What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Optimization Lead position at Nord Gear Corporation?
Project Planning, Management and Execution
- Lead the planning, project management, testing and implementation of optimized solutions
- Be a champion for change in the organization
- Implement standard and consistent processes across all Plants and in alignment with global guidelines
- Develop RFP, obtain and review proposals/quotes and prepare project budgets
Continuous Process Improvement
Lead the Analysis, Design and Implementation of Solutions to Optimize:
- Plant layouts and materials/inventory flow
- Receiving
- Warehousing and Logistics
- Inventory storage and control
- Picking/Packing/Shipping & Transportation
- Distribution and global Supply Chain network
- SAP Warehouse Management
- Systems/equipment/automation
Performance Monitoring
· Create internal analysis tools
· Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPI) using SAP reporting
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Lead and develop a team of direct reports (Specialists, Coordinators, etc.), including all performance management, performance reviews and goal setting
- Collaborate with Parent Company in Germany and act as a counterpart to the Global Supply Chain and Logistics teams in Germany
- Support Management in operational, conceptional, strategic planning and presentation of concepts and solutions
- Work cross-functionally with the Supply Chain department, Global Logistics Management team in Germany, Production Managers and Supervisors, ERP/WMS and IT teams, Industrial Engineering, and Facilities/Maintenance