Mgr, Supply Chain & Cost

SUMMARY 

The plant supply chain manager position will act as a business and financial expert for the plant/s assigned partnering with the plant leadership team to help achieve optimal plant performance. The position will be responsible for administering effective and efficient inventory control throughout the production process, supervising the material handling, scheduling, and logistics teams, supporting cost accounting and reporting processes, and training all levels within the plant/s assigned to ensure that the plants are operating as efficiently as possible.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for developing clear, concise performance measurement tools for specific manufacturing areas and regularly reviewing results with the management team. These tools must influence proper decision-making and cause appropriate actions to be taken. This responsibility requires creativity, resolve, and the ability to communicate effectively across multiple functional areas and with various levels of management. 
• Responsible for providing effective scheduling systems and schedules for efficient plant operations, including subassembly, final assembly, Value Add, Packaging and Shipment
• Responsible for production planning, forecast evaluations, workforce planning, capacity planning, and rollout scheduling planning. 
• Responsible purchasing and on-time delivery of parts, components, and materials to the Plant and for receiving of those items into the Plant.  A primary responsibility is to continually identify opportunities for reducing inventory of all forms. 
• Responsible for the inventory accuracy, reporting, and valuation within the assigned plant/s. Responsible for developing processes to ensure transactions are completed timely and accurately. Coordinates and manages year end physical inventory, periodic WIP audits, and ongoing cycle count activities throughout the year. 
• Works with Corporate S&OP, Procurement and Logistics teams to optimize the supply chain at the plant level. 
• Working with members of both plant and Corporate Manufacturing, Engineering, Marketing, Brand, and Finance teams, is responsible for identifying productivity improvement opportunities, building business cases as necessary to support investments needed, documenting cost reduction projects, monitoring progress, and providing visibility of progress on the projects. Proactively analyzes performance information and cost data to bring forth ideas for improvement. Makes recommendations to management regarding productivity opportunities and strategies.  
• Supports monthly cost accounting and reporting activities for the plant as necessary ensuring financial accuracy of costs at the plant level. This includes tracking and reporting on plant performance for cost reduction productivity projects.  
• Coordinates the quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting processes within the assigned plant/s including but not limited to factory labor costs, waste/yield, as well as other plant variable and fixed costs. Supports the monthly S&OP cost forecasting process as necessary to assess plant cost impacts related to forecasted volume changes.   
• Responsible for the identification, development and implementation of programs, policies and procedures which support total customer satisfaction, both internally and externally, where applicable in relation to this position. 
• As a member of the management team, is responsible for maintaining a high level of morale among all employees, exempt and non-exempt. Strong lines of communication are to be kept open. Development of and fair treatment of all employees receives high priority. 

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES  

Directly supervises 8-10 employees of the Material Handling team. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE  

Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.) in Accounting/Business/Finance/Operations from four-year college or university; and two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Strongly prefer combination of education and/or experience in both operations and accounting. 

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS  

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed