Director of Production Control & Inventory Management

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Develop and implement inventory strategies to include inventory analysis, physical inventory planning and roadmap, and auditing the accurate count of inventory.

· Lead the KPI Management of inventory and ensure accuracy of inventory taking.

· Create the relevant systems and processes for key work areas in inventory analysis, inventory improvement, inventory audit, and indirect inventory specialization roles/outcomes

· Report enterprise financial inventory metrics and design mid-stream flares for control.

· Enhance discrepancy reports and (unilateral) continuous improvement environment across all production ecosystems

· Manage a daily/weekly cycle count system and review. Work with the Engineering, Finance, Accounting, and Production teams on automation and digital transformation opportunities for inventory

· Execute a vision for best-in-class inventory movement and control for expanding facilities

· Establish and implement plans for material presentation, delivery and management of material from receipts to shipments.

· Work cross functionally with Purchasing team and Suppliers to implement Kanbans and lean methods to manage material from supplier site to assembly.

· Establish and implement plans for storage of material within each site utilizing lean principles.

· Establish and implement methods and best practices related to the systems and process that support inventory forecasting, purchasing, and material control.

· Achieve monthly and quarterly inventory accuracy targets and design improvement opportunities

· Responsible for the coordination of production capacity and scheduling activities.

· Establish and implement methods and best practices related to the systems and process that support machine forecasting, inventory forecasting, purchasing, material control, and scheduling.

· Understands organization's key performance indicators and contributes to achieve these goals both individually and as a team.

· Manage and flex material demand and flow through Kanban and MRP allowing for fluctuation in forecast and managing the growth of the business while ensuring the timely availability of components.

· Identifies bottlenecks and adjust material and manufacturing plans to eliminate delays in production.

· Strategic development of programs and projects, which involves determining targets, deliverables, and timelines, developing a plan, and managing to the plan, coordinating and leading meetings, preparing next steps and status reports; working with team members to resolve issues

· Lead and manage multiple, complex work streams within and/or across program(s) and collaborate with various departments in a non-repetitive role

· Provide support to execute the strategy of continuous improvements key customer and financial metrics by managing key programs and projects, communicating progress, escalating challenges, and clear and timely communication to stakeholders

Above is a list of the most important responsibilities and functions, which are essential to the position. Employees must be able to perform these essential functions satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Accommodations will be evaluated and provided to eligible employees on a case by case basis, depending on the employee's medical restrictions, work availability, the nature of the position, the position's essential functions and other relevant factors.

Qualifications

· Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, or similar discipline. Preferred: Master’s Degree in aligned area.

· Licenses/Certifications:

o APICS CPIM, APICS CSCP, MIT CTL, or equivalent. Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Green or Black Belt

· Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

o Minimum of 10 years of senior level experience in large scale manufacturing operations within the supply chain inventory field

o Experience at improving material movement throughout a facility from beginning to end

o Demonstrated qualification in inventory control or inventory management systems or equivalent

o Success building high-performing teams and leading diverse groups through demanding schedules

o Experience with creating and implementing a best in class inventory management system.

o Strong financial business acumen

o Experience with technology systems that can track and analyze inventory

· Core Competencies:

o Cross functional leadership and conflict resolution skills that include building solid relationships cross functionally, with a proven track record of positively improving a business or function collaborating, influencing, and extensively coordinating with internal and external partners, including senior leaders

o Extensive experience in program management skills, and process improvement in a high-volume manufacturing environment with proven ability to manage multiple demands successfully and within a matrixed organization

o Ability to lead multiple initiatives and manage through change

o Ability to trave to Stoughton sites as needed.

o Strong process orientation and analytical/problem solving skills

o Excellent strategic thinking, communication, facilitation, and presentation skills

o Team player, comfortable to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, within a cross-border remote team environment

o Resilient, self-motived, and able to work well under pressure

o Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English

o Travel estimate is 10-15%.