Head of Supply Chain – In-Plant Logistics Readiness Job Kansas City area,Missouri USA,Supply Chain/Logistics

Lead the new facility’s supply chain and in-plant logistics strategy centered on efficiency, automation, digitalization, and scalability
Develop and execute holistic supply chain strategies connecting suppliers, transportation, in-plant logistics, warehousing, and operations
Drive supply chain solutions including 3PL strategies, supplier park integration, digital visibility platforms, and logistics network optimization
Lead outbound logistics readiness strategies for customer deliveries and transportation and distribution network optimization
Ensure efficient material flow from supplier delivery and receiving through warehousing, sequencing, and point-of-use delivery
Establish lean, technology-enabled standards for yard, dock, receiving, storage, line feeding, replenishment, kitting, staging, and return flows
Oversee warehouse layouts, storage strategies, and capacity requirements
Ensure digitally enabled material-control processes and high inventory accuracy
Lead packaging specification, validation, implementation, inventory planning, supplier integration, and automation compatibility
Champion lean logistics and eliminate non-value-added activity
Advance automation, technology, and analytics to improve productivity and decision-making
Oversee sourcing, commissioning, and testing of logistics infrastructure and equipment
Validate logistics concepts and efficiency targets through simulations, capacity studies, process trials, and launch events
Lead launch and ramp-up readiness for supply chain and in-plant logistics requirements
Establish readiness criteria, performance indicators, governance, and risk-management routines
Own project budgets, productivity targets, and financial performance
Partner with the Head of Supply Chain Engineering & Transportation Operations to align the new plant with enterprise standards
Sustain post-launch collaboration to integrate the plant with the broader supply chain network
Drive alignment across production, manufacturing engineering, facilities, quality, procurement and supply, IT, finance, human resources, suppliers, carriers, technology partners, and logistics providers
Establish the future in-plant logistics organization, including structure, capabilities, staffing, digital competencies, and operational interfaces
Build and empower a high-performing supply chain and logistics team
Lead transition from project execution through launch, stabilization, and sustainable operations

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, operations management, or a related field
10+ years of leadership experience in supply chain, logistics engineering, in-plant logistics, or manufacturing operations
Proven success leading new-plant logistics readiness, facility launches, or major operational or supply chain transformations
Proven expertise in designing and optimizing end-to-end supply chain and logistics networks
Experience applying automation, digital systems, and advanced technologies to improve efficiency, inventory accuracy, visibility, and reliability
Strong knowledge of material-handling and supply chain technologies, systems integration, simulation, and capacity optimization
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and complex programs
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to align stakeholders, present complex concepts clearly, and drive decision-making
Strong commitment to project visibility, performance tracking, and governance through clear reporting, milestone management, issue escalation, and executive-level communication
Willingness to relocate and assume leadership of in-plant logistics operations following launch
Required to relocate to the new facility and assume leadership accountability for in-plant logistics operations following launch
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