Manager- Supply Chain (Byhalia)

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TK Elevator is currently seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager in Byhalia, MS. 

Responsible for managing the efficiency and accuracy of all material movement from raw material to finished goods for a single manufacturing plant. Review or update supply chain practices in accordance with new or changing environmental policies, standards, regulations, or laws.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Management of planning, scheduling and procurement of materials to support daily plant operations.
• Lead the monthly SIOP Supply Review Process which includes a full review of the plants ability to support the demand plan and monitoring resource capacity and other potential constraints.
• Participate in the monthly Executive SIOP process.
• Manages the materials planners and operational buyers to ensure just in time delivery to the production floor
• Coach and support the team to drive results and develop the individual.
• Develops collaboration with key suppliers and purchasing to optimize material supply.
• Working Capital Management of inventory to optimize cash flow and meet monthly targets
• Overall responsibility for schedule adherence and on-time and in-full shipping KPIs
• Cost Optimization and Reduction efforts to support optimized financial returns.
• Promotes a continuous improvement culture and challenge the obvious and utilize out-of-the-box- thinking
• Select transportation routes to maximize economy by combining shipments or consolidating warehousing and distribution
• Assess appropriate material handling equipment needs and staffing levels to load, unload, move, or store materials
• Maintain Master Data (ERP) including various levels of data management including item master data (WMS) and equipment master data (Elevator)
• Monitor supplier performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements
• Monitor forecasts and quotas to identify changes or to determine their effect on supply chain activities
• Collaborate with other departments, such as procurement, engineering, and quality assurance, to identify or qualify new suppliers
• Develop or implement procedures for all materials planning and inventory management
• Analyze information about supplier performance or procurement program success
• Document physical supply chain processes, such as workflows, cycle times, position responsibilities, or system flows
• Define performance metrics (KPI´s) for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of supply chain factors, such as product cost or quality
• Analyze inventories to determine how to increase inventory turns, reduce waste, or optimize customer service
• Design, implement, or oversee product take back or reverse logistics programs to ensure products are recycled, reused, or responsibly disposed
• Evaluate and select information or other technology solutions to improve tracking and reporting of materials or products distribution, storage, or inventory
• Identify opportunities to reuse or recycle materials to minimize consumption of new materials, minimize waste, or to convert wastes to by-products
• Provide for a customer focused workplace with emphasis on high levels of customer service and quality operations 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: 

• BA, BS degree and/or at least 5 years’ management experience in Supply Chain Management or Materials Management; Master’s Degree preferred; APICS certification desired
• 5+ years related experience
• Advanced MRP SAP Experience desire
• Strong knowledge of MAPICS/SAP or other ERP systems, specifically in relation to process order management, preferred.
• Experience and Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Elevator Technology, Spare Parts and Field Services – previous work experience in elevator technologies and elevator spare parts management is a plus. Another plus would be having and understanding of process harmonization and optimization in spare parts management in identification, delivery and inventory control. An understanding of customer expectations in the elevator industry from the branch network to technician mobile activities to the end customer which is often the elevator
• Warehousing - knowledge of best practices in warehouse operations, quality control, safety, costs, KPI´s and other techniques for maximizing the effectiveness of goods handling and storage

TK Elevator is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veteran status or any other protected status required by applicable law.

Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation in connection with the application process are encouraged to email us directly at ElevatorJobs.ams@tkelevator or call 1-844-427-5461.