raw and finished materials, storage, production scheduling, and inventory control activities; including: transportation, distribution, and logistics.
The SML Manager will maintain customer relations with regard to supply side/service activities and will be responsible for the production and finished goods procurement processes, order fulfillment and logistics.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and facilitate short-term and long-range objectives related to the overall supply chain function
- Supervise and work in a hands-on role that will include daily planning/scheduling, procurement, and logistics strategy.
- Plan and forecast inventory to include running inventory levels and inventory turns and minimizing obsolescence, scrap, aged inventories and inventory reserves.
- Continuously improve strategic processes involving forecasting, demand management, and the development of effective internal tools
- Improve production efficiency through reduced changeovers and downtime due to raw materials/component shortages.
- Develop and implement new, effective programs/policies for supplier, transportation and logistics management.
- Provide daily, weekly, and monthly inventory & service reports as well as participate in the monthly metrics review.
- Facilitate monthly Rough Cut Capacity Process as an input to overall S&OP
- Provide project management and Supply Chain, Materials Management, and Logistics leadership.
- Accountable for departmental budget and project results. Secure and allocate appropriate resources and handle projects to meet Divisional goals and achieve financial objectives.
- Lead cross-functional teams on projects. Communicate and work with all levels of the organization. Manage a large multi-function program or a set of projects. Interact with colleagues, suppliers and customers.
- Strong awareness of competition and impact of strategies and tactics in the marketplace.
- Use internal/external specialists in network to accomplish goals.
- Specialist in Enterprise Lean Sigma (ELS) process. Lead the formulation and development of projects. Provide direction and mentorship to project leader. Supervise progress on schedule, budget and technical output. Provide mentorship to the team on ELS projects.
- Responsible for clear, focused leadership to further reduce the barriers to delivering competitive advantage via global size and scale.
- Actively engage in translating standard methodologies in the areas of experimental and organizational design and development, cost modeling and developing improved internal and external relationships to support local and international businesses.
- Responsible for delivery of short-term and-long term results in order to develop and maintain the organization’s credibility with the business and crafting opportunities for the function to add greater value to the business.
- Use business trends and customer needs to build meaningful goals that create competitive advantage.
- Ensure compliance with government regulations.
Employee Development & Management:
- Train and provide development opportunities for staff. Ensure annual goals are complete and communicated. Ensure Global Performance Management System is up-to-date and regular feedback is provided to staff members.
- Supervise and evaluate team members, and adjust training where needed.
- Attract, retain and develop high potential talent.
- Model and promote the Corporation’s Code of Business Ethics and Values.
- Perform general management duties, exercising usual authority concerning staff, performance appraisals, promotions/terminations etc.
- Act as a team role model and change-agent.
- Lead and influence team members to partner together to foster individual and business goal
- Coordinate team efforts, build and run a regional strategy and team operating plan.
Strategic Transformation and Long-term Strategy Development:
- Provide leadership to select local and/or global Supply Chain initiatives.
- Develop and execute appropriate business plans/multi-generation Supply Chain plans to identify trends, opportunities for marketplace advantage and new insights for products, processes and services. Direct Supply Chain activities.
- Develop Supply Chain Objectives, Goals, Strategies and Measures (OGSM) for assigned area and confirm linkage to global business strategies.
- Lead benchmarking of Supply Chain-related topics in support of divisional goals
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required.
- 5+ years in Supply Chain Management or related experience
- Knowledge and experience in all aspects of material management including procurement, supplier management, planning, scheduling, capacity management, forecasting, logistics, production, and inventory control. APICS certification strongly recommended
- Project lead experience preferred.
- Solid understanding of modern manufacturing, material flow and improvement strategies (e.g. ELS, continuous flow, cellular etc.) and the ability to integrate those into the operation.
- Demonstrated understanding of financial systems and the key drivers within the manufacturing environment.
- Strong organizational skills in strategy, communication at all levels and execution
- Detailed knowledge of MRP functionality in a sophisticated ERP environment (Oracle preferred)
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