The Director of Supply Chain develops and manages the people and processes relative to day-to-day Supply Chain and MRO operations for Kem Krest’s 12 locations and a total spend of approximately $500M. Including sourcing, supplier management and buying for Direct and Indirect suppliers in line with Kem Krest Objectives. Additionally, the Director of Supply Chain owns the SC Strategic roadmap for Kem Krest including but not limited to transformational initiatives such as Supplier Council, Strategic Sourcing and Category buying.

Key Outcomes:

Process

• Sustain and improve the methodology Supply Chain uses to manage Inventory, Turns, SLOB management, Cost reduction and other Strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Deploy Kem Krest Lean Operating System within the Department.
• Transition from BU process driven to owning the development and deployment of Best Practices across the network reducing waste, variation and enabling growth and economies of scale.
• Lead the creation and improvement of all Departmental process and Best Practices related to the new ERP System Road map deployment (D365)
• Be a key stakeholder in the development of the Digital Transformation particularly in the SC Function.
• Deploy MRO best practices across the network.
• Own the development and delivery of Budgetary commitments.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Launch and manage Kem Krest Supplier Council
• Own and improve the Supplier Scorecard metrics in line with defined Goals.
• Lead and foster strategic sourcing while maintaining a cadence for market evaluation.
• Drive supplier optimization across Kem Krest supplier base with strategic initiatives like Category Buying
• Drive material cost management strategy while improving service levels.
• Develop plan for diversification of spend with a plan for growth for 2024 and beyond.
• Surpass 98% OTS across the network through end-to-end SC Management processes.
• Outperform the cost savings Goals for the Supply Chain and MRO departments.

Strategy Alignment

• Be an active member of the Kem Krest Senior Leadership Team.
• Actively participate in the development and execution of the Corporate Level Strategic 3-year Plan including annual priorities and quarterly rocks
• Own the Departmental KPI scorecard for Supply Chain and MRO. Outperforming Goals and driving CI
• Own the collaboration with other Kem Krest departments to enhance Company service offering. Particularly Sales and Supply Chain Center of Excellence.

People & Communities

• Ensure Supply Chain and MRO Team organizational structure is aligned to meet corporate strategic objectives and priorities.
• Conduct regularly scheduled 1:1s with each Direct Report
• Kem Krest Impact contribution: Oversee projects to maximize value for the investment in the community.
• Maintain an active presence in Professional/Industry Association(s), shows, etc.
• Promote cross business unit collaboration and resource sharing.
• Be present across the network. Visit each regional office regularly to ensure staff is aligned and engagement monthly.
• Develop Support DEI Enterprise level Strategy consistent with role and pay equity for female and racially diverse associates and ensuring female and racially diverse leaders make up meaningful management roles at or above the population representation.

Competencies:

Decision Quality: Facts and Data based Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and approach challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Execution driven.

Resourcefulness: Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently. Being scrappy.

Plans and Aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Collaborative.

Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

Drives results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

Builds Effective Teams: Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals through collaboration, best practices, and effective communication across different BUs Able to outline future team needs by developing the right bench.

Drives Vision and Purpose: Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.

Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

Self-development: Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.

Key Criteria/Requirements:

• University or College degree
• Multi-site responsibilities
• 10-15 years Supply Chain experience (including 5-7 years in a manager-level role)
• Multi-level leadership experience – team of at least 20 Inclusive of remote teams
• Customer and Strategic Supplier Engagement experience inclusive of MRO (desired)
• Successfully scoped and delivered large/multiple disciplinary complex projects
• Execution driven managing deliver through facts and data
• Prior P&L responsibility – budgeting / planning

Technology Experience:

• Proven proficiency with all Microsoft office products
• Proven willingness to embrace technology to meet future client, industry, and company needs & expectations
• SC Tools specific experience in the forecasting and buying space.
• ERP Experience and technology acumen
• MRO Catalog buying experience (desired)