Manager,Supply Chain Job Springfield area,Illinois USA,Supply Chain/Logistics

Job purpose

The Supply Chain Manager (SCM) is responsible for the end-to-end supply chain process. This role will analyze consumption, inventory position and replenishment policies at the retailer/customer/consumer level to calculate the right inventory levels at the right distribution center to meet customer/consumer needs while maximizing service and minimizing net working capital. This position will collaborate with cross-functional partners to improve the S&OP process, work on cost saving initiatives programs (MOQ reduction, harmonization, SKU rationalization), develop contingency plans for supply disruption, optimize current distribution network, improve forecast accuracy and bias, reduce inventory levels, minimize obsolescence and have a clear understanding of cost drivers in the Supply Chain.

The SCM will also work on documenting best practices and initiatives to streamline current processes.

Duties and responsibilities

Provide leadership and guidance to supply chain associates and inventory analysts to ensure they utilize Kinaxis system to ensure finished goods products are ordered and overseen to ensure supply

Managed Days On Hand (DOH) strategies on all finished goods and packaging components to reduce obsolescence management and warehouse space in our 3PL's warehouses

Track performance of Supply Chain KPI's at customer level(forecast accuracy, bias, inventory, obsolescence, cost/order, 3PL metrics)

Implement slow moving obsolescence management meeting to reduce obsolescence provision vs previous year and annual plan

Manage phase in-phase out to minimize obsolescence while assuring service levels

Support enablement of functional capabilities in Kinaxis to improve forecast accuracy and utilize statistical modeling to generate forecasts for products lines and sku's

Analyze and evaluate consumer and trade promotions, run rates ,trends and seasonality

Establish and manage enterprise consensus forecast for assigned brands and business units at stock-keeping-unit (SKU) level

Communicate supply chain and demand related disruptions with root cause analysis , expected get well dates and recommendations to senior management

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must have a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or another related discipline.
5+ years or more work experience in the fields of supply chain, purchasing, operations, logistics, production control, inventory management and/or master planning/scheduling, required in the CPG or Pharma industry.
Have demonstrated ability to lead and implement a process in an organization or team.
Highly proficient in Excel: can create and own complex templates with data dumps.
Strong working knowledge of MRP systems to be able to trains others in the proper use;
Excellent communication/presentation skills, with the ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and Management.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Must be highly organized and able to work with little supervision. Must be able to work on a variety of tasks simultaneously.
Strong follow-up skills

Working conditions

The work environment characteristics and physical requirements described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing duties of this job, the employee may or may not be frequently/or occasionally required to:

Stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; talk or hear; and taste or smell.
Climb stairs or ride elevators.
Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Manipulate keyboard or otherwise access computer, telephone and hand‑held devices.
Be exposed to outside weather conditions while going in and out of office buildings.
Be exposed to moderate noise level usually in warehouse settings.
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Manager, Supply Chain