Director, NA Supply Chain

Director, NA Supply ChainBuckman – Memphis, TN Location: MemphisLanguage: EnglishTravel: 10% - 15% Position SummaryBuckman is a privately held, global specialty chemical company with headquarters in Memphis, TN, USA, committed to safeguarding the environment, maintaining safety in the workplace, and promoting sustainable development. Buckman delivers exceptional service and innovative solutions to our customers globally in the pulp and paper, leather, and water treatment sectors to help boost productivity, reduce risk, improve product quality, and provide a measurable return on investment.  Buckman is in the middle of a digital transformation of its businesses and focused on building the capabilities and tools in support of this. 

• Initial Requirements
  Chemical Manufacturing Experience in BATCH Process Reactors
  PSM Safety manufacturing background
  SAP Implementation and management
  Steady Progression in work history
  Managing Managers 

 Mission StatementLeads the strategy and vision that supports our NA business strategy by developing and managing processes in purchasing, planning, customer service, WHSE/logistics, and value analysis which collectively provide superior value to our customers at the lowest total supply chain cost. OutcomesDevelops and implements a Supply Chain vision and strategy that limits costs and improves accuracy, customer service, and safety.Develops supply chains that support business strategies adapted to changing market conditions, new business opportunities, or cost reduction strategies.Manages activities related to strategic or tactical purchasing, material requirements planning, inventory control, warehousing, or receiving.Analyzes inventories to determine how to increase inventory turns, reduce waste, or optimize customer service.Monitors forecasts to identify changes or to determine their effect on supply chain activities.Develops procedures for coordination of supply chain management with other functional areas, such as sales, marketing, finance, production, or quality assurance.Documents the physical supply chain processes, such as workflows, cycle times, roles/responsibilities, or system flows.Leads the implementation of new and improved supply chain processesParticipates in the coordination of product portfolio changes, product line extensions, or new product launches to ensure orderly and timely transitions in material or production flow.Designs or implements both plant and 3PL warehousing strategies for production materials or finished products.Assesses appropriate material handling equipment needs and staffing levels to load, unload, move, and store materials.Defines key performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of supply chain factors, such as Days in Inventory, Aging Inventory, and Schedule Attainment to minimize supply chain risk.Leads the implementation of new/improved ERP systems and/or tools and optimizes their use.Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to act as a High Performing Team.Build a world-class team that sustains Buckman’s competitive advantage by recruiting, developing, and retaining top talents.Main Success Metrics:Days in InventoryAging Inventory (<90, 91-180, 181-365, >365)Perfect OrderSchedule AttainmentForecast Accuracy Main Decision-Making Rights – accountable/decision maker for:NA Supply Chain Strategy and ExecutionPlanning, Scheduling, Buying, Logistics, Warehousing (Plant and 3PL) Competencies:Job Competencies – Results Leadership:Aligns ExecutionEnsures AccountabilityJob Competencies – People Leadership:Drives Vision and PurposeDevelops TalentBuilds Effective TeamsAttracts Top TalentJob Competencies – Thought Leadership:Strategic MindsetPossibility ThinkingGlobal PerspectiveDecision QualityBusiness InsightJob Competencies – Self Leadership:Nimble LearningManages AmbiguityCourage MINIMUM Requirements for Consideration:Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance or Operations ManagementAPICS, ASCM, ASQ or APS certifications or equivalent required.Ten plus years leading a NA supply chain planning or operations organization.Ability to lead in a fast-moving and collaborative environment, with an aptitude for successfully managing stakeholders in a matrixed organization.Experience with configuring, optimizing, and day-to-day supply chain execution utilizing SAP. Must have these Competencies.Strategic VisionDrives Visi