The Supply Chain Manager is a continuously evolving role to suit the growing needs of business.  The successful candidate is expected to identify/evaluate bottlenecks and opportunities in supply chain related processes, procedures and/or systems and make recommendations for improvements, as well as ensure their implementation.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Production Control

• Assess current orders and forecast future demand to plan for raw material and MRO purchases.
• Oversee production planning for all manufacturing lines across the three plants.
• Develop robust MRP, capacity planning and engage in S&OP activities.
• Managed production control processes such as item code, shop order, shop packet administration.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, finance, and other relevant stakeholders with regards to BOM, routing, machine selection/utilization and supplier selection.
• Provide timely updates on overall plan vs. actual performance of production control.

Inventory & Warehouse Management

• Manage all inventory related functions for the three manufacturing and warehouse locations by working with warehouse managers/personnel.
• Establish, maintain, and report the inventory status of raw materials, WIP and finished goods.
• Engage with Production Managers and Sales to forecast stocking requirements.
• Manage inventory management policies including:  EOQ, Safety Stock, ABC Analysis and JIT.
• Manage the warehouse locations for resin, WIP and finished goods at all production sites.
• Assess and establish procedures for transferring resin/finished goods from sites to warehouses.
• Provide timely status updates on inventory and warehouse operations.

Purchasing

• Negotiate contract terms and conditions with vendors that meet our business needs.
• Lead supplier selection and manage relationships with suppliers to control costs and lead times.
• Leverage technology, analytics, and tools to collect and analyze data such as resin consumption, and supplier spend to drive efficiencies and savings.
• Report on the company’s monthly projected raw material relates expenses.

General Management

• Create and Track KPIs and report on supply chain’s performance.
• Develop and build staff capabilities consistent with the company’s short- and long-term goals.
• Analyze current procedures; recommend improvements to increase efficiency and profitability.
• Contribute to the development and 2024-25 implementation of a new ERP system.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office application and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Rootstock.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and administrative staff.
• Have a good understanding of and exposure to manufacturing processes, stage-gated process development, quality systems standards such as: ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and AS9100.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents such as SOPs, TDS, COA, Change Management Documents and Safety Related Documentation.
• Follow and comply with all OSHA and company safety procedures.
• BS in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering.
• Seven to ten years of experience leading supply chain management in a manufacturing setting.
• CPIM preferred.
• Experience in the plastics industry is highly preferred.
• Experience in polymers, polyethylene, polypropylene, blow molding, injection molding, extrusion, HDPE, LLDPE, LDPE, PVC, polyethylene, thermoplastics or polyolefins would be a plus.