Supply Chain Manager Position Available In Kershaw, South Carolina

Tallo's Job Summary: The Supply Chain Manager position in Camden, SC involves overseeing the company's overall supply chain function, including planning, receiving, inventory control, and shipments. Responsibilities include leading the Supply Chain team, ensuring on-time delivery, and managing internal and external logistics. The job requires a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of supply chain management experience, and extensive knowledge of manufacturing techniques and processes. The position offers full-time benefits and requires in-person work.

Company:
Hengst Of North America
Salary:
JobFull-timeOnsite

Job Description

Supply Chain Manager 2.9 2.9 out of 5 stars Camden, SC 29020

Job Summary :

Responsible for the overall supply chain function of the company at all locations including raw materials planning, receiving, storage, inventory control, and shipments. Lead and support the Supply Chain team. Ensure the on-time delivery of customer orders and the cost-effective use of personnel, equipment, and inventories. Ensure the development and maintenance of an orderly and cost-effective Supply Chain Management System, which will enable production and sales goals to be met whilst minimizing inventory and freight costs. Manage internal and external inventory and material logistics to ensure minimal in-house inventory and Just-in-Time material delivery wherever possible between locations and to customers. Manage shop floor production planning to ensure raw materials are received on time and in sufficient quantity to meet production requirements / customer demand and that production is planned to meet customer requirements. Drive continuous improvement via visual management techniques, new software implementations, and process flow optimization.

Major Responsibilities/Activities:
    CAPACITY ANALYSIS

    Analyzes production requirements versus capacity in SAP and other tools (e.g., FAST Log/Pro) and performs mathematical calculations to determine production schedules and the manufacturing processes, tools, and labor needed to meet demand. Communicates requirements to the production team.

      PRODUCTION PLANNING

      Creates and manages an accurate / efficient production schedule through SAP that considers shop floor capacity, customer priorities, raw material / components, and data integrity.

        WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

        Select, motivate, train, and ensure the development of a competent departmental staff. Monitor departmental personnel and ensure that they conform to company policies and procedures and demonstrate only the highest levels of ethical, health, safety, and environmental standards.

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        S & SAFETY:

        Training, implementation, and maintenance of 6S. Work with other departments in maintaining 6S for storage of materials in the plant. Determine and maintain appropriate equipment to load, unload, move, and store materials, including gravity feed racks. Determine, recommend, and maintain containers to be used. Manage in‑house personnel involved in the maintenance and handling of materials.

          CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

          Continually improve and update the systems that integrate factory capacity, shop and vendor lead times, current shop load, and master plans. The systems must ensure that Hengst meets customer demands and holds inventories at acceptable levels at all Hengst of North America (HoNA) locations. Establish optimum storage locations and handling methods. Responsible for establishing a standard visual management system and FIFO. Develop Kanban and pull systems throughout.

            INVENTORY ACCURACY

            Responsible for inventory accuracy of all raw materials, WIP, FG, and MRO production receipt transactions (internal and external) by supply chain personnel in SAP versus physical material.

              ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS

              Use monitoring systems such as cycle counts to understand the root causes of and correct inventory variances. Respond to customer scorecards with appropriate corrective actions as needed.

                INVENTORY REDUCTION

                Pursue inventory reduction to achieve world class inventory levels / turns.

                  INTERNAL TEAMWORK

                  Develop good working relationships with all other support and service departments within the company, in particular Production, Quality, Engineering, and Sales. Ensure that everyone in Supply Chain maintains a safe and cost-efficient environment resulting in the highest quality (products, material, services). Work together with these departments on engineering changes as well as production launches and phase outs.

                    EXTERNAL TEAMWORK

                    Develop and maintain effective relationships with representatives of the material suppliers and with carriers. Monitor all contractors, sub-contractors, and vendors to ensure that they conform to company policies and procedures and demonstrate only the highest levels of quality, health, safety, environmental and ethical standards. Maintain excellent working relationship with customers and other Hengst sites.

                      LEADERSHIP

                      Represent the Materials Department at management meetings as required. Recommend and assist with the development, planning, and formulation of policies and long- and short-range objectives and operating goals. Lead the development of departmental staff through training plans and coaching.

                        REPORTING

                        Ensure that the Materials team (which includes all warehouse, stores, material handling, and production planning personnel) provides timely and accurate information concerning shipments and other customer-service-related activities to ensure that the customer’s needs are met.

                          COST CONTROL

                          Monitor and be accountable for controlling the spendings and take responsibility for economical trade-offs (optimization between different logistical functions). Direct the timely and accurate preparation of various reports (KPI) required by senior management. Manage the most economical inbound and outbound transportation routes. Look for opportunities to combine shipments, milk runs, and warehouse consolidation and distribution.

                          Key Performance Indicators :
                          • Customer On Time Delivery / Delivery Ratings
                          • ASN Accuracy
                          • Gross Inventory Value / Days On-Hand
                          • Inventory Accuracy
                          • Just – in – Time raw materials delivery within the plant
                          • Supplier Delivery
                          • Physical Inventory Accuracy
                          Optimum Inventory Level Minimum Requirements :

                          (Include education, experience, special skills and licenses or certifications required.)

                          • Bachelor of Science from an accredited university or college (Logistics, Business, Engineering or Related field)
                          • Atleast 5+ years in a supply chain management position
                          • Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing techniques and processes
                          • Comprehensive knowledge of supply chain processes
                          • Extensive SAP Supply Chain module experience is required
                          • Proven track record of inventory accuracy and proper management of inventory levels (incl. reduction)
                          • Strong oral and written communication skills
                          • Strong team leadership, team building, interpersonal skills, and customer service skills
                          • Automotive experience preferred
                          Job Type:
                          Full-time Benefits:

                          401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

                          Schedule:

                          8 hour shift Monday to

                          Friday Experience:

                          Supply chain management: 5 years (Required)

                          Work Location:

                          In person

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