Supply Chain Process Manager

JOB SUMMARY

This position supports the NGC demand-supply-optimization process, managing high-level weekly demand and supply balancing for plants within designated geographic service regions. The Supply Chain Process Manager leads weekly RSIOP [Regional Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning] teams consisting of assigned plant managers,

production schedulers, regional market managers, CSC representatives, Sales and Demand Management with a focus on maximizing product availability and service, while balancing with NGC productivity and working capital objectives. The ability to lead this cross functional team while balancing NGC’s Supply Planning processes through

SAP must have success factors.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (not all inclusive)

• Work directly with local Plant Production Schedulers on weekly review of mix and demand to keep up with actual demand changes (vs. forecast demand) and handling of supply disruptions to ensure good mix of stock-A and key specialty products
• Perform Supply Planning processes for assigned portfolio to ensure full utilization of NGC’s manufacturing assets while meeting the requirements of the Demand Plan. Master SAP transaction codes and utilize them within the supply planning cycle processes. This portfolio supports approximately $400 Million in sales revenue.
• Participate in weekly RSIOP meetings with Plants, Demand Manager, Customer Service and Logistics. Understand and question consensus demand plan and address supply issues and propose solutions for assigned plants and external warehouses within geographic service regions.
• Function as the regional support expert regarding inventory management for assigned plants at NGC. Work with local plant experts (Plant Managers, Production Managers, Production Schedulers, and Warehouse Managers) to set and maintain plant warehouse capacities, desired average warehouse inventory levels (given business volume), and preferred mix levels. Actively manage external warehouses from ongoing replenishment, inventory targets and ensuring Stock Transfer Order continuity on a weekly basis. Resolve all supply chain voids.
• Work with assigned plants in optimizing warehouse layout and performance to accommodate critical SKU base. Assist plants within geographic service region on periodic reviews of warehouse, SKU breadth – and improvement recommendations.
• Validation of plant capacities and product families and run frequency, warehouse space constraints as well as resource reference cycle understanding, standards and construction
• On a monthly basis, convert unconstrained demand plan to SNP constrained demand plan and work with plants to adopt suggested block capacities that are based on the demand plan. Ensure that plant managers and team are executing the Supply Network Plan throughout the week. Proactively manage the reference cycle with Plant manager and team.
• Perform quantitative supply planning analytics to support, block schedule adherence, inventory management, supply planning execution.
• Proper use of alert monitor and communication with sales and customer service on alerts (production shortfalls, production timing issues) that cannot be satisfied.
• Upon request create and deliver business presentations to audiences within, demand management, plant management and customer service.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred Education: A B.S. from an accredited school of business in one of the following degrees:

o Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, Business, Global Supply Chain Management, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Statistics or Accounting.

o A liberal arts or life sciences degree with an MBA from an accredited school of business.

o An associate’s degree from an accredited school of business in one of the disciplines mentioned above under the B.S. requirement plus a completed APICs CPIM certification.

• Strong expertise and understanding of SAP SCM/APO or Oracles Demantra, production and supply planning processes, as well as the underlying master data architecture
• Production scheduling experience preferred
• Warehouse Management experience preferred
• Production experience or working knowledge of production constraints a plus
• Project management skillset
• Demonstrated self-starter and team player; the ability to lead a cross functional team and/or an assigned project.
• Currently this is a hybrid role with requirements to be in the office Monday through Thursday and work from home on Friday’s.
• Demonstrated collaborative skills with manufacturing, customer service and sales

Currently this is a hybrid role with requirements to be in the office Monday through Thursday and work from home on Friday’s.

• Must possess strong analytical and quantitative skills based in formal business acumen
• Strong proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel, Access, Word, PowerBI, Visio and PowerPoint
• Must be/or possess multi-task oriented; organized work habits; proactive in problem solving; flexibility in prioritizing assignments; excellent communication, collaboration, and staff development skills; and a personal satisfaction system predicated on achievements. A constant learning attitude is required.
• Some travel may be required

Competitive Salary, with a general salary range of $96,336.00 to $120,420.00, or higher depending on education and experience.

BENEFITS INCLUDE

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits to include:
• • Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with employer match
• Retirement Account
• Parental Leave
• Fertility Services
• Adoption Assistance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Wellness Program with medical premium incentives
• And more…
• COVID Vaccine Personal Choice Employer
• Interested / Qualified candidates, please apply online
• No phone calls or third-party recruiters, please
• Employment ready applicants only

COMPANY INFORMATION

• National Gypsum Company, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is the exclusive service provider of reliable, high-performance building products marketed under the Gold Bond®, Pro
• Form® and Perma
• BASE® brands.
• The National Gypsum name – through its Gold Bond®, Pro
• Form® and Perma
• BASE® product lines – has been synonymous with high-quality, innovative products, and exceptional customer service since 1925.

For decades, we have saved our customers time and money by providing the industry’s best, most reliable building products, resources and services. We are Building Products for a Better Future® one project at a time.

National Gypsum Company operates as a family of companies working together toward a common goal with collaboration and open communication. Our corporate entities include: NG Corporate, LLC; National Gypsum Services Company; Gold Bond Building Products, LLC; Gold Bond Canada, LLC; ProForm Finishing Products, LLC; PermaBASE Building Products, LLC; and Unifix Inc.

HIRING ENTITY: National Gypsum Services Company

The above information on this description has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of an associate assigned to this position. The company enforces a tobacco-free policy at all its locations.

All National Gypsum Company and corporate affiliate companies, including: NG Corporate, LLC, National Gypsum Services Company, Gold Bond Building Products, LLC, Gold Bond Canada, LLC, ProForm Finishing Products, LLC, PermaBASE Building Products, LLC and Unifix Inc , are Equal Opportunity Employers. Please visit www.nationalgypsum.com to view all of our exciting employment opportunities.

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