VP of Supply Chain

Company Description

Reed Minerals, provider of the well-known BLACK BEAUTY® and new performance based Sure/Cut™ abrasive brands, is an industry pioneer in the processing of products for environmentally beneficial uses and recognized for its high-quality, high-performance abrasives, roofing granules and filtration products.  Reed continually develops creative methods of sourcing, recycling, and upcycling materials to provide exceptional value and environmental solutions to the industries they serve.  Reed is the most trusted brand in the roofing and abrasives industry with over 90 years of manufacturing consistent, high-quality products.

Position Summary          

This job requires a dynamic leader who will analyze, strategize, negotiate, and execute value programs working internally with the leadership team at Reed Minerals and externally with current and prospective suppliers. The ability to qualify and negotiate new and existing supplier agreements while demanding accountability and results is key to this role. In addition, they will provide hands-on support and team leadership in managing over $15 million of rail, barge, truck, and ship movements, both domestically and internationally, across the entire business. This includes creating and managing logistics procedures to optimize product workflow and minimize cost for raw material and finished product movements.  The ability to be a team player is also critical, as this role will work closely with all departments including Operations, Quality, Engineering, Commercial, Finance, IT, HR, and Legal.

Job Description

• Design and implement supply chain strategies, initiatives, and procedures that align with overall business objectives, and vision 
• Lead a disciplined Strategic Sourcing Process to drive Total Cost of Ownership and cost reduction for all categories
• Develop most effective sourcing and ongoing management strategy for specific raw material categories
• Perform due diligence to understand internal business and quality requirements and supply market dynamics for spend areas of accountability
• Translate new and existing supplier management initiatives and internal needs, work collectively with suppliers to develop, and implement strategies that support those needs
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to drive cross-functional collaboration and operational excellence.
• Strategically plan, negotiate contracts, and manage logistics, warehouse, and transportation for the business including rail, barge, truck and ship movements
• Track quality, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency across the company’s network utilizing models for use in evaluating logistics programs or service.
• Prepare and implement logistics financial models to show the impact of projects and services
• Liaise and negotiate with current carriers, brokers, 3PLs, as well as identifying new partners to ensure the best quality and cost positions for the company’s transportation modes, routing, equipment and frequency
• Continue to utilize and improve implementation of our TMS to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Execute effective actions from exception and KPI reports improving procurements overall effectiveness
• Travel up to 50% of the month (multiple 2-3 day trips in coordination with leadership)
• Comply with laws, regulations, and Code of Conduct in all activities

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Basic Qualifications:

• Education
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain, or Logistics
• Experience
  • 7+ years progressive experience in Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain or Logistics
  • 3+ years managing a team
  • Proven experience in negotiating with major rail, trucking, international shipping companies, and suppliers
  • Proficient in standard logistics software (TMS preferred)
  • APICS certification
  • Extensive knowledge of working with 3PL’s in diverse modes of transportation
  • Skilled in utilizing an ERP and TMS (or a similar system) with ability to track costs, enter reqs, provide analysis etc. 

1. Preferred Qualifications:

• Education or Experience
  • Proven experience developing and managing supplier or partnership development programs focused