Are you ready to lead and innovate in a global supply chain role? Join Imerys as our Supply Chain Manager Americas and make a significant impact on our operations!
Why Imerys?
•Be part of a world-class team in a leading global company
•Opportunity to drive innovation and implement new processes
•International exposure and career growth potential
•Chance to make a real impact on customer experience and business success
Job Title:
Supply Chain Manager
Location:
Norfolk, VA
OR
Andersonville, GA
Role Summary:
•Develop and review logistics & distribution strategies and processes to deliver customers or for entering new markets with local production and through trading activities.
•Development and support of Supply Chain/Logistic and Customer Service team across sites .
•Work closely with Manufacturing, Sales and Purchasing to create a timely and cost- effective domestic/import/export supply chain.
•Be responsible for the performance of domestic and international carriers and logistics intermediaries.
•Ensure compliance with international and domestic laws related to import/export activity.
•Evaluate tradeoffs between transportation cost, inventory cost and service levels.
Responsibilities:
•Responsible for all aspects of receiving, operations planning and distribution/ transportation (Rail / Road / sea export)
•Ensure effective team development, collaboration and support through setting and monitoring annual performance plans, career development and cooperative spirit
•Maintain accountability for the supply chain operating budget
•Accountable for Customer satisfaction through OTIF, Claim reports
•Capable of managing change, when business conditions dictate, while driving improvement into plant activities with every touch point
•Embrace and build the necessary capability to adapt the team, stocks, resources, etc.
•Ensure customer needs are met, advising the Imerys production and sales teams of client expectations , and coordinate response to opportunities and challenges
•Support 3PL partnership to ensure adherence to budget, business processes, procedures and practices
•Work with key leaders/function in the corporate office to ensure smooth communication and resolve issues
•Serve as a key member of the supply chain network across the system in developing our functional capability
•Develop strong relationships with customer procurement and Imerys production/supply chain to ensure “best in class” customer satisfaction.
•Provide timely and accurate reporting of activities and customer information to meet Imerys reporting requirements
•Be the Customer Experience ambassador for RAC Supply Chain Scope in Americas
Qualifications:
•Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Business or other related area
•Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain management in a worldwide environment
•Working knowledge of inventory management, production scheduling, DRP
•Deep knowledge ERP - Information Systems
•Excellent organizational and planning skills
•Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods
•Excellent ability to promote new ideas and implement new processes/tools to support profitable business development and customer satisfaction.