Director, Supply Management

Company: Nice-Pak Products, Inc.
Location: Orangeburg
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Driven by a commitment to research, quality and service, PDI, Inc. provides innovative products, educational resources, training and support to prevent infection transmission and promote health and wellness. Encompassing 3 areas, our Healthcare, Sani Professional and Contract manufacturing divisions, we develop, manufacture and distribute leading edge products for North America and the world. We have several locations across the US and are looking for new Associates to join our team!-- POSITION PURPOSE: Responsibilities for this position include:-- Supply management including inventory planning, capacity planning, master scheduling, production scheduling, and raw materials management. Driving continuous improvement, this leader will create value by optimizing the customer experience, ensuring plant efficiency, reducing costs, and maximizing working capital. Ability to integrate and effectively communicate short/medium term forecasting and long-term advanced planning across multiple levels within the organization. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

• Lead the development and implementation of a clear vision and strategy for the Supply Chain function.
• Provide overall leadership for inventory planning, capacity planning, master production scheduling, forecast analysis and raw materials management for PDI.
• Be a champion of the PDI S&OP Process. Assume ownership of the Supply Management portion of the process leading up to, and including, managing the overall S&OP process. Actively engage with all functions throughout the entire process.
• Drive Advanced Planning initiatives to include opportunities for Intelligent Min/Max (IMM), Aggregate Forecasting, A.I. Forecasting, Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization, Dynamic Safety Stock, and other Advanced Planning tools as feasible.
• Partner with Business Unit leaders, Operations, Procurement, Research & Development, and Quality to actively support all Core Team activities relative to the development and improvement of our products.
• Support Operations objectives to ensure they are met or exceeded.
• Utilizing the S&OP process, ensure customer service metrics are met or exceeded through optimized inventory management.
• Develop Dynamic Planning Dashboard(s) for consistent, ongoing data review to help provide enhanced visibility into short, medium, and long-term planning.
• Maintain a sharp focus on customer requirements and ensure the supply chain is capable of supporting those requirements at all times.
• Manage the planning and ordering of all 3 rd party manufacturing partner's products.
• Manage the planning and purchasing of all raw material components. Ensure on-time delivery and orders placed in the most economically advantageous way.
• Create and maintain Scorecard Metrics and KPIs geared at World Class Supply Chain benchmarking results across cost, quality, inventory, and delivery.
• Develop processes around e-business and e-purchasing systems as necessary to support the technology upgrades required of some new customers and suppliers.
• Play an active role in the Manufacturing and Distribution Network long-term strategy.
• Work with Suppliers to ensure efficient and cost-effective means of inbound transportation of raw material supply.
• Support cost savings initiatives throughout the Operations functions. Stay current with LXI system, identifying enhanced use of the systems, including the potential for usage of modules not currently active.
• Play an integral role on the Operations Team as it relates to the implementation of a new ERP.
• Emphasis on change management with a focus on further enhancing a cohesive environment.
• Assess supply chain team and recommend optimal structure. Provide development opportunities for high potential associates, and identify/recruit new talent as appropriate.
• Enhanced development and management of Supply Chain budget. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT:
  • OTIF Customer Service Metrics.
  • Inventory Days of Supply and dollar value goals to be met.
  • All Analytics to be compiled on a predetermined schedule.
  • All tools resulting from the Optimize program relative to scheduling, supply plan, etc. to be completed according to the predetermined schedule.
  • Overall Scoreboard Metrics and KPIs. QUALIFICATIONS: Include minimum qualifications for formal training, education, certifications, licensures, and/or working experience. Identify the level of knowledge; skills, and/or abilities (KSAs) required to perform the essential job responsibilities and duties competently. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
    • Bachelor's degree preferred in Supply Chain, or other Operations Management or technical disciplines. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:
      • Expertise in Excel, ERP and MRP. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
        • Minimum of 5 years in a Supply Chain leadership role in a high volume, high SKU manufacturing environment.
        • Knowledge of S&OP processes required. Strong proficiency in ERP systems necessary, LXI experience a plus.
        • Experience with WMS and TMS. Experience with logistics/transportation and warehouse design and technology. Experience with supplier contract (adherence, performance, scorecarding, etc.). SKILLS/ABILITIES:
          • Strong leadership capabilities.
          • Ability to multitask and organize workload efficiently.
          • Must have excellent follow-up skills and be a self-starter.
          • Understanding of plant financials and impact of decisions on results. Strong data analytics capability. WORKING CONDITIONS:--
            • No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions. #LI-PDI Qualifications Skills Required Management Advanced Behaviors Preferred Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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