Gold Bond Building Products, LLC has an immediate opening for a Supply Chain Process Manager at our Charlotte, NC location.
JOB SUMMARY:
This position supports the NGC demand-supply-optimization process, managing high-level weekly demand and supply balancing for plants within designated geographic service regions. The Supply Chain Process Manager works with plant managers and production schedulers to satisfy consensus demand plans from demand managers/CSC/Sales, with a focus on maximizing product availability and service, while balancing with NGC productivity and working capital objectives.
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (not all inclusive):
Work with local Plant Production Schedulers on weekly review of mix and demand to keep up with actual demand changes (vs. forecast demand) and handling of supply disruptions to ensure good mix of stock-A and key specialty products
Perform Supply Planning processes to ensure full utilization of NGC’s manufacturing assets while meeting the requirements of the Demand Plan.
Participate in weekly demand and supply reviews with Plants, Demand Manager, Customer Service and Logistics. Understand and question consensus demand plan and address supply issues and propose solutions for assigned plants and external warehouses within geographic service regions.
Work with Plants to set and maintain stock item replenishment strategies (minimums, reorder points, safety stocks, and maximum levels) given plant SKU breadth, product importance, shipment volume and plant constraints such as warehouse capacity
Function as the regional support expert regarding inventory management for assigned plants at NGC. Work with local plant experts (Plant Managers, Production Managers, Production Schedulers, and Warehouse Managers) to set and maintain plant warehouse capacities, desired average warehouse inventory levels (given business volume), and preferred mix levels. Actively manage external warehouses from ongoing replenishment, inventory targets and ensuring Stock Transfer Order continuity on a weekly basis. Resolve all supply chain voids.
Work with assigned plants in optimizing warehouse layout and performance to accommodate critical SKU base. Assist plants within geographic service region on periodic reviews of warehouse, SKU breadth – and improvement recommendations.
Validation of plant capacities and product families and run frequency, warehouse space constraints as well as resource reference cycle understanding, standards and construction
On a monthly basis, convert unconstrained demand plan to SNP constrained demand plan and work with plants to adopt suggested block capacities that are based on the forecast. Ensure that plant manager and team are executing the Supply Network Plan throughout the week. Proactively manage the reference cycle with Plant manager and team.
Detailed scheduling within PP/DS – rules and best practices for detailed scheduling of planned process orders for current Supply Planning horizon.
Proper use of alert monitor and communication with sales and customer service on alerts (production shortfalls, production timing issues) that cannot be satisfied.
Upon request create and deliver business presentations to audiences within; demand management, plant management and customer service.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Preferred Education: A B.S. from an accredited school of business in one of the following degrees;
o Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, Business, Global Supply Chain Management, Economics, Finance, Statistics or Accounting.
o A liberal arts or life sciences degree with an MBA from an accredited school of business.
o An Associate’s degree from an accredited school of business in one of the disciplines mentioned above under the B.S. requirement plus a completed APICs CPIM certification.
Strong expertise and understanding of SAP SCM/APO or Oracles Demantra, production and supply planning processes, as well as underlying master data architecture
Production scheduling experience preferred
Warehouse Management experience preferred
Production experience or working knowledge of production constraints a plus
Demonstrated self-starter and team player
Demonstrated collaborative skills with manufacturing, customer service and sales
Must possess strong analytical and quantitative skills
Strong proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint
Must be/or possess multi-task oriented; organized work habits; proactive in problem solving; flexibility in prioritizing assignments; excellent communication, collaboration, and staff development skills; and a personal satisfaction system predicated on achievements
Some travel required
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Competitive salary;
Comprehensive benefits to include:
o Medical
o Dental
o Vision
o 401(k) with employer match
o Retirement Account
o Paid Vacation
o Paid Holidays
o Tuition Reimbursement
o Life Insurance
o Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
o Flexible spending accounts
o Wellness Program with medical premium incentives
National Gypsum Company, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is the exclusive service provider of reliable, high-performance building products marketed under the Gold Bond®, ProForm® and PermaBASE® brands. The National Gypsum name – through its Gold Bond®, ProForm® and PermaBASE® product lines – has been synonymous with high-quality, innovative products, and exceptional customer service since 1925.
For decades, we have saved our customers time and money by providing the industry’s best, most reliable building products, resources and services. We are Building Products for a Better Future® one project at a time.
National Gypsum Company operates as a family of companies working together toward a common goal with collaboration and open communication. Our corporate entities include: NG Corporate, LLC; National Gypsum Services Company; Gold Bond Building Products, LLC; Gold Bond Canada, LLC; ProForm Finishing Products, LLC; PermaBASE Building Products, LLC; and Unifix Inc.
HIRING ENTITY: GOLD BOND BUILDING PRODUCTS, LLC
The above information on this description has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of an associate assigned to this position. The company enforces a tobacco-free policy at all its locations.
All National Gypsum Company and corporate affiliate companies, including: NG Corporate, LLC, National Gypsum Services Company, Gold Bond Building Products, LLC, Gold Bond Canada, LLC, ProForm Finishing Products, LLC, PermaBASE Building Products, LLC and Unifix Inc , are Equal Opportunity Employers. Please visit www.nationalgypsum.com to view all of our exciting employment opportunities. Employment contingent upon successful completion of background investigation. Pre-employment drug screening is required. All companies participate in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility. www.dhs.gov/e-verify
National Gypsum Company, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is the exclusive service provider of reliable, high-performance building products manufactured by its affiliate companies and marketed under the Gold Bond®, ProForm®, and PermaBASE® brands. The National Gypsum name – through its Gold Bond®, ProForm®, and PermaBASE® product lines – has been synonymous with high-quality, innovative products and exceptional customer service since 1925.
