Senior Supply Chain Manager, North America at Viskase Companies, Inc in Lombard, Illinois

Job Description:

About the Role

Are you ready to take on a leadership role in driving excellence in supply chain management? Viskase is seeking a dynamic individual to join our corporate team as the Senior Supply Chain Manager, North America. In this role, you will be responsible for executing the Sales & Operating Planning process in the region, which includes demand and supply planning, transportation management, and oversight of the order process. Key deliverables for this role include forecast accuracy, inventory value, management of slow-moving inventory, efficient changeovers in the plants, and On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) metrics with customers.

Key Responsibilities

Planning:

• Collaborate with the Director of Global S&OP to execute the Sales & Operating Planning (S&OP) process in North America, ensuring effective utilization of the SAP ERP system.  


• Oversee the demand planning process, managing demand planners to ensure accurate sales forecasts for capacity planning.  


• Manage inventories of semi-finished and finished cellulose and plastic casing products, implementing tools to efficiently meet customer demand and prioritize production based on sales demand and capacity constraints.  


• Maintain the frozen zone in the production schedule and minimize changeovers through planning tools and targeted inventory management.  


• Oversee the implementation of Make-to-Stock (MTS) and Make-to-Order (MTO) strategies, maintaining safety stock levels and executing Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to ensure sufficient inventory.  


• Take action to prevent the creation of slow-moving stock, collaborating with sales to ensure consumption and disposition of remaining items.  


• Ensure reliable order reception, confirmation, and delivery processes, investigating delivery issues and implementing corrective actions to ensure strong customer service.  


• Collaborate with Product Management and plant teams to plan the production of new products and adaptations.  


• Optimize and utilize sales order policy (order management process) to enhance efficiency.

Logistics:

•  Develop a transportation strategy for the region, implementing a cost reduction plan to minimize shipping costs while meeting customer commitments.  


• Manage the transportation group and monitor the frequency of shipments to US customers, driving efficiencies through order consolidation.  


• Implement customer service policies to reduce premium freight and manage transit times to customers to enhance On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) metrics.  


• Oversee intercompany and intracompany shipments, implementing strategies to reduce costs.

 Education and Experience:

•  Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field. Master's degree preferred.


• Minimum of 10 years of experience in supply chain management, preferably in the food manufacturing industry .


• Extensive experience in supply chain management, with a focus on S&OP, transportation management, and order process optimization.  


• Experience in Process Redesign and Sales & Operating Planning Implementation with strong collaboration skills.


• Proven track record of improving forecast accuracy, inventory management, and OTIF metrics.


• Experience in developing and implementing supply chain strategies to drive business results.


• Expert negotiation skills with sound financial and business acumen.


• Strong Knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP.

 If you possess the required qualifications and are ready to take on the challenge of leading the supply chain operations in North America, we encourage you to apply. Join us at Viskase in driving excellence in supply chain management and delivering superior value to our customers. Together, we can optimize our operations, enhance customer satisfaction, and achieve success in the dynamic marketplace. Apply now to be a part of our dedicated team committed to shaping the future of Viskase's supply chain!

 About Us

Viskase is a global powerhouse in the food packaging industry, renowned for delivering top-tier artificial casings and a comprehensive range of casings and nettings. With a remarkable legacy spanning over a century, Viskase has consistently revolutionized the meat processing sector. Notably, the company is responsible for manufacturing 30% of the world's hot dog casings, underscoring its dominant position in this market. What sets Viskase apart is its extensive global presence, boasting 11 manufacturing facilities and 9 sales offices strategically located in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Germany, France, Italy, Brazil, Poland, and the Philippines.

 Viskase Companies Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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.

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