Doka Group
Head of Demand, Inventory and Supply Management North America
Doka Group, Channahon, Illinois, United States, 60410
Company Description
Doka
is one of the world’s leading companies for developing, manufacturing and distributing formwork solutions for use in all fields of the construction sector. The Doka Group is a company of the Umdasch Group and employs more than 8,500 people in over 70 countries.
We Make It Work
Job Description
As the Head of Demand, Inventory, and Supply Management for North America, you will be responsible for overseeing the strategic planning, execution, and optimization of all aspects related to demand forecasting, inventory management, and supply chain operations within the region. You will lead a team to ensure efficient inventory levels, timely fulfillment of customer orders, and alignment with company objectives and goals within our Doka Distribution Center (DC) located in Channahon, IL.
Responsibilities
Lead a team of Supply Planners and Yard Logistics across two physical locations in NJ and IL and provide leadership, motivation, and support to the team in a time-sensitive and demanding environment, including developing career plans and succession planning.
Establish, enforce, and adhere to standards and procedures to maintain healthy and safe work environments, in compliance with legal regulations and Safety Manager expectations.
Manage inventory levels in the North American supply circle, including Distribution Center stocks, as well as utilize inventory management software programs to continuously track and monitor inventory.
Review stock levels in the North American supply circle and implement exit strategy measures based on product portfolio development guidelines.
Assist in strategic product portfolio development for all branch locations within the North American supply circle.
Ensure accurate quality control and compliance with Doka quality standards for DC inventory and coordinate material flow from Doka Production according to current and future material needs.
Drive the Forecasting and Budgeting process by analyzing material demand forecasts, resource requirements, and variances to sales plans.
Ensure compliance with fixed cost plans for the DC.
Review internal procedures, recommend process improvements, and ensure compliance with existing Doka corporate processes and standards.
Qualifications
Profound logistics experience in an international environment
Strong business acumen and commercial knowledge (i.e., analysis of key performance indicators and budgeting, contracting, credit checks, etc.) as well as import and export know-how.
Several years of leadership experience, ideally in an international corporation, knowledge of American law an advantage
Strong analytical skills
Easily adapts to new software solutions and programs
Decisiveness, assertiveness as well as entrepreneurial thinking and acting
High level of English language skills; Spanish and German languages skills are a plus
Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally is strongly preferred.
Additional Information
Doka offers terrific career opportunities, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account, company paid life insurance, supplemental voluntary term life insurance, 401k retirement plan (Roth and Non-Roth), short-term disability, AFLAC policies, paid time off (sick/personal, vacation, floating holiday and company paid holidays) and an exciting opportunity to join as a member of Doka's team.
If working with some of the most impressive construction projects in the US and joining an industry leader excites you, please submit your resume by clicking below.
Doka USA, Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you are interested and have a strong competitive drive, positive attitude, a desire to learn and grow from your experiences, then this is your opportunity to make an immediate difference.
Please submit your resume and apply now.
External candidates must be authorized to work for any employer in the USA.
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Doka
is one of the world’s leading companies for developing, manufacturing and distributing formwork solutions for use in all fields of the construction sector. The Doka Group is a company of the Umdasch Group and employs more than 8,500 people in over 70 countries.
We Make It Work
Job Description
As the Head of Demand, Inventory, and Supply Management for North America, you will be responsible for overseeing the strategic planning, execution, and optimization of all aspects related to demand forecasting, inventory management, and supply chain operations within the region. You will lead a team to ensure efficient inventory levels, timely fulfillment of customer orders, and alignment with company objectives and goals within our Doka Distribution Center (DC) located in Channahon, IL.
Responsibilities
Lead a team of Supply Planners and Yard Logistics across two physical locations in NJ and IL and provide leadership, motivation, and support to the team in a time-sensitive and demanding environment, including developing career plans and succession planning.
Establish, enforce, and adhere to standards and procedures to maintain healthy and safe work environments, in compliance with legal regulations and Safety Manager expectations.
Manage inventory levels in the North American supply circle, including Distribution Center stocks, as well as utilize inventory management software programs to continuously track and monitor inventory.
Review stock levels in the North American supply circle and implement exit strategy measures based on product portfolio development guidelines.
Assist in strategic product portfolio development for all branch locations within the North American supply circle.
Ensure accurate quality control and compliance with Doka quality standards for DC inventory and coordinate material flow from Doka Production according to current and future material needs.
Drive the Forecasting and Budgeting process by analyzing material demand forecasts, resource requirements, and variances to sales plans.
Ensure compliance with fixed cost plans for the DC.
Review internal procedures, recommend process improvements, and ensure compliance with existing Doka corporate processes and standards.
Qualifications
Profound logistics experience in an international environment
Strong business acumen and commercial knowledge (i.e., analysis of key performance indicators and budgeting, contracting, credit checks, etc.) as well as import and export know-how.
Several years of leadership experience, ideally in an international corporation, knowledge of American law an advantage
Strong analytical skills
Easily adapts to new software solutions and programs
Decisiveness, assertiveness as well as entrepreneurial thinking and acting
High level of English language skills; Spanish and German languages skills are a plus
Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally is strongly preferred.
Additional Information
Doka offers terrific career opportunities, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account, company paid life insurance, supplemental voluntary term life insurance, 401k retirement plan (Roth and Non-Roth), short-term disability, AFLAC policies, paid time off (sick/personal, vacation, floating holiday and company paid holidays) and an exciting opportunity to join as a member of Doka's team.
If working with some of the most impressive construction projects in the US and joining an industry leader excites you, please submit your resume by clicking below.
Doka USA, Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you are interested and have a strong competitive drive, positive attitude, a desire to learn and grow from your experiences, then this is your opportunity to make an immediate difference.
Please submit your resume and apply now.
External candidates must be authorized to work for any employer in the USA.
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