Sr. Mgr Supply Chain Optimization (Multi Plant)

Company: Dover Corporation
Location: Downers Grove
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

The Supply Chain and Materials Sr. Manager role will develop ad drive excellence in the management of materials and the supply chain providing the leadership needed to implement best across the various operating companies/segments
The role doesn't have direct reports but, will collaborate directly with the Materials, Purchasing, Sourcing, Engineering, Customer Service organizations, the executive management team and operating company decision makers to identify, recommend, develop, implement and support strategies and tools to maximize the business performance.
Draw on your Continuous Improvement and Lean Thinking to drive transformational change within a complex manufacturing organization.
Showcase your skill set of statistical, mathematical and analytical capabilities is key to create and develop models for inventory optimization and planning/scheduling policies.
Important to note that we are a collection of diverse manufacturing companies that do not make to stock. We mostly make to order - THIS IS CRITICAL TO KNOW since Manufacturing supply chain optimization is the background we intend to hire.
Key responsibilities:

• Develop chain inventory optimization processes and toolkits development to ensure best-in-class inventory turns
• Developing and sustaining an effective S&OP Process with forecasting tools and strategies and aligned supply planning processes
• Support optimization of materials planning processes and strategies, configuring the optimal policies and parameters (PFEP)
• Implement replenishing methodologies and to identify the best fit for different manufacturing environment (ETO, MTO, etc.)
• Help optimize various ERP/MRP's & key transactions to ensure inventory control within a manufacturing environment
• Support optimal flow and floor space utilization by designing material replenishment systems on warehouses and production areas.
• Support improving and sustaining the required inventory accuracy.
• Help shape Supply Chain strategic and operational planning best practices, sharing data upstream and downstream, taking all opportunities for pull systems and lead time reductions.
• Help define effective scheduling processes and strategies able to provide high flexibility and responsiveness to a dynamic environment
• Support developing and implementing effective capacity management tools and processes.
• Support implementing tools to effectively prioritize expediting,
• Support Op Companies on their implementation journey of the 0-Dover System, Dover's Operating Model.
  Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum of B.S. or equivalent in Supply Chain or a relevant engineering, scientific or business discipline.
  • ISM, APICS and/or related certifications
  • 10+ years of overall working experience in Supply Chain, Materials, or Procurement, preferably in manufacturing environment - Emphasis on Inventory Optimization
  • Strong computer skills, very proficient using advanced Excel functionalities and Excel Macros
  • Project management expertise
  • Ability to multi-task and perform in a dynamic environment (Multiple Plants)
  • Strong sense of urgency, accountability and highly objective oriented
  • Ability to travel up to 50% of the time on occasion
    Technical:
    • 3+ years' experience in Materials Management roles (Multiple Plants)
    • Abilities with Query/Reporting/Database tools like , MS Access, SQL, FoxPro,
    • Power BI skills
    • MS Excel- Macros

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