Job Description

The main responsibility of this position is to lead and manage Supply Chain purchasing transformation projects and initiatives. The focus will be on driving change in both the people and processes involved, prioritizing the efforts of people before processes, and ultimately ensuring the successful execution of business transactions. The role requires the ability to interface and subsequently bridge the gap between heavy technical-based solutions and daily operations personnel, working with all functional groups of the organization and accelerating the customer order-to-cash cycle.   The successful incumbent will work with the purchasing team and operations to implement systems; and support their ongoing use of the software. This varied role involves working onsite with teams, requiring regular travel throughout North America to support our aspiration of becoming the Premier building solutions company.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

Consistently lead first with safety to demonstrate that it is embraced as a value. Lead team to complete safety objectives and ensure a safe and productive work environment

Be the subject matter expert (SME) in Supply Chain Optimization Software packages that range from Purchasing to Inventory Management

Coordinate with stakeholders across various departments with the shared goal of delivering integrated software that connects order entry to customer payment

Drive supply chain cost and capability initiatives in raw material planning

Develop space capacity planning strategies that maximize warehouse utilization, material handling efficiencies, and develop predictive capacity requirements

Develop and implement operational supply chain strategies and technology, including systems, tools, logistics, distribution, and warehousing process improvements

Develops strategic plans to improve productivity, cost, and efficiency within the supply chain operations viewpoint by planning activities, objectives, and goals and aligning the organization to meet customer and company objectives

Accountable for adherence to supply chain and cost reduction targets, monitoring progress, increasing supply dependability and flexibility, reviewing schedules, and resolving cross-departmental problems

Works collaboratively and actively participates with manufacturing team members to support enterprise-wide Cornerstone Production System improvements

Maintain effective communication with demand planning, supply chain planning, customer service, purchasing, quality, and related manufacturing functions to maximize customer service

Other duties as assigned