Director, Supply Chain

Zoetis • Kalamazoo, MI

72d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Supply Chain role is responsible for assessing and communicating the site's supply position to internal and external customers. This role leads the plant's supply chain teams to ensure efficient and effective product supply according to customer expectations. The Director will partner closely with value streams and other business unit partners to guarantee timely delivery of high-quality products. As a key member of the Site Leadership Team, this position plays an important role in shaping the site's culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 7-10+ years of supervisory/management experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of the supply chain and business and leadership principles
• Knowledge and experience in advanced operations management and continuous improvement approaches (Lean, TOC, TPM).
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical packaging technology, materials and organization.
• Experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Engineering, Continuous Improvement. Multifunctional experience is desirable.
• Good knowledge of the cGMP and quality standards.
• Experience in Planning, Buying, Scheduling, Capacity Planning, Trade Compliance, Logistics, Project Management, and driving AI Digital operations.
• Knowledge and experience in working with and optimizing the use of ERP tools (preferably S4 Hana, IBP).
• Finance Costs and Budgets: understanding of product cost methodology and budgeting techniques.
• Colleague cannot be cephalosporin sensitive.

Nice To Haves

• CPIM APICS certification is preferred.
• Six Sigma Green / Black Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize strong communication skills across the site and larger Zoetis organization and demonstrate ability to briefly and concisely explain complicated ideas or situations.
• Harness well-developed instincts to determine when a potential supply issue needs to be escalated to site management or above, with clear summary of the risks.
• Recognize in a timely manner when an issue can’t be solved internally and escalation is needed.
• Demonstrate the ability to move quickly between details and high-level business implications.
• Lead and develop the supply team to ensure customer satisfaction amidst rapid growth in the manufacturing site.
• Mentor and develop team members and establish a world class material management organization.
• Create a clear succession plan for the Supply organization and implement actions to achieve the plan.
• Monitor supply and inventory levels and develop initiatives to improve customer satisfaction.
• Participate in the global management of the plant as a key member of the Site Leadership Team.
• Establish and lead networking and improvement initiatives with other Zoetis sites.
• Daily use of excellent coaching and leadership skills.
• Quickly analyze and communicate supply impacts of emerging developments to all appropriate parties in an efficient and timely manner.
• Partner seamlessly with Global Strategic Sourcing, Global External Supply, other sites, and Global Supply Chain to provide clear messaging to ensure customer requirements are met through sometimes complex supply chains.
• Coordinate the supply and operations planning process in collaboration with Zoetis Principal representatives.
• Continuously drive to improve and excel in key performance indicators: Back Orders, Lost Sale, Working Capital and Planning Adherence.
• Maintain product artwork, throughout the lifecycle.
• Strive to continually improve the competitiveness of the product value chain in terms of costs, inventory and service.
• Develop budget and operational standards for all operational aspects of the department, including metrics to ensure the process is delivering budgeted results.

Benefits

• competitive healthcare
• retirement savings benefits
• an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director