Job Title: Supply Chain Director
Overview
The role of the Supply Chain Director is to lead and develop a high-performing supply chain organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and delivering the supply chain strategy, building and mentoring a team of diverse professionals, and partnering with senior leadership to execute on site and enterprise-wide strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Develop and deliver the supply chain organizational vision and strategic objectives.
2. Build, develop and mentor a team of diverse professionals within the supply chain function.
3. Partner with the Senior Leadership team to execute on the site and enterprise-wide strategy.
4. Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure product availability, with full alignment to the production plan while driving continuous improvements to sustain Operational Excellence and improved financial performance across the team.
5. Take responsibility for Health & Safety, as well as the core Environmental and Energy Sustainability Programmes within the supply chain function.
6. Develop senior level relationships with suppliers to resolve critical issues, deliver cost savings, and implement value-added processes.
7. Monitor and achieve optimal inventory turnover consistent with plant efficiencies, customer service and distribution requirements.
8. Ensure that the internal rolling forecast file, used to track inventory, production schedule adherence, production batch status and shipment schedule adherence, is maintained.
9. Identify and implement continuous improvement projects in the supply chain and warehouse areas.
10. Work with the quality system to ensure the site quality policy and GMP/GDP compliance on a continuous basis.
11. Contribute to the development of the global supply chain function as an active participant of the global team.
12. Champion and lead culture and engagement initiatives in the supply chain function and across the site.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering or science, and 5+ years of experience in supply chain management. They will also have 5+ years of people management experience with demonstrated ability to develop key talent and to set a clear vision and strategy for the team.
Benefits
This role offers opportunities to develop a lasting and rewarding career with a dynamic and innovative organization. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a talented team, develop their skills and expertise, and contribute to the success of the organization.
Qualifications
-Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering, or science
-5+ years of experience in supply chain management
-5+ years of people management experience with demonstrated ability to develop key talent and to set a clear vision and strategy for the team
-OPEx Black/Green belt certification preferred
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