Senior Director, Supply Chain

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We’re Looking For a Senior Director, Supply Chain

Location: Richfield, WI (Hybrid)

The Senior Director, Supply Chain will be responsible for the entire Supply Chain function for the two manufacturing plants. This responsibility will include the procurement of materials and plant supplies, scheduling production for both facilities, maintaining appropriate inventory levels required for production, completing regular audits of material inventories, the day-to-day shipping and receiving of materials and the management of the sales and operations planning process.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead the strategic planning, development, and execution of supply chain initiatives and processes, including planning, procurement, vendor management, strategic sourcing, inventory management and shipping/receiving for both manufacturing plants. Ensure entire supply chain is efficient, on-time and cost effective
• Oversee the S&OP process, partnering regularly with cross-functional leadership on forecasts, inventory management, and to ensure alignment across departments and facilities
• Establish and monitor success measures to evaluate and the effectiveness and efficiency of supply chain operations for both manufacturing plants
• Lead cross collaboration between the supply chain organization at both manufacturing facilities and other departments, including Product Development, QA, Accounting, Customer Service and Marketing
• Coach and mentor supply chain employees, providing coaching and feedback on a regular and as-needed basis
• Assist in the management existing supplier relationships and source new ones as needed
• Assist in maintenance purchasing as necessary
• Assist in the ongoing management of the ERP system for inventory control
• Communicate issues, concerns and recommendations, including corrective and preventative action plans
• Oversee all direct supply chain and product related spend
  
  

Preferred Qualifications (Note: These are preferred and not required. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick ALL of these boxes.):

• Working knowledge of ERP systems and understanding of how the systems work for inventory and purchasing
• Attention to detail and ability to understand the big picture and importance details
• Excellent organization skills and ability to prioritize duties with competing deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interface with vendors, customers and employees at all levels in the organization with ease and comfort
  
  

Golden Perks & Benefits:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage – We cover 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans for employee-only plans.
• Through our charity sponsorships, you can make a positive impact on communities worldwide. We’ve donated over $6.1 million to date.
• 6 paid sick and mental health days, an Employee Assistance Program, and additional mental health benefits, because we take a holistic approach to your well-being.
• We match up to 3.5% of your 401k contributions, ensuring your retirement savings grow alongside your career.
• Invest in your future with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, where company contributions fund your retirement plan with company stock.
• Tuition reimbursement program, which reimburses eligible tuition expenses up to specified amounts, empowering you to invest in your ongoing growth and development.
• Company events, like our team picnics and ice cream socials, designed to cultivate connections and enhance work-life balance.
  
  

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