Supply Chain Director

Saturn Petcare Inc•Terre Haute, IN

15h

About The Position

Directs, plans, and coordinates activities within the Supply Chain department to ensure the availability of production plans, direct materials, and customer shipments. Promotes the professional competence of the department through direct supervision of daily activities, training, and support. Has the responsibility for the creating business processes and standards to increase the efficiency of the plant. This role is an integral part of the Saturn Petcare Inc. leadership team.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in supply chain or operations management
4+ years’ management experience, including management of an entire team
5+ years’ experience within SAP
The successful candidate must be proficient in MS Office applications, SAP and or other ERP systems
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and ability to apply concepts such as: fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or Operations Management preferred
Supply Chain Management experience preferred
Customer planning and Material planning experience preferred
Pet Food Manufactory experience a plus
German language speaking skills is another advantage.

Responsibilities

Follows and supports all Company Safety policies and procedures
Ensures performance metrics and goals are met and action plans implemented.
Responsible for department trainings including training plans to build a high knowledgeable team
Develops material cost forecasts or standard cost lists.
Monitors forecasts and quotas to identify changes or to determine their effect on supply chain activities.
Implements new or improved supply chain processes to meet internal & external needs
Documents physical supply chain processes, such as workflows, cycle times, position responsibilities, or system flows.
Designs or implements plant warehousing strategies for production materials or finished products.
Analyze inventories to determine how to increase inventory turns, reduce waste, or optimize customer service.
Participates in the coordination of engineering changes, product line extensions, or new product launches to ensure orderly and timely transitions in material or production flow.
Designs or implement supply chains that support business strategies adapted to changing market conditions, new business opportunities, or cost reduction
Develops and implement supply chain strategies that align with the company’s business goals
Develops annual budgets and long-term strategic plans, including capital expenditures and labor needs
Monitors all aspects of the supply chain to ensure that goals are being met
Maintains established housekeeping standards for responsible area
Leads and directs supply chain personnel.
Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.