Supply Chain Manager

Job Requirements
 Why work for us?
 Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.
 With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.
 Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!
 Responsibilities:
 Oversees all Supply Chain functions within the Fulton site, Production Planning, Purchasing, Inventory Control, Logistics.
 Backup for all Supply Chain functions as needed.
 Establishes best practice, process and procedure in collaboration with Corporate Supply Chain to maximize site performance.
 Confers with department supervisors to determine progress of work and adjust schedules as required to achieve specific objectives.
 Conducts weekly planning meetings directed at the coordination of receiving, manufacturing schedules and shipping operations, as well as inventory management to meet overall business objectives.
 Determines material requirements and approves purchase orders for all materials using DDMRP principles.
 Manages raw material, in-process, and finished goods inventory.
 Monitors inventory levels, oversees cycle counts and determines reasons for discrepancies between inventory and stock control records.
 Recommends remedial actions to resolve discrepancies as well as how to oversee on-hold, non-useable, slow moving (obsolete) and excess stock.
 Assists in the disposition of reject rolls in the Quality Hold Area.
 Establishes and implements processes to maximize and maintain efficient material and production flow and minimize lead times.
 Understands and utilizes replenishment stock systems, Lean Manufacturing and 5S Programs to manage effective production and material flow in the operation. Utilizes applications/systems relevant to daily job functions to plan, execute, manage, support, and continuously improve the order entry and fulfilment processes.
 Conducts troubleshooting for problems with Master Data, Available to Promise (ATP), Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) and other system specific modules for error resolution.
 Supports manufacturing in its efforts to meet customer deliveries while maintaining/controlling product cost and inventory efficiency.
 Interact closely with customer service specialists and schedulers in other Alkegen locations.
 Assists S&OP Process Development and Refinement as well as all Sourcing initiatives; receives dotted-line directions from S&OP Manager and Sourcing Director.
 Assists R&D/Technical Services during new product development. Effectively manages competing priorities.
 Maintains and projects a positive attitude in potentially high-stress situations. Assists in Alkegen’s mission to create a cleaner, quieter, and safer world.
 Salary range is $118k to $138k
 Qualifications/

Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
 Minimum of 5 years of applicable manufacturing experience
 Certification in APICS, ASCM, or DDI
 Fundamental knowledge of:
 Manufacturing processes and objectives
 MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems.
 Proficient in Adaptive Coaching skills: listening, asking, and responding.
 Formal Project Management training preferred.
 Five years of planning, scheduling, or inventory control experience.
 Strong communication, computer, and interpersonal skills.
 Ability to work with a wide range of technical, sales and manufacturing personnel.
 Strong computer skills, MS Office, and use of MRP/ERP…