Supply Chain & Logistics Manager

Job Description

This is a senior-level position responsible for leading the runtime, continuous improvement, and development of the our client plant Logistics. Responsible for all Supply Chain activities to ensure cost-effective flow in a safe work environment.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensures through proper direction, coaching, control, coordination, and delegation that all departmental policies, programs, and assignments are carried out effectively to attain the desired results in Planning--Scheduling, Material Control, Inventory, Internal and Inbound flows, and 3PL management.

Develops and manages the Logistics budget for our client.

Lead all logistics preparation and changes on our client product & industrial projects.

Coach Logistics Engineering in terms of efficiency & reliable processes to guarantee the Material Availability @ Point Of Use (MA@POU).

Implement new & improve current Supply Chain flow & processes (sourcing board input, line moving …).

Manages a team of professionals, including Logistics managers, supervisors, planners, and employees who all support the internal logistics flows & processes for our client.

Develop our client Production Systems (VPS) mindset in Logistics & Support Logistics VPS owner.

Manage activities with Logistics Team & Logistics Engineering in order to improve POU by implementing X-Functional KAIZEN & Root Cause Analysis.

Define performance metrics of Logistics Process: Receiving/Warehousing, Picking & Delivery, Repacking, Transporting, Kitting using PFEP tool (Plan For Every Part).

Assess appropriate material handling equipment needs & control Fleet Management.

Follow up, document, and communicate agreed ‘Logistics Operations KPI/PI’s’, analyze and initiate corrective actions on deviations from target.

Monitor physical Supply Chain processes, such as workflow, cycle time & system flows.

Responsible to participate in Local / Regional / Global networks to contribute to the Process & System Development.

COMPETENCIES:

Ownership / Accountability: Taking the lead in getting the job done and accepting responsibility for personal actions, costs, and results.

Leadership: Setting and modeling high performance standards and empowering a team of people to achieve agreed-upon outcomes.

X-Functional Teamwork: Building cooperation among individuals and departments, sharing information and resources, and working to achieve group goals and outcomes.

Lean Concept Advocate: Implement Lean Manufacturing & Flow values, foster the continuous improvement of all operational and business practices.

Creativity/Innovation: Reframing traditional patterns of thinking and applying new and evolving ideas, methods, designs, and technologies.

Attention to Details: Monitoring adherence to standards & actively checking for accuracy of data received or generated.

Problem Solving/Decision Making: Taking a well-ordered approach to solving problems and acting despite obstacles or resistance.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business field

10 years’ experience in the Manufacturing, Engineering, or Logistics environment

SKILLS:

In-depth Supply Chain knowledge

Problem Solver with ability to think creatively & critically

Capacity to work with technical drawings & conceptualize manufacturing solutions

Strong leadership, time management, planning, organization, analytical & negotiation skills

LEADING LEADERS:

Building Effective Teams: Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team

Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect

Managing Diversity: Manages all kinds and classes of people equitably; deals effectively with all races, nationalities, cultures, disabilities, ages, and both sexes; hires variety and diversity without regard to class; supports equal and fair treatment and opportunity for all

Planning: Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets objectives and goals; breaks down work into the process steps; develops schedules and task/people assignments; anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks; measures performance against goals; evaluates results

Self-Development: Is personally committed to and actively works to continuously improve him/herself; understands that different situations and levels may call for different skills and approaches; works to deploy strengths; works on compensating for weakness and limits

Full-time