Supply Chain Ops Mgr-ARP

Position Overview

Responsible for managing customer service, production planning, materials planning, inventory control, logistics, and warehousing functions in a highly complex, large plant. Utilizes ERP and planning systems to maintain control and accuracy of all goods inventories, procurement, planning, scheduling and deliveries. Key member of plant management team, promoting a culture of safety, efficient production, high quality and superior customer service.

• Communicates with customers regarding requirements, orders, complaints and concerns; and escalates complaints to the appropriate management when necessary
• Oversees the plant production schedule, ensuring customer requirements are met and alignment with capacity plans and inventory targets
• Manages logistics including carrier partnership activities and incident notifications
• Directs warehouse activities, including best practices for warehouse optimization and utilization
• Manages raw material consumption, develops plans to maintain production needs, identifies and addresses any issues to ensure on-time delivery
• Establishes and implements best practices related to production scheduling, inventory management, warehouse management and material control
• Coordinates expediting and lead-time reduction activities to achieve customer expectations and support industry best-in-class production lead times
• Communicates potential product shortfalls to Corporate Supply Chain team and assists in resolving shortages to meet customer demands
• Works closely with the Corporate Supply Chain team to optimize capacity and inventory plans
• Orders raw materials including resin, preforms, pallets, tier sheets, and top frames ensuring adherence to procurement contracts
• Purchases other materials and services from outside contractors, such as forklift maintenance
• Manages periodic physical inventory of raw materials and finished goods; performs reconciliation of inventory to ERP system. Accountable for raw and finished goods material variances.
• Generates inventory and production reports, measures performance daily and weekly through analysis reports, and recommends changes to improve and optimize throughput
• Assures all plant safety and accident prevention policies are adhered to, including maintaining cleanliness in the warehouse area, maintaining a safe work environment and safe work practices, accident investigation when necessary, and ensuring any outside contractors adhere to Amcor policies and procedures
• Manages a team of direct reports and is responsible for employee selection, development, mentoring, and performance management
• Responsible for overall talent management and employee engagement. Cultivates an environment of safety, high performance, and ethical and legal compliance.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management or equivalent in a related field
• Five years in materials or operations in a manufacturing environment, preferably in plastic injection, blow molding or packaging
• Functional certification, such as APICS, CSCMP or comparable, is preferred
• Proficient SAP and Microsoft Office experience
• Knowledge and previous use of technology tools that enable production scheduling and reporting
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing quality customer service
• Knowledge of principles and methods for moving materials by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits

Amcor Leadership Framework Competencies

Core Competencies:

• Customer Focus
• Learning on the Fly
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Drive for Results

ALF

Competencies:

• Priority Setting
• Process Management
• Directing Others

Relationships:

• Direct Reports
• Amcor co-workers
• Internal and External Customers

Work Environment: Plant Manufacturing Setting

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities, skills and/or abilities.

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