Enviri Corporation
VP of Supply Chain
Enviri Corporation, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, United States, 17011
Company Description
Reed Minerals, provider of the well-known BLACK BEAUTY ®
and new performance based Sure/Cut ™
abrasive brands, is an industry pioneer in the processing of products for environmentally beneficial uses and recognized for its high-quality, high-performance abrasives, roofing granules and filtration products. Reed continually develops creative methods of sourcing, recycling, and upcycling materials to provide exceptional value and environmental solutions to the industries they serve. Reed is the most trusted brand in the roofing and abrasives industry with over 90 years of manufacturing consistent, high-quality products.
Position Summary
This job requires a dynamic leader who will analyze, strategize, negotiate, and execute value programs working internally with the leadership team at Reed Minerals and externally with current and prospective suppliers. The ability to qualify and negotiate new and existing supplier agreements while demanding accountability and results is key to this role. In addition, they will provide hands-on support and team leadership in managing over $15 million of rail, barge, truck, and ship movements, both domestically and internationally, across the entire business. This includes creating and managing logistics procedures to optimize product workflow and minimize cost for raw material and finished product movements. The ability to be a team player is also critical, as this role will work closely with all departments including Operations, Quality, Engineering, Commercial, Finance, IT, HR, and Legal.
Job DescriptionDesign and implement supply chain strategies, initiatives, and procedures that align with overall business objectives, and visionLead a disciplined Strategic Sourcing Process to drive Total Cost of Ownership and cost reduction for all categoriesDevelop most effective sourcing and ongoing management strategy for specific raw material categoriesPerform due diligence to understand internal business and quality requirements and supply market dynamics for spend areas of accountabilityTranslate new and existing supplier management initiatives and internal needs, work collectively with suppliers to develop, and implement strategies that support those needsDevelop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to drive cross-functional collaboration and operational excellence.Strategically plan, negotiate contracts, and manage logistics, warehouse, and transportation for the business including rail, barge, truck and ship movementsTrack quality, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency across the company's network utilizing models for use in evaluating logistics programs or service.Prepare and implement logistics financial models to show the impact of projects and servicesLiaise and negotiate with current carriers, brokers, 3PLs, as well as identifying new partners to ensure the best quality and cost positions for the company's transportation modes, routing, equipment and frequencyContinue to utilize and improve implementation of our TMS to improve efficiency and effectivenessExecute effective actions from exception and KPI reports improving procurements overall effectivenessTravel up to 50% of the month (multiple 2-3 day trips in coordination with leadership)Comply with laws, regulations, and Code of Conduct in all activities
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Basic Qualifications:Education
Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain, or Logistics
Experience
7+ years progressive experience in Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain or Logistics3+ years managing a teamProven experience in negotiating with major rail, trucking, international shipping companies, and suppliersProficient in standard logistics software (TMS preferred)APICS certificationExtensive knowledge of working with 3PL's in diverse modes of transportationSkilled in utilizing an ERP and TMS (or a similar system) with ability to track costs, enter reqs, provide analysis etc.
Preferred Qualifications:Education or Experience
Proven experience developing and managing supplier or partnership development programs focused on tangible Total Cost of Ownership improvementsExperience in developing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and operationalizing their use as standard operating practiceAdvanced experience in applying technology tools for Strategic Sourcing, including Spend Analysis, eSourcing, contracts, and eProcurement toolsSix Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt and/or Lean equivalent experience with statistical tools/techniques with demonstrated success of leading continuous improvement projectsProven communications skills both oral and written working with all levels and functions of an organization and with external customersTrack record of effectively working with internal/external customers
Interpersonal Skills
Exceptional interpersonal communication and relationship-building skillsExceptional presentation, project planning skills, delivery execution and oral and written communication skillsStrong management and organizational skills; ability to prioritize effectively and provide direction to highly skilled individuals within the departmentMust be responsive and have excellent attention to detail skills
Technical Skills
High proficiency with Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPointExcellent computer skills, must have strong Excel skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsMetrics and data drivenMust be able to interpret and speak with data
Other Skills
Ability to effectively plan and organize
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSWillingness and ability to travel domestically and possibly internationally (up to 50% of time)Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulationsAbility to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manualsAbility to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the publicAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization existsAbility to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Willingness and ability to work conditions may include the following: working near moving mechanical parts, in outdoor weather conditions, and in extreme non-weather heat
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSValid Driver's license
Additional Information
Reed Minerals is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This commitment applies to decisions made with respect to hiring, placement, training, compensation, benefits, promotions, demotions, transfers, terminations, layoffs, return from layoffs, administration of benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.
