Basic responsibilities
member of the sfo supply chain organization, this position reports to the sfo plant manager with a dotted line to the north america supply chain director.
responsible for the overall management and leading the supply chain team in executing best practices and measuring performance, providing operational support and guidance to ensure maximum productivity. This includes but is not limited to materials management functions relating to the planning using integrated business planning methodologies, procurement, directing and administering raw material/components, warehousing, storage, inventory control and accuracy, supermarket, material flow, shipping/receiving and distribution of products, to meet the operational execution, fulfillment, and working capital goals of the company.
targets
* direct and coordinates supply chain functions through strategy, resource optimization, profitability maximization, and kpis, maximizing customer satisfaction.
* sets the vision for the supply chain department and is ultimately accountable for the performance team.
* develop an appropriate supply chain strategy to maximize customer satisfaction at lowest possible cost.
* directing the workforce in such a manner as to meet approved productions schedules with the budget cost.
* based on the sales forecast, provide an annual plan for production, raw materials, staffing, and equipment.
* release raw material purchase plan according to production, monitor the purchase order process.
* optimize the production planning process and cultivate the ability of employees to evaluate the rationality of production demand based on historical, current, and forecast data.
* maintains optimum inventory levels to ensure on-time deliveries to meet customer requirements while minimizing carrying costs and premium transportation charges. Identifies and resolves shortages.
* monitor the inventory levels. Continuously reduce inventory turnover while meeting customer needs.
* ensure timely and effective completion of production and sales requirements.
* lead effective inter-departmental communication on customer order delivery, procurement, and production processes, approaching continuous improvement of delivery efficiency.
* establish effective communication with customers to improve service quality and customer satisfaction.
* evaluated product categories according to orders and inventory; ensuring customer needs are met.
* analyze root causes of problems in production and supply chain with a world-class and lean approach.
* work with finance to establish procedures and supervise the annual physical inventory, including valuing the year-end physical inventory.
* owns and leads the receiving and proper storage of components and fg, inventory control, material flow, and shipping functions and teams, maintaining optimal inventory accuracy to meet the business needs.
* strictly abide by the rules and regulations of production safety, and environmental policies and principles.
* participate in annual financial planning, provide production forecast, and manpower requirements.
* manage and supervise the warehouse's daily work to guarantee the best assets are utilized.
* implement improvement actions to ensure an efficient warehouse plan, guide and supervise delivery and shipment work, and ensure punctual delivery.
* lead cross-functional problem-solving efforts to improve plant metrics and customer delivery.
* initiates and processes the obsolescent material disposition process.
* manage and coach subordinates on performance and career paths, ensuring development, integrity, and resiliency in the supply chain areas.
* implementation of lean manufacturing principles and kaizen initiatives to align and drive kos strategies across the supply chain areas and functions, focus on kmms and kpfs.
* oversees and ensures proper production control planning and scheduling programs to meet sales forecasts and balance labor and machine capacity. Accountable for executing the master production
* schedule through the operational execution of the detailed production schedule.
* possesses a continuous improvement mindset and imbues the culture with a sense of urgency/excellence.
* develops, establishes, and maintains reporting systems related to the supply chain functions.
* safety champion driving the team in safety culture with new processes to promote safety.
* customer service with delivery greater than 95% on-time in full.
* aligned with the company standard practices and procedures are followed in all supply chain functions.
* report accidents and injuries and ensure proper treatment protocols are met.
* train and mentor employees, including reinforcement of safety guidelines.
* responsible for proper application of established employee relation's policies, wage and salary administration policies, safety and health regulations and procedures.
* monitor the third-party logistics company, make sure competitive service can be provided.
* responsible for developing capital budgets, plan replacement, project the equipment, staffing, facilities requirements, new capital requirements needed for current and future projects in all supply chain areas to meet projected levels of operation and inventories.
* maintain established goals and objectives to monitor labor efficiency and control costs.
* oversee recommendations of approvals of promotions, merit increases, transfers, leaves of absence, and other personnel changes.
relationships and contacts
* direct report: sfo general plant manager
dotted line report: north america supply chain director
* direct leadership of up to 6 professional and non-exempt people.
* indirect leadership of an additional 50+ blue collar personnel and 10 white collar personnel.
organization relationships:
frequent contact with:
* all levels within the organization, including all positions.
* management and key personnel in manufacturing, quality, engineering, customer service, marketing, and sales, and the corporate supply chain team.
periodic contact with:
* corporate engineering and production packing areas at all facility on changes or new package design.
* maintenance personnel to schedule repairs and maintenance programs.
* quality assurance department related to products or purchased goods problems.
moderate contact with:
* systems & programming on existing programs and development of future projects.
* plant security on department security and security of shipments and products.
external business relationships:
occasional contact with customers.
* constant contact with the industry supplier base. Reports on new developments and changes may impact or provide opportunities for the sfo kohler co.
* equipment vendors for systems and equipment used to support the supply chain operations.
* internal and external suppliers.
education and experience requirements
* bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or a management-related field.
* minimum of 10 years of experience with proven results in materials control, planning and scheduling, production control, inventory control, shipping/receiving and warehousing.
* knowledge of the practical application of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement certification or equivalent experience necessary to succeed in this role.
* knowledge of raw materials, production processes, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture, material flow and distribution of goods.
* expertise in sap for logistics, production planning, materials management, and wm.
* provides the best services possible, yearns for the best outcome, is curious and takes ownership.
* excellent organizational and project management skills.
* attention to detail, creative problem-solving with a strategic and analytical mind.
* flexibility, adaptability, and process improvement approach.
* energy, drive, enthusiasm, and determination
* must have strong, demonstrated leadership competencies.
* strong verbal and written communication skills
* strong sense of time organization and urgency
* excellent data analysis and problem-solving skills.
* able to work independently and within a team.
* good project leadership
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