Supply Chain Lead

Owens Corning•North Platte, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the tactical execution of the planning/replenishment of raw materials at the North Platte Interior Door facility. This individual will be responsible for all aspects of Supply Chain Management at the site level. In this role, the individual is expected to set and achieve inventory targets, while simultaneously building and maintaining strategic relationships with key suppliers. The individual will work closely with the Plant Leader, Production Supervisors, Team Leaders, and our suppliers to ensure quality, specification and delivery requirements are met. The individual will ensure proper engagement in purchases and projects, resolve escalated questions from the plant SCM’s and other Plant Operations stakeholders and proactively identify, develop, and drive mitigation plans on potential issues to ensure uninterrupted supply to the North Platte facility. We’re seeking a dynamic Supply Chain Manager to oversee all aspects of Purchasing, Inventory Management, Customer Service at our interior door manufacturing facility in North Platte, NE. This role is pivotal in ensuring seamless material and product flow throughout the plant.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years in supply chain management within a manufacturing environment
Strong background in collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment (CPFR) and customer service experience
Experience in warehouse operations, shipping/receiving, and supply chain finance
Proven ability to manage multiple warehouses in a fast-paced setting
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to motivate and develop teams
Detail-oriented with a passion for data and analytics
Effective communicator across all levels of the organization
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Excellent time management and problem-solving abilities
Flexible and adaptable to change
Demonstrated ability to build strong supplier relationships

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent preferred
Certified Purchasing Management (CPM), Supply Chain Management (SCM), or Senior Professional Supply Management (SPSM) certification highly desirable
Familiarity with Kaizen, 5-S, and wood product manufacturing preferred

Responsibilities

All aspects of Supply Chain Management to include the direct leadership of all Material Preparation employees
Managing onsite Customer Service and Scheduling.
Complete daily replenishment activities to support raw materials requirements at the site level
Monitor inventory levels to achieve targeted inventory days on hand
Set and manage planning parameters (contract pricing, safety stock, min/max, lead times, forecasts, MOQ’s, etc.) in the planning systems
Develop and maintain strong relationships with global sourcing teams to execute material sourcing strategies.
Perform daily spot counts of shipping materials (pallets, glue, cardboard, etc.).
Conduct weekly cycle counts to maintain 95% or higher inventory accuracy.
Execute full physical inventory of all materials and manage offsite warehouse inventory.
Ensure timely delivery of materials to Layup lines for uninterrupted production.
Generate purchase orders for shipping items and coordinate inbound/outbound truck shipments.
Process and validate all material adjustments.
Monitor CNC production output and ensure optimal performance.
Verify daily accuracy of cuts and substitutions.
Update tier boards with daily production figures.
Report material outages, back-orders, reorders, and late production to site leadership and customer service teams.
Partner with corporate teams to implement Project Phoenix at the site level.