Disclaimer:This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position."
Reed Minerals, provider of the well-known BLACK BEAUTY ®
and new performance based Sure/Cut ™
abrasive brands, is an industry pioneer in the processing of products for environmentally beneficial uses and recognized for its high-quality, high-performance abrasives, roofing granules and filtration products. Reed continually develops creative methods of sourcing, recycling, and upcycling materials to provide exceptional value and environmental solutions to the industries they serve. Reed is the most trusted brand in the roofing and abrasives industry with over 90 years of manufacturing consistent, high-quality products.
Position Summary
This job requires a dynamic leader who will analyze, strategize, negotiate, and execute value programs working internally with the leadership team at Reed Minerals and externally with current and prospective suppliers. The ability to qualify and negotiate new and existing supplier agreements while demanding accountability and results is key to this role. In addition, they will provide hands-on support and team leadership in managing over $15 million of rail, barge, truck, and ship movements, both domestically and internationally, across the entire business. This includes creating and managing logistics procedures to optimize product workflow and minimize cost for raw material and finished product movements. The ability to be a team player is also critical, as this role will work closely with all departments including Operations, Quality, Engineering, Commercial, Finance, IT, HR, and Legal.
Job DescriptionDesign and implement supply chain strategies, initiatives, and procedures that align with overall business objectives, and visionLead a disciplined Strategic Sourcing Process to drive Total Cost of Ownership and cost reduction for all categoriesDevelop most effective sourcing and ongoing management strategy for specific raw material categoriesPerform due diligence to understand internal business and quality requirements and supply market dynamics for spend areas of accountabilityTranslate new and existing supplier management initiatives and internal needs, work collectively with suppliers to develop, and implement strategies that support those needsDevelop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to drive cross-functional collaboration and operational excellence.Strategically plan, negotiate contracts, and manage logistics, warehouse, and transportation for the business including rail, barge, truck and ship movementsTrack quality, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency across the company's network utilizing models for use in evaluating logistics programs or service.Prepare and implement logistics financial models to show the impact of projects and servicesLiaise and negotiate with current carriers, brokers, 3PLs, as well as identifying new partners to ensure the best quality and cost positions for the company's transportation modes, routing, equipment and frequencyContinue to utilize and improve implementation of our TMS to improve efficiency and effectivenessExecute effective actions from exception and KPI reports improving procurements overall effectivenessTravel up to 50% of the month (multiple 2-3 day trips in coordination with leadership)Comply with laws, regulations, and Code of Conduct in all activities
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Basic Qualifications:Education
Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain, or Logistics
Experience
7+ years progressive experience in Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain or Logistics3+ years managing a teamProven experience in negotiating with major rail, trucking, international shipping companies, and suppliersProficient in standard logistics software (TMS preferred)APICS certificationExtensive knowledge of working with 3PL's in diverse modes of transportationSkilled in utilizing an ERP and TMS (or a similar system) with ability to track costs, enter reqs, provide analysis etc.
Preferred Qualifications:Education or Experience
Proven experience developing and managing supplier or partnership development programs focused on tangible Total Cost of Ownership improvementsExperience in developing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and operationalizing their use as standard operating practiceAdvanced experience in applying technology tools for Strategic Sourcing, including Spend Analysis, eSourcing, contracts, and eProcurement toolsSix Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt and/or Lean equivalent experience with statistical tools/techniques with demonstrated success of leading continuous improvement projectsProven communications skills both oral and written working with all levels and functions of an organization and with external customersTrack record of effectively working with internal/external customers
Interpersonal Skills
Exceptional interpersonal communication and relationship-building skillsExceptional presentation, project planning skills, delivery execution and oral and written communication skillsStrong management and organizational skills; ability to prioritize effectively and provide direction to highly skilled individuals within the departmentMust be responsive and have excellent attention to detail skills
Technical Skills
High proficiency with Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPointExcellent computer skills, must have strong Excel skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsMetrics and data drivenMust be able to interpret and speak with data
Other Skills
Ability to effectively plan and organize
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSWillingness and ability to travel domestically and possibly internationally (up to 50% of time)Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulationsAbility to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manualsAbility to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the publicAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization existsAbility to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Willingness and ability to work conditions may include the following: working near moving mechanical parts, in outdoor weather conditions, and in extreme non-weather heat
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSValid Driver's license
Additional Information
Reed Minerals is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This commitment applies to decisions made with respect to hiring, placement, training, compensation, benefits, promotions, demotions, transfers, terminations, layoffs, return from layoffs, administration of benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.
Disclaimer:This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position."