Supply Chain Planning Manager, Labels Purchasing
Company: Niagara Bottling
Location: Diamond Bar
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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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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