Director, Supply Chain

The Director, Supply Chain provides functional leadership, vision and direction for Puratos Corporation USA in managing all suppliers, systems policies and procedures and also controls products’ import and export, transportation optimization, demand / forecasting and inventory management to develop a world class supply chain organization. This role applies cross-functional skills as the and works closely with sales, field operations, information systems, manufacturing/commercialization, purchasing, distribution, EHS and finance.

 

The Director, Supply Chain will Implement materials management strategies, including supplier certification and partnering in a global manufacturing and distribution environment by applying an integrated lean/TPM methodology and world-class quality practices while achieving this balancing through fact-based analysis to continuously improve systems, processes and resources as they pertain to the overall supply chain function.  This position will develop and maintain strong, responsive and dependable (win/win) relationships within Puratos and suppliers that will allow for combined efforts that will take cost and steps out of the process, thereby improving performance and profits.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of sound short and long-term supply chain strategies designed to meet customer, sales, marketing, quality, EHS, manufacturing procurement and general operations goals
• Develop, implement and direct logistical and distribution procedures, policies and practices to ensure that materials are transported and inventoried in the most effective, economical manner for optimum supply assurance from a full value chain perspective (order to cash cycles) including overall freight management.
• Formulate and deploy procedures governing all aspects of material planning, inventory / demand management, master production scheduling / forecasting and supplier development supporting global operational excellence, customer satisfaction, product leadership, and operating philosophy initiatives
• Develop, implement and direct the Sales and Operational Planning process for all USA businesses adopting and embedding industry and Group best practices
• Responsible for ensuring that GMP’s, quality initiatives and safe working conditions are present at all time.
• Ensure various governmental certifications to include, but not limited to FDA, AIB, USDA, OSHA, Rabbinical (Kosher), etc. are adhered to at all times.Develop financial supply chain budgets and conduct ongoing analysis to ensure brand business performance is maximized
• Drive Continuous Improvement and Right First Time behaviors throughout the supply chain (logistics coordination, and materials flow)
• Ensure that effective systems, procedures and financial controls are established within the functional areas of manufacturing, purchasing, warehousing and distribution.
• Lead SAP sub-domain implementations for USA including developing, implementing and continuously improving Organizational and Supply Chain strategies nationally
• Through leadership and coaching of the direct reports, reviews and modifies the production plan adjusts planning bills regularly, updates mix statistics and other master scheduling related issues in order to ensure that the customer delivery plan is met in the most efficient and cost effective matter available

 

Prior Knowledge/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain Management or business related field or equivalent experience
• MBS and Global Sourcing Management experience a plus
• Outstanding leadership, coaching, and organizational development skills.
• Lean Six Sigma, MRP II, ERP, APICS, (Note: We should clarify acronyms for those who aren’t as familiar) American Society for Quality (or similar) certifications preferred
• Demonstrated use of Continuous Improvement, TQM and/or Lean tools including six sigma, value stream mapping, root cause / corrective action, Kaizen