Job Type Full-timeDescriptionINDEVCO North America, a protective materials manufacturing group headquartered near Richmond, Virginia, is committed to innovating energy-efficient building envelope products, as well as sustainable paper and plastic packaging solutions. In addition, we have invested in and manage recycling operations for biomass and reprocessed materials that create a circular economy. Our facilities - in Georgia, Mississippi, New Jersey, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia - serve a growing range of markets: building and construction, beverage, chemical and petrochemical, food, industrial salt and minerals, lawn and garden, packaging converting, pet food, and transport. INDEVCO has operated for over 40 years in the US, as Interstate Resources, Inc. through 2017 and presently as INDEVCO North America. For more information, visit www.INDEVCONorthAmerica.com . The RoleWe are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join our team at our Longview, TX location. This position will report to our VP of Supply Chain & QMS and will be responsible for overseeing the entire supply chain process including purchasing, planning, and customer service. You will ensure the smooth flow of goods, materials, and services from suppliers to customers. This position requires a strong understanding of supply chain operations, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to develop and implement effective strategies to improve delivery performance, efficiency and reduce costs. Job Responsibilities
- Manages the full scope of Customer Service & Planning, Warehousing, as well as Procurement departments.
- Draws Material Sourcing Plan and drives the related Operations to ensure an uninterrupted and reliable supply flow.
- Monitors the delivery performance of outgoing finished goods and incoming raw materials.
- Drives standardization of processes and procedures, supplier selection processes / ongoing supplier management, negotiation, and performance improvement.
- Governs purchase agreements and logistics contracts with a bias for achievement of quality, delivery, and cost-containment.
- Monitors the Sales forecast Vs. Sales out, ensuring delivery and invoicing targets are met.
- Analyzes inventories ageing, to ensure the depletion of dormant stocks of RM, WIP and proper rotation.
- Develops and maintains systematic, analytical, and results-based methods for monitoring suppliers' performance and communicates these results to the suppliers.
- Ensures suppliers are adhering to pricing contracts and agreements.
- Oversees OTIF (On Time In Full), manages backorders, and ensures effective processing and resolution of customer complaints.
- Monitors the execution of daily set production schedule vs. actual production (HIT vs MISS).
- Fosters meaningful business relationships in line with Group's Culture and Values. Ensures the effectiveness of purchasing strategies.
- Leads and manages the S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) process for the Plastics division.
- May assume other duties as requested.
RequirementsRequired Skills/Abilities
- Strong analytical capabilities and expert proficiency in data analysis tools.
- Ability to make strategic buying recommendations and take appropriate action.
- Great attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a team-based corporate culture.
- Demonstrate strength working cross functionally to drive issue resolution.
- Excellent interpersonal communications, listening and presentation skills.
- A progressive, proactive approach that is eager to embrace technology and modern management principles.
- Experience in dealing with manufacturers and distributors, strong leadership, and negotiation skills.
- ERP-driven Sales and Operation Planning
- Axapta knowledge is a plus.
- Excellent organization and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines in an environment with large volumes of data.
Education & Experience
- College degree, preferably in supply chain management, economics, finance, operations, engineering, business, accounting or manufacturing-related field or equivalent experience.
- 8+ years related work experience.
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