The Supply Chain Specialist plays an integral role in optimizing our supply chain processes. This role focuses on managing master data, executing master planning, aiding production scheduling, streamlining logistics, enhancing demand planning, and supporting distribution activities.
Key Performance Metrics:
Master Data Accuracy
Regular Updates to Standard Operating Procedures
Fill Rate Consistency
On-Time In-Full (OTIF) Delivery
Management of Excess and Obsolete Inventory
Precision in Forecast Accuracy
Consistent Schedule Attainment
Inventory Accuracy and Optimization
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Train to support the following critical functions:
Product Data Management: Develop and maintain essential product information in AX. Address product changes promptly.
Demand Planning: Generate accurate demand forecasts and devise supply plans to ensure consistent material and product availability. Collaborate with Sales teams to guarantee accurate forecast fulfillment.
Master Planning and Production Scheduling: Offer robust support in managing both offsite and onsite planned orders. Aid in sequencing production and performing capacity trend analysis. Ensure adequate stock levels and material availability.
Distribution Operations: Facilitate functions such as receipt verification, product transfers, order picking, return processing, regular cycle counts, and inventory adjustments.
Logistics: Work towards the simplification and acceleration of logistics processes. Track and monitor shipments and address any logistical challenges promptly.
Supply Chain Documentation: Craft detailed documentation encompassing workflows, cycle times, role responsibilities, and system flowcharts.
Continuous Improvement Analytics: Assess areas like supplier procurement programs for effectiveness. Focus on enhancing inventory turns, minimizing waste, refining customer service, and leveraging freight data for optimal carrier selection.
Qualifications/Experience: • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills • Excellent Excel skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite • Proficiency in ERP systems such as Microsoft 365, SAP or Oracle • Knowledge of supply chain best practices, including inventory management and procurement processes a plus. • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or equivalent in relevant experience. • APICS Certification • Proven experience (minimum of 2 years) in supply chain management, preferably in the CPG industry.
Work Environment/Physical Demands/Travel:
§ Ability to work in a typical production environments with loud noise level and moving equipment consisting primarily of storage, blending, filling, and packaging equipment.
§ Ability to work in an environment where hazardous chemicals are blended packaged and or distributed.
§ Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, climb, stoop, talk, see, and hear and hand/wrist use for extended periods of time.
§ Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
§ Ability to problem solve, gather and interpret data; ability to budget and forecast.
This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it was not meant to be all-inclusive of the tasks that may be assigned.