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- Create and strategically adjust departments’ activities, policies and practices to meet and/or exceed key performance metrics and customer satisfaction goals
- Analyze anticipated growth against capacities to maintain and ensure proper storage, receiving, and shipping capabilities for present and future business
- Ensure contingency policies, systems and practices are in place to prevent and eliminate business disruption
- Champion efficiency ideas, cost reduction measures and assist with implementation of changes within areas of responsibility
- Develop and administer programs to determine the most advantageous and economical methods of shipment for company products
- Manage carrier relationships and contract negotiation and monitor volume commitment per contract
- Responsible for the integrity of the company’s inventory
- Implement cost reduction strategies in all aspects of the organizations' supply chain transactions and activities
- Promote “ownership culture” among staff to strive for an efficient and effective operation
- Keeps employees informed as to company/department plans and progress
- Maintain compliance for all regulatory requirements across the supply chain
- Optimize inventory levels and drive the investment and implementation of new systems across all aspects of the supply chain to ensure maximum efficiency
- Lead, coach and develop supply chain teams and drive personal development
Job Requirements
BSc. in Supply Chain Management or equivalent degree.
- 6-8 years of experience in Supply Chain operations.
- Ability to create process and quality improvements while increasing operational efficiency in a rapid growth organization.
- Experience with consumer products and managing hundreds of SKUs through the product lifecycle.
- Deep understanding and experience managing a supply chain.
- Hands-on leadership style who wants to make a big difference at a fast-growing company
- Demonstrated experience in a start-up environment and a track record of scaling company operations to achieve operating goals
- Outstanding leadership traits to include superior written, communication, problem-solving, presentation and influencing skills
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Must have great interpersonal skills and have an entrepreneurial spirit
- Ability to operate strategically, while understanding the tactical implications of decisions.
- Superior negotiation and analytical skills, and financial acumen
- Ability to lead and develop associates at various levels
- Takes initiative and works well independently
- Contribute and support the overall goals of the company
- The capability of prioritizing and handling multiple projects simultaneously, under tight time constraints.
- Experience with performance metrics and process improvement
- Experience with budgeting and cost control principles
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers and management