Buying Planning Supply Chain Manager

Sherwin-Williams • Bowling Green, KY

81d

About The Position

The Buying Planning Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading a team tasked with maintaining the raw material purchasing, and inventory management. The Buying Planning Supply Chain Manager will primarily be accountable for the service metrics at the plant and to protect the voice of the customer within the operational organization while making decisions. Leading a team to maintain positive customer relationships, both internal and external, while maximizing service levels and managing appropriate material levels are the core responsibilities of tasks assigned. The Buying Planning Supply Chain Manager should aid in the advancement of key initiatives within the organization through multi-departmental collaboration.

Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future.
• Must have a bachelor or higher and/or have five (5) years of supply chain scheduling/buying experience.
• Must have at least three (3) years of work experience in Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain, or Operations.

Nice To Haves

• Have a bachelor's degree or higher in Materials Management, Supply Chain, Logistics or Business.
• Have at least four (4) years of work experience in Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain, or Operations.
• Have at least four (4) years work experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Have experience working in a multi-shift operation.
• Have experience with Oracle 11i, Analytics, and Oracle Discoverer.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to maintain positive customer relationships, both internal and external.
• Maximize service levels and manage appropriate material levels.
• Aid in the advancement of key initiatives through multi-departmental collaboration.
• Determine and implement site supply chain strategies to achieve service goals.
• Make decisions with the voice of the customer in mind.
• Manage appropriate levels of raw material inventories in plants and DSC's by participating in the takt processes.
• Drive continuous improvement by supporting current and future business needs.
• Manage schedules and procurement.
• Collaborate with centralized demand, supply, and raw material planning groups.
• Provide data-based analysis for problem resolution.
• Manage raw material inventory to mitigate slow moving, non-moving inventory creation.
• Work with transportation and sourcing groups to ensure optimization throughout the supply chain.
• Manage and participate in the training and onboarding of new direct reports and team members.
• Foster a positive work environment for the team.
• Support safety initiatives and adhere to all safety policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree