Materials Management Supervisor MRO

ASR Group•Buffalo, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The ASR Group® family of companies make up the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group® companies operate five sugar refineries, located in California, Maryland, Louisiana, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, ASR Group® companies operate sugar refineries in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and, with a joint venture partner, Italy. The companies also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize. The ASR Group® portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Florida Crystals®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle's®, Sidul® and Whitworths®. ASR Group® companies also produce and market Tellus®, a single-use, compostable tableware and foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane. OVERVIEW The Materials Management Supervisor- MRO, reports to the Supply Chain Manager MRO and is responsible for appropriately managing site-specific maintenance repair and operation inventory for material movements, supply and demand, and Materials Management-MRO related projects. The Materials Management Supervisor- MRO will act (on a plant level) as a liaison between Procurement, Operations and Planning, and the Supplier base to communicate long-term inventory requirements and work with all groups to implement optimal strategies. Additionally, this role has responsibility for directly leading and managing a team of on-site personnel, coordinating as needed with outside locations to optimize warehouse inventories. This will include but is not limited to: stock counts, physical staging and stock movements, as well as MRP settings and inventory replenishment for assigned plant(s).

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university plus 3-5 years of work experience in a progressively responsible fulfillment, inventory, or production planning role
At least 1 year of experience utilizing an ERP system in a supply chain/fulfilment capacity
Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing
Ability to recognize areas for Continuous Improvement strategies; recommends CI strategies to Supervisor
Ability to understand internal demands as they relate to the purchase/stocking levels of goods and services for the business
Ability to provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers and foster strong, open lines of communication across all levels of the organization
Ability to utilize ERP information and analyze results
Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary business information at all times
Ability to effectively manage time, including the ability to prioritize, work within assigned deadlines, and work independently or collaboratively to accomplish organizational objectives
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects while maintaining quality & accuracy standards
Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point on an Intermediate Level
Material Requirements Planning (Intermediate)
Analytical Thinking (Intermediate)
Inventory Management (Intermediate)
Enterprise Resource Planning/SAP (Intermediate)
Supply Chain Management (Intermediate)
Products & Marketplace (Intermediate)
Customer Service Orientation (Intermediate)

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience is highly preferred
Knowledge of process improvement and future fulfillment strategies is preferred

Responsibilities

Regulates MRO inventory in order to meet plant needs, shutdowns, projects, and repairs
Works with other plant Materials Management folks to coordinate shared inventory
Responsible for assuring posting of goods movements (goods receipts, transfers, consumption, adjustments etc.)
Controls the movement and physical assignment of inventory around the warehouse including quarantined, supplier returns and point of issue
Completes physical inventory counts (according to ABC Cycle and ad-hoc as needed)
Troubleshoots and solves business process challenges that cause errors related to on-hand inventory, material movement, and invoice quantity errors
Facilitates movements of obsolete and slow moving inventory
Coordinates communications between Procurement, Operations, and Planning at a plant level, along with Corporate Accounts Payable
Participates in regional and global supply chain improvement projects
Ensures compliance with all aspects of safety related to warehouse contents and practices (housekeeping, layout improvement, material quarantine and operations)
Develops standard operating procedures and work aid instructions for operational excellence
Coordinates trials for new material specifications and/or new suppliers
Form and foster key relationships with the engineering and maintenance leadership
Performs other duties as assigned
Manages a team of 3-10 direct reports (both union and non-union)
Conducts daily, weekly and monthly operational and planning meetings with direct reports to keep them informed of current problems, changes and new developments in the department and company
Completes payroll approvals and scheduling for hourly employees
Monitors work productivity and recommends and implements changes to improve work productivity
Plans and monitors workload for timely and accurate completion of tasks
Coordinates workflow and procedures to maximize service
Coaches and counsels direct reports on performance issues
Completes annual and semi-annual (where appropriate) performance appraisals for all direct reports in a timely manner and meets with staff to discuss and deliver the final appraisal
Arranges for cross training of team to maximize productivity and provide coverage of all functions
Counsels direct reports on educational and job opportunities which will enhance their career development
Administers all policies and procedures set forth by the company
Aligns management practices according to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements pertaining to direct or indirect reports