Supply Chain Process Manager in Jonesboro, AR

Candidates must Have Extensive SAP Experience*

Supply Chain Process Manager Summary:

The Supply Chain Process Manager will be responsible for driving improvements for materials management, logistics and production scheduling for multiple plant locations. Deliverables range across long-term planning, process improvement and implementation of lean principles and tools.

Supply Chain Process Manager Responsibilities:

• Responsible for material systems and process improvements related to SAP system usage and upgrades.
• Review, develop & implement Material related processes for multiple plants.
• Define material strategies to support lean manufacturing.
• Evaluate and improve planning and scheduling processes and systems for the plants.
• Directly support lean manufacturing principles and processes.
• Champion materials related activities designed to meet plant and corporate goals and objectives.
• Develop and initiate best practices across the organization.
• Drive continuous improvement opportunities.
• Provide leadership and guidance to multiple plants.
• Support and enforce plant compliance in launch-related logistics & material processes.
• Provide training and rollout of the new material business process.
• Assist plants with program balance out and launches.
• Responsible for balancing objectives, including freight costs, on-time delivery, inventory days on hand, etc.
• Assist in determining the plant's optimal plant inventory levels including raw, WIP, and finished goods.

Education/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Supply Chain and Logistics management experience.
• Demonstrated track record in improving inventory accuracy, driving inventory reduction strategies and reducing premium freight.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Extensive knowledge in lean manufacturing principles.
• Must have a high sense of urgency.
• Expert in supply chain including logistics and materials management concepts.