Logistics Senior Manager

Stepan Company•Northbrook, IL

4d•$123,000 - $166,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Lead and manage the daily operations of the Global Inventory Management department including planning and scheduling of all packaged goods replenishments across US plants as well as external contract manufacturers. Design structure and policies to actively monitor and control Global inventory levels to balance customer service expectations with company’s total cost to serve objectives; includes US Master Replenishment Schedules and Global SAP Master Data. Perform analyses for US manufacturing and warehousing operations to optimize inventory levels and deliver against supply chain objectives. Drives continuous improvement efforts by providing supply chain analyses and project leadership.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in supply chain and business/industry. Specifically, experience within one or more supply chain functions including production planning, S&OP, transportation, inventory management, operations
Roles leading cross-functional teams and/or projects to implement new processes or capabilities within complex contexts including multi-regional and multi-cultural.
Proven experience or demonstrated capability in leading change initiatives in complex and dynamic environments.
Strong analytical, strategic conceptual thinking, strategic planning, and execution skills.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

SAP / EPR System, Microsoft Power BI experience preferred

Responsibilities

Plan and manage the daily operations of the department to meet the needs of the customer while delivering company goals and objectives.
Develop and Manage Global Inventory Management operations plan to ensure accomplishment of related cost control/reduction goals.
Lead cross functional teams responsible for defining and meeting standard, quarter end, and year-end inventory volume and dollar targets throughout the Global supply network while meeting/exceeding customer service expectations.
Coordinate Global Inventory Management strategy and goals with Supply Chain Planning objectives to ensure collaborative effort towards company and departmental objectives.
Partner with the Finance, US Commercial, US manufacturing plants, and Global supply chain organizations to facilitate or implement cost reductions and supply chain efficiencies as it relates to global inventory management and total cost to serve.
Plan, organize, and manage the work of team members to ensure that department and company goals are understood and realized.
Develop and implement strategy, analyses, and measurements to support future growth of the company, utilize resources as appropriate, reduce cost and improve processes and efficiencies.
Formalize, communicate, and advocate the strategic vision for Global Inventory Management with internal and external customers.
Ensure that Global Inventory Management operations align with Supply Chain, Finance, Business and company goals and objectives.
Define, develop, and maintain weekly and monthly performance metrics to include key performance indicators (KPIs).
Develop procedures, establish standards and manage operations to ensure timely and efficient delivery of products to customers and sustainability of the Global Inventory Management Processes.
Establish and maintain standard company Inventory Management processes and procedures that connect to and support the Supply Planning S&OP process.
Update and/or create Global Inventory Management standard procedures/policies/manuals.
Develop and Implement continuous improvement processes to drive network optimization, cost reductions and improved service in collaboration with other stakeholders and functions with the company.
Develop Policies, train, and optimize use of SAP as it relates to Global Inventory Management.
Lead and support IT infrastructure opportunities to support company global inventory operations.
Implement functional specifications for Inventory Analytics applications, facilitate report configuration and coordinate the rollout of company’s inventory analytics with IT department and Analytics Team.