Supply Chain Planning Manager, Labels Purchasing

Company: Niagara Bottling
Location: Diamond Bar
Posted on: April 17, 2024

Job Description:

At Niagara, we re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.Consider applying here, if you want to:Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.Develop lasting relationships with great people.Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.Supply Chain Planning Manager, Labels PurchasingThe Supply Chain Planning Manager, Raw Materials Planning
Flexibles is a key leader in the Supply Chain Planning organization is responsible for leading a team of Buyers and Senior Buyers in the purchasing and network management of Labels and Shrink Film supply. This role is ultimately accountable for raw materials availability for production, supporting the Finished Goods Planning team with solutions and execution. This role is heavily focused on process improvement, talent development, KPI monitoring, strategy, execution, and cost management.Essential FunctionsRaw Materials Supply PlanningDevelop annual and tactical raw material purchasing plans in conjunction with supplier base to enhance support finished goods production plansLeverage systems and tools to develop supplier-facing forecastsHold suppliers accountable to KPIs in relation to on-time production, on-time deployment, and applicable tolerancesWork cross-functionally to create the infrastructure for data maintenance and data integrity to drive systematic purchasing decisionsReduce raw material scrap exposure by working with Sales, Planning, Purchasing, and Manufacturing on depletion strategiesOptimize inventory positions to enhance supply positions for FG production, increase inventory turns, and decrease freight costsAccountability to raw material supply continuityDevelop purchasing methodologies and procedures for each purchasing categoryLeadership
Recognize and lead opportunity projects that continuously improve the department. Strong moral and ethical standards to lead by example.Lead a team of Buyers and Senior Buyers in the development and execution of purchasing and inventory strategies across all flexible packaging suppliersResponsible for talent development , career paths, and candidate pipeline developmentSet expectations and accountabilities for the team, creating a culture of open, honest, and timely feedbackLead change management initiatives in technology adoption and process improvementWork collaboratively with the Procurement team to develop annual and tactical supplier selection strategiesSolicit feedback from all key stakeholders in the Supply Chain and Manufacturing Organizations, incorporating feedback into executionSupplier DevelopmentWork with Procurement, Quality, and Engineering teams to enhance and expand supplier baseDevelops strategies to minimize mutual costs for suppliers and NiagaraEstablish the infrastructure and guidelines for raw materials vendor managed inventory (VMI) programs, inclusive of Min/Max levelsCollaborationDevelop forward-looking plans and process improvements, generating alignment with all stakeholders, including Manufacturing and SalesEstablish new product introduction timelines and execution plans with all stakeholdersProactively communicate upcoming raw materials changes and initiativesProcess Improvement and AutomationLead process establishment and improvement for the purchasing team with the intent of automation, systematization, and alignment with other departmentsGather and develop requirements for process implementation and IT initiativesStrong understanding of systems, with preferred background in Oracle . Understanding technology and IT limitations is critical in managing improvement projects.Ability to lead technology integration with suppliers
supply chainsAbility to learn existing IT tools at Niagara quickly
Oracle & OTMGood knowledge of leveraging technical information for data collectionBasic understanding of supply chain optimization including Network flow optimization, Inventory OptimizationTravels approximately 10%Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:6 Years
Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment2 Years
Experience managing people/projects *experience may include a combination of work experience and educationPreferred Qualifications:8 Years
Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment4 Years
Experience managing people/projects*experience may include a combination of work experience and educationCompetenciesExperience as a buyer or management of buyers for a manufacturing supply chainAbility to prioritize and execute tasks based on business needsStrong verbal, writing, and presentation skills to communicate effectively with immediate team, peers, and leaders.Analytical and problem solving skillsAbility to work well in collaborative group environmentsStrong attention to detail and organization.Intermediate knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and OutlookThis position embodies the values of Niagara s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:Lead Like an OwnerManages a safe working environment, accurately documents safety related training, and effectively communicates safety incidentsProvides strategic input and oversight to departmental projectsMakes data driven decisions and develops sustainable solutionsSkilled in reducing costs and managing timelines while prioritizing long run impact over short term winsMakes decisions by putting overall company success first before department/individual successLeads/facilitates discussions to get positive outcomes for the customerMakes strategic decisions which prioritize the needs of the customer over departmental/individual goalsInnovACTContinuously evaluates existing programs and processes, and develops new initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce wasteCreates, monitors, and responds to departmental performance metrics to drive continuous improvementCommunicates a clear vision, organizes resources effectively, and adjusts the strategy as needed when managing changeFind a WayDemonstrates ability to think analytically and synthesize complex informationEffectively delegates technical tasks to subordinatesWorks effectively with departments, vendors, and customers to achieve organizational successIdentifies opportunities for collaboration in strategic waysEmpowered to be GreatMakes hiring decisions primarily based on culture fit and attitude, and secondarily based on technical expertiseEngages in long term talent planningProvides opportunities for the development of all direct reportsUnderstands, identifies, and addresses conflict within own team and between teamsEducationMinimum Required:Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Economics, Finance or ManufacturingPreferred:Master's Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Economics, Finance or ManufacturingCertification/License: Required:
N/APreferred:
Six Sigma, APICSForeign Language Required:
None RequiredPreferred:
None RequiredTypical Compensation RangePay Rate Type: Salary$128,287.00 - $186,016.00 / YearlyBonus Target: 10% AnnualBenefitshttps://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefitsAny employment agency, person or entity that submits a rsum into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's rsum will become the property of Niagara Bottling, LLC. Niagara Bottling, LLC will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.Employment agencies that have fee agreements with Niagara Bottling, LLC and have been engaged on a search shall submit rsum to the designated Niagara Bottling, LLC recruiter or, upon authorization, submit rsum into this career site to be eligible for placement fees.Niagara Plant NameCORP-MAIN

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