Head of Supply, NOAM (T&W)

Givaudan•Cincinnati, OH

4d•$150,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Reporting to the Regional Supply Chain Head, the Head of Supply leads Supply Planning operations and processes at a regional level. The role provides Supply Planning input to regional business plans and strategy, deploys regional initiatives, oversees continuous improvement and change, and provides direction to four regional sites and strategic direction for acquired companies. The role also participates in executive S&OP meetings and develops the capabilities and talent of regional Supply Planning teams.

Requirements

Degree in Supply Chain or a related business field.
12 or more years of experience in Supply Chain or a related field.
Excellent project and change management skills.
Excellent knowledge of Supply Chain functions and processes.
Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
Experience with large ERP systems.
Strong business acumen.
Continuous improvement mindset.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Understanding of Incoterms and shipping terminology.
Strong knowledge of new technologies and automation.
Certified CSCP/CPIM.

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma/Lean Green Belt certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide Supply Planning input to Regional Operations business plans and participate in designing the regional Supply Chain strategy and related objectives.
Roll out the Supply Planning strategy within the region.
Contribute to tactical and operational plans and policies that meet regional Supply Chain objectives.
Lead deployment of regional Supply Planning initiatives at regional and local/site levels to optimize cost and customer service quality.
Identify and drive continuous improvement programs, including with Supply Planning partners, to deliver targeted service levels and costs.
Lead changes resulting from continuous improvement and Supply Chain initiatives.
Monitor service-level KPIs to improve customer satisfaction, reduce complaints and damaged goods, and resolve recurring supplier problems.
Follow market trends in Supply Planning service and costs.
Participate in and allocate resources to Regional Supply Chain Management projects, and implement project-driven changes in the region.
Coordinate idea generation through the project process for the regional supply organization.
Provide direction for Supply Planning activities at four regional sites and strategic direction for acquired companies.
Participate in executive S&OP meetings.
Use performance management to improve processes and propose actions, projects, and programs.
Oversee Supply Planning staff training programs.
Coordinate and review site-level human resources processes within Supply Planning teams.
Develop a regional talent pipeline and support the development and promotion of Supply Planning talent with the GBS delivery center and HR Business Partners.