Supply Chain Project

Job Description

Job Description

Provides end to end supply chain expertise and leadership within a Strategic Business Unit (SBU) to help plan and execute comprehensive product change initiatives. Strong linkages between the Supply Chain Organization (SC) and multiple cross-functional partners to ensure that the implementation of change efforts supports both the SBU and SC functional strategies.

• Provides functional expertise and broad business input within brand/category business teams
• Acts of the primary voice of all SC functions within the project team. Facilitates communication and coordination of SC functional activities outside of team meetings.
• Develops and recommends an end-to-end supply chain execution strategy that delivers against short- and long-term requirements of approved project objectives (i.e. start of ship, volume, Total Delivered Cost, supply risk, etc.).
• Is accountable for the successful activation of projects through start of ship and technical transfer.
• Provides leadership to ensure alignment between SBU and SC functional objectives.
• Facilitates functional project reviews and communication plans to impacted supply chain sites and the greater Supply Chain organization.
• Manages Supply Chain implementation of product change concepts
• Provides Supply Chain linkage and leadership on product changes to ensure appropriate speed to market.
• Supports the Supply Chain feasibility process for chartered work.
• Ensures best in class supply execution, start of production/start of ship for new projects / promotions.
• Acts as project manager for some projects, as assigned and depending on size & scope.
• Identifies / recommends cost savings opportunities for assigned products/SBU.
• Collaborates with business team members to develop personal capability beyond functional SC expert into business partner within the team.
• Builds partnerships across SC sub-functions to deliver break through results.
• Works with Supply Chain Integration resources to synchronize project status and priorities across constrained resources.
• Designs and executes best practice business processes to ensure effective and efficient use of Supply Chain Solutions resources.
• Acts as a role model to ensure effective team dynamics in order to deliver business priorities and determine /engage required resources.

Minimum:

• Strong Supply Chain and project leadership skills and ability to effectively influence

• Strong communication, written and verbal skills

• Analytical and decision-making

• Planning and organization

• Adaptability/Flexibility

• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain

• Teamwork skills

Desirable:

• Broad understanding of end-to-end supply chain

Education:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
  B.S. degree in Engineering or related technical degree
  Business MBA (preferred)