Supply Chain Supervisor

Viant•Grand Rapids, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the activities at Viant’s Grand Rapids facility. The supervisor will ensure that all materials and products needed to run the business are acquired, processed, stored, and delivered in a timely manner. The Supply Chain Supervisor will ensure that the supply chain team is operating as efficiently as possible.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience
3+ years’ experience in Planning, Procurement, Customer Operations or Material handling / warehouse processes.
Self-motivated.
Organized and able to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Must be able to quickly and independently make decisions.
Must be able to work and effectively communicate with others.
Highest ethical standards and professional integrity.
Able to work independently.
Teamwork oriented.
Adaptability and customer service oriented.
Problem-solving skills.
Analytical thinking, able to make business decisions accurately with minimum supervision.
Interpersonal communication.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to negotiate with customers, suppliers and other key stakeholders.
Understanding of MRP / ERP and Advanced Planning systems and data analysis.
Change management.
Working knowledge of LEAN / Six Sigma methodologies.
Project management.

Responsibilities

Provide daily supervision and direction to the supply chain team aligned with Viant Values.
As a member of the plant leadership team, accountable for key site metrics (safety, quality, delivery, cost and inventory) and functional performance.
Lead the supply chain team including goal setting, development and performance management.
Champion site master data integrity.
Facilitate the site SIOP process.
Lead/participate in regular customer management activities (i.e. management calls, project reviews, etc.,)
Lead development and execution of site master schedule.
Assist with the creation and maintenance of site capacity model delivering optimal utilization of all manufacturing assets.
Lead/participate with the development and execution of proactive inventory management initiatives to achieve on time delivery performance and service level, while optimizing inventory investment.
Interpret and understand the needs of multiple customers. Develop and communicate product supply strategies that meet both customer and Viant objectives.
Responsible for oversight of tactical procurement, supplier engagement/management, and Supply Chain Risk Management for the site.
Support buyers in purchasing negotiations, control PPV and logistics expenses.
Supervise and minimize material shortages by utilizing the systems and tools, executing actions, messages, updating master data, having proactive communication with suppliers.
Responsible for materials management including inbound receipt, production staging, return from production and finished goods shipments.
Lead cycle count process and annual physical inventory in line with company standards.
Drive Key Customers S&OP.
Lead/participate in contract reviews, order entry and customer communications.
Other duties as assigned