Supply Chain Manager

KDC One•Mahwah, NJ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Manager will supervise production scheduling and planning activities. This role involves developing plans to meet customer requirements efficiently and cost-effectively, while maintaining optimal inventory levels for raw materials, components, bulk, and work-in-progress to maximize inventory turns. The position drives the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process for the facility and is responsible for maintaining optimal working capital. Additionally, the role focuses on motivating and developing the teams through training and education to optimize performance and professional growth.

Requirements

Minimum High School education; a four-year degree in business or accounting is preferred.
Minimum of four years' experience in a manufacturing plant environment.
Minimum eight years' experience working in progressive positions in an operations department environment.
Minimum of three years supervisory experience.
Knowledge of plant GMP, environmental, safety, and QC procedures.
APICS certification and/or relevant experience.
Knowledge of manufacturing plant operations procedures.
Self-starter working under minimal supervision.
Strong mathematical and organization/administration skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills (communication and motivation).
Computer literacy.
Display literacy in mathematics and English.

Responsibilities

Direct supervision of production scheduling and planning activities.
Responsible for and oversee the preparation of the monthly forecast with involvement from the purchasing team, customer relations, and operations.
Recommends and maintains conformance to budgetary limitations within areas of responsibility.
Responsible for the accurate reporting of all departmental information.
Recommends, sets, and meets objectives for their area of responsibility, via goal setting and/or performance reporting if applicable.
Initiates and/or provides timelines supporting business/customer On-Time In-Full (OTIF).
Oversees adherence to all Kolmar policies, procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), environmental, and safety practices to promote a clean, safe, and productive work environment.
Involved in new project opportunities with Sales and Business Development to determine whether current capacity is sufficient to meet customer requirements.
Monitors work center capacity constraints and trends to identify potential service issues and/or capital equipment requirements.
Builds tank and assembly capacity plans, identifying risks and opportunities.
Ensures support for site production schedules, including contingency plans.
Oversees daily processes in moving material flow in support of an optimized cycle time metric and presents to senior management.
Interfaces with both internal and external customers.
Ensures the facility maintains the correct level of Working Capital to meet demand.
Ensures engaged Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) discussions to ensure all sales orders can be produced to meet the customers' promised dates.
Tracks and reconciles any out-of-line conditions associated with customer liabilities for bulk material.
Performs any other duties as assigned.