Job Title: Manager, Supply Chain Department: Supply Chain and Manufacturing

JOB PURPOSE:

Experienced Supply Chain leader who will have responsibility to execute projects in our Supply Chain consulting practice that is recognized as a thought leader in the application of supply chain management strategies and best practices across manufacturing and related industries. 

You will help clients assess the current state of their supply chain and develop strategies and tactics to optimize their performance.  From these strategies and tactics, you will apply your expertise to drive the implementation and sustainability of supply chain management best practices within our partner’s businesses. In this role you will be a manager, project lead and staff member in projects depending on the engagement and complexity of the project. 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

This role is responsible for leading and executing Supply Chain projects for our clients in a way that provides thought leadership and drives sustainable business value.  The projects can vary in complexity and scope, so a wide Supply Chain background is preferred, and flexibility / adaptability is necessary.

JOB DUTIES:

• Developing and implementing Supply Chain projects and goals
• Supply Chain projects are primarily in warehouse setup / optimization, logistics and internal distribution, production control and scheduling
• Providing thought leadership on Supply Chain best practices and solutions for clients to implement
• Developing and maintaining client relationships
• Work with client leadership to assess critical business needs
• Hiring, management and development of Supply Chain practice resources as needed

·         Manage the time, expense and project profitability reporting

CapaBIlities and Success Factors:

• Demonstrated track record developing and building a Supply Chain organization or practice
• Best in class supply chain management credentials; e.g. APICS, Oracle, etc.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to influence others
• Effectively able to collaborate and work in teams
• Takes ownership, works independently, tenacious, and confident
• Willing to travel up to 75%

·         Experience in ERP technologies such as SAP, with specific experience in implementation and adoption of new SAP products

• Ability to communicate to both executives and technology team members

·         Proven leadership experience in achieving successful project outcomes

·         Capable of dealing with conflict and ambiguity

·         Proven problem-solver with the ability to perform root cause analysis

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 10+ years of industry and/or consulting experience that includes a progressive career trajectory
• Led large, complex projects implementing new initiatives or products in Supply Chain
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Desired Certifications: CSCP, CPIM, SCOR-P, 6 Sigma, CME, PMP, Lean
• Demonstrated experience mentoring team members.

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities’ Act.