Rust-Oleum
Supply Chain Director
Rust-Oleum, Elgin, Illinois, us, 60122
Key Responsibilities:Strategic Planning
Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with overall business objectives.Collaborate with executive leadership to align supply chain initiatives with the company's growth and expansion plans.Supply Chain Operations
Oversee end-to-end supply chain operations, including procurement, production planning, logistics, and distribution.Ensure efficient utilization of resources and optimize inventory levels to meet customer demand.Manage material flow processes to ensure timely and cost-effective movement of materials through the supply chain.Contract Manufacturing
Manage the supply chain aspects of contract manufacturing services, ensuring seamless integration with proprietary product manufacturing.Collaborate with clients to understand their requirements and align contract manufacturing processes with their expectations.Supplier and Procurement Management
Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure a reliable and high-quality supply of raw materials and packaging.Negotiate contracts and terms to achieve cost-effectiveness and supply chain resilience.Oversee the procurement function, ensuring timely and cost-effective sourcing of raw materials and packaging.Quality and Compliance
Collaborate with Quality Assurance/Control teams to maintain and improve product quality standards.Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards for both proprietary products and contract manufacturing.Demand Planning and SIOP
Lead the demand planning and forecasting processes to align production with customer demand.Drive the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process to enhance coordination between sales, production, and inventory management.Production Scheduling
Oversee production scheduling to ensure timely manufacturing of products.Coordinate with production teams to optimize schedules based on demand forecasts and inventory levels.Inventory Management
Implement strategies to optimize inventory levels, minimize excess stock, and reduce stockouts.Utilize inventory management systems to track and manage inventory across the supply chain.Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities for process improvement within the supply chain.Implement innovative solutions to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall supply chain performance.Adaptability and Ambiguity Management
Thrive in a dynamic environment with the ability to manage and adapt to changing priorities.Demonstrate flexibility and problem-solving skills in ambiguous situations.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.Proven experience (8+ years) in supply chain management, with a focus on the food industry.Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and lead cross-functional teams.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.In-depth knowledge of contract manufacturing processes and proprietary product manufacturing.Familiarity with regulatory requirements in the food industry.Experience leading the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process.Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.Proven experience in production scheduling and demand planning.Proficient in inventory management systems and practices.Experience in managing procurement functions for raw materials and packaging.Ability to work well in an environment of ambiguity and change.
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Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with overall business objectives.Collaborate with executive leadership to align supply chain initiatives with the company's growth and expansion plans.Supply Chain Operations
Oversee end-to-end supply chain operations, including procurement, production planning, logistics, and distribution.Ensure efficient utilization of resources and optimize inventory levels to meet customer demand.Manage material flow processes to ensure timely and cost-effective movement of materials through the supply chain.Contract Manufacturing
Manage the supply chain aspects of contract manufacturing services, ensuring seamless integration with proprietary product manufacturing.Collaborate with clients to understand their requirements and align contract manufacturing processes with their expectations.Supplier and Procurement Management
Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure a reliable and high-quality supply of raw materials and packaging.Negotiate contracts and terms to achieve cost-effectiveness and supply chain resilience.Oversee the procurement function, ensuring timely and cost-effective sourcing of raw materials and packaging.Quality and Compliance
Collaborate with Quality Assurance/Control teams to maintain and improve product quality standards.Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards for both proprietary products and contract manufacturing.Demand Planning and SIOP
Lead the demand planning and forecasting processes to align production with customer demand.Drive the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process to enhance coordination between sales, production, and inventory management.Production Scheduling
Oversee production scheduling to ensure timely manufacturing of products.Coordinate with production teams to optimize schedules based on demand forecasts and inventory levels.Inventory Management
Implement strategies to optimize inventory levels, minimize excess stock, and reduce stockouts.Utilize inventory management systems to track and manage inventory across the supply chain.Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities for process improvement within the supply chain.Implement innovative solutions to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall supply chain performance.Adaptability and Ambiguity Management
Thrive in a dynamic environment with the ability to manage and adapt to changing priorities.Demonstrate flexibility and problem-solving skills in ambiguous situations.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.Proven experience (8+ years) in supply chain management, with a focus on the food industry.Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and lead cross-functional teams.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.In-depth knowledge of contract manufacturing processes and proprietary product manufacturing.Familiarity with regulatory requirements in the food industry.Experience leading the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process.Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.Proven experience in production scheduling and demand planning.Proficient in inventory management systems and practices.Experience in managing procurement functions for raw materials and packaging.Ability to work well in an environment of ambiguity and change.
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