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Position: Director, Materials Management
The Director, Materials Management will provide leadership in the development and implementation of leading material management practices that improve sales and operations planning (S&OP), production scheduling, and inventory management. In these areas, he/she will develop, implement and maintain cross-functional programs designed to reduce cost, improve inventory turns, and optimize customer service levels. Scope of responsibility will include planning, scheduling, warehousing, logistics, shipping, and storeroom. The company is also in the final stages of vendor selection for a new systems implementation, which will be one of the catalysts for this cultural and process change. This person will be the leader of the implementation and through these efforts will work with the team to develop the processes and knowledge necessary for it to be successful.
Company: The company is a market leader in high quality specialty papers. They have recently appointed a new CEO who understands the need for supply chain expertise and is committed to developing and improving their competency in this area.
Location: The company is located 45 miles north of Albany, NY.
Qualifications:
Education and experience. BS/BA required, with an MBA and relevant professional certifications preferred (Six Sigma, CPIM, etc.). Professional experience should include a minimum of 10 years experience in a manufacturing/operations environment, and will include expertise in the areas of planning, inventory management, and logistics. Process analysis/design and project management skills are required with a preference for experience in systems design and implementation.
Outstanding leadership skills. This individual must have demonstrated his/her ability to develop a plan and gain support and buy in from the group. He/She must be able to lead and manage change in his/her group to accomplish the goals of the business. Leadership through influence rather than authority is essential. In working with employees, he/she must be able to effectively mentor, coach and develop.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. This person must be highly relational, with the ability to build effective relationships with those at all levels of the organization. This individual must be able to listen, communicate and relate to all functional areas across the organization. This involves the ability to understand others, articulate one's position, and work in a teaming collaborative style to advance the interests of the business.
Strong analytical background and skill set. This individual must have an analytical approach to the business, with the ability to develop systems and processes that will support the supply chain initiatives. He/She must have strong problem solving skills and an understanding of statistical analysis.
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