Supply Chain Manager

ABOUT YOUR ROLE SUMMARY: The SML Manager manages activities of those engaged in the movement of raw or finished materials, storage, production scheduling, and inventory control activities, including transportation, distribution, and logistics. The incumbent maintain customer relations with regard to supply side/service activities and may lead the communication to customer service processes, order fulfillment and logistics. The SML Manager may manage one or more of the areas of focus within the Supply Chain, Materials Management, and Logistics function. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE: Employee Development & Management * Train and provide development opportunities for staff. Ensure annual goals are complete and communicated. Ensure Global Performance Management System is up to date and regular feedback is provided to staff members. * Coordinate and Manage working capital in the local Site * Manage the regional demand planning, material planning and purchasing areas ensuring the deliveries on time. * Monitor and evaluate team members, and adjust training where needed. * Attract, retain and develop high potential talent. * Model and promote the Corporation’s Code of Business Ethics and Values. * Perform general management duties, exercising usual authority concerning staff, performance appraisals, promotions and terminations. Responsible for training and development of subordinate staff, estimating personnel needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, interpreting and ensuring consistent application of organizational policies. * Act as a team role model and change-agent. * Positively lead and influence team members to partner together to achieve individual and business goals. * Coordinate team efforts, create and manage a regional strategy and team operating plan. Operations * Provide project management and Supply Chain, Warehouse, Materials Management, and Logistics leadership. * Accountable for departmental budget and project deliverables. Secure and allocate appropriate resources and manage project to meet Departmental goals and achieve financial objectives. * Lead cross-functional team on projects. Communicate and work with all levels of the organization. Manage a large multi-function program or a set of projects. Interact with colleagues, suppliers and customers. * Strong awareness of competition and impact of strategies and tactics in the marketplace. * Apply specific technologies to projects. * Leverage internal/external experts in network to accomplish goals. * Expert in ELS process. Lead the formulation and development of projects. Provide direction and guidance to project leader. Monitor progress on schedule, budget and technical output. Provide guidance to the team on projects. * Review effectiveness of operating procedures, maintenance, space utilization, and protection of equipment to ensure optimal performance. * Achieve maximum levels of productivity, ensuring that the business benefits from the lowest possible cost and best value. * Responsible for clear, focused leadership to further reduce the barriers to delivering competitive advantage via global size and scale. * Actively engage in translating best practices in the areas of experimental and organizational design and development, cost modeling and developing enhanced internal and external relationships to support local and international businesses. * Responsible for delivery of short-term and-long term results in order to develop and maintain the organization’s credibility with the business and creating opportunities for the function to add greater value to the business. * Use business trends and customer needs to create actionable goals that create competitive advantage. * Develop, analyze and manage SML expenses. * Ensure compliance with government regulations. Strategic Transformation and Long-term strategy development * Provide leadership to select local and/or global SML initiatives. * Develop and execute appropriate business plans/multi-generation SML plans to identify trends, opportunities for marketplace advantage and new ideas for products, processes and services. Direct SML activities. * Develop SML Objectives, Goals, Strategies and Measures (OGSM) for assigned area and confirm linkage to global business strategies. * Lead benchmarking of SML-related topics in support of divisional goals. Qualifications * Bachelor’s Degree in related field required. * 5+ years SML or related experience, with 3+ years supervisory or lead experience preferred. * Project lead experience preferred. * Working knowledge of modern manufacturing, material flow and improvement strategies (e.g. ELS, continuous flow, cellular etc.) and the ability to integrate those into the operation. * Demonstrated understanding of financial systems and the key drivers within the manufacturing environment. * Strong organizational skills in strategy, communication at all levels and execution. * Strong leadership skills. Ability to lead, contribute, and influence others in a team-based organization * Excellent organizational and people skills, project management skills, with an ability to openly convey information to team members in a timely, concise manner. * Understanding of applicable computer systems, such as Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes and function specific software.