August 2011

Job Title: Sr. Director of Global Supply Planning

Ref No: 464

Location: Parsippany, NJ

If you prefer working with established supply chain processes that just need to be maintained, then there’s no need to read further because this role isn’t for you.

We are currently working with a financially healthy organization that is going through a substantial supply chain transformation.  Living their values of accountability, collaboration, commitment, innovation, and leadership is paying off.  How many companies can say:

• We introduced almost 10 times the amount of products last year as our competition
• We grew almost 10% in 2009 and 25% in 2010 to $3.5B

With products made in the USA, Europe and Asia - and their aggressive push to sell into emerging markets like China and Brazil - the future growth projections for this organization continue in the positive direction! 

To help ensure on-going success, we are looking for a Sr. Director of Global Supply Planning who is looking to get in on the ground floor of a significant supply chain transformation.

Position Description:

• Sr. Director of Global Supply Planning reporting to the VP of Supply Chain;
• Directly responsible to design and implement an integrated product supply strategy for a global manufacturing network;
• Manage of team of 6-7 that is responsible to develop a feasible rough cut capacity plan and set distribution / inventory goals for finished goods – both domestically and in up to 20 global locations;
• Responsible for associated process development, standardization and continuous improvement in areas like Supply Chain Optimization, Produce to Demand, and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP);
• Protect the financial performance of the strategic business unit by identifying potential supply chain issues.

Background Required:

• A strong, global business acumen with the ability to establish trust / relationships quickly;
• Highly energetic individual with 12-15 years supply chain planning (including supply planning, production planning, capacity planning, etc.) experience;
• Pharmaceutical experience is a must;
• Effective use of advanced planning applications like Manugistics, JDA, SAP APO, Demantra, i2, etc.;
• Bachelor’s Degree is required, no exceptions;
• Proven track record of success facilitating change management and driving continuous improvement.

Compensation Plan:

• $180 – 210K + 35% bonus + LTI;
• Full benefit package including medical, dental, disability and retirement;
• Relocation available.

For consideration, please apply here.

May 2011

Job Description Title: Regional Planner

Roles:

• Maintain the forecasting and planning program current for the region of responsibility
• Recommend cost reduction activities
• Manage regional inventory position according to guidelines resulting from the S&OP process
• Manage the relationship with regional manufacturing
• Manage purchases from strategic suppliers to meet inventory plans
• Provide overview to port coordination team with respect to shipping schedules from the buffer
• Work with other regional planners to define best practices for inventory management

Responsibilities:

• Develop skills in the planning and forecast tool and maintain the program to meet regional inventory plans
• Analyze data and make recommendations on whether to increase/decrease inventory targets; establish ideal safety stock targets.
• Manage SMOS levels below corporate target.
• Use Six Sigma or other quality techniques to determine root causes to issues and recommended corrective actions using the Fill Rate report as one source of information
• Make recommendations to the Global Network Planning Manager for continuous improvement of the inventory management process
• Maintain Key Performance Indicators for inventory management
• Partner very closely with Marketing in the forecasting and coordination of both legacy products and new product launches.  Work with Global Network Planning Manager to manage inventory deployment for product introductions, withdraws and major shifts in demand.
• Develop step by step procedures to bring the planning process in line with current demand
• Perform monthly regional inventory review identifying areas for improvement and using the system to make adjustments
• Refine the warehouse re-supply process through product category identification and flow charts for process mapping
• Manage slow moving inventory working with manager to execute plans for improvement
• Place purchase orders with strategic suppliers for regional targets and global requirements
• Create material transfer requests, as required.
• Communicate with regional manufacturing facility to understand capabilities and limitations and to develop order plans
• Understand and be able to operate the Warehouse Management Program for use when required
• Communicate product issues to manager
• Perform other duties as assigned

Metrics

• Region Fill Rate
• Regional Inventory DOH and dollars
• Number and cost of transfers
• Processes supported
• Complaints

Skills required

• Must be innovative, detail-oriented, experienced in highly visible/controversial projects
• Capable of managing multiple, high-priority assignments
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop good working relationships at various levels and to resolve complaints
• Strong analytical skills to interpret research data for reports and apply mathematic techniques in practical situations
• Maintain data integrity
• Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously
• Ability to manage projects effectively and meet firm deadlines

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Business, Logistics, or related field
• 5-8 years’ experience in the planning profession
• Demonstrated experience in working in a fast paced, changing environment
• Experience with SAP, Manugistics, MS Office…JD Edwards a plus

Applicants may send credentials to Matthew Ferris (MFerris@drew-marine.com)