What are the responsibilities and job description for the SUPPLY CHAIN DIRECTOR position at AAK?
Supply Chain Director
Our story goes back more than 150 years, to the chilly southern coast of Scandinavia. From our early success in Sweden and Denmark, we've grown into the world's leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4,000 people all across the globe.
We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra-creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it's not just food - we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.
Everything we do is about Making Better Happen™.
AAK Edison
Edison, NJ
About the role
The Supply ChainDirector leads the integrated AAK US Supply Chain team and manage thecoordination across functions and sites to deliver the highest level of serviceto AAK USA customers, in the most efficient way, at the optimal cost. The Supply Chain Team includes S&OP,Demand Planning, Capacity Planning, Transportation, Customer Service Toll Manufacturingand Purchasing functions across the AAK USA Food Ingredient network of sites.
- Work closely with the site Production scheduling teams to optimize the production network, ensure capacity is sufficient to meet demand, and best serve our customers.
- Collaborate with the Sourcing & Trading team to generate raw material requirements from the demand plan and ensure the sourcing plan supports production.
- Team with purchasing to ensure ingredient purchasing strategies for replenishment efficiently meet the demand plan and complement site restrictions for storage and shelf life, negotiate transportation contracts, and establish agreements for other logistics services.
- Establish efficient procedures with the Contract team for converting sales contracts into orders for fulfillment.
- Develop and maintain tools to model production capacity measured against the demand plan.
- Qualify toll manufacturing partners to add capacity or enhance service for customers.
- Work closely with IT to scope and execute projects to improve efficiency, accuracy, and collaboration.
- Maintain relationships with vendors critical to supporting AAK business and create contingency plans for back-up vendors.
- Make decisions regarding the movement, storage and processing of inventory with focus on the most efficient levels for plants, warehouses and toll manufacturers.
- Be a role model and demonstrate the company's core values.
- Create new processes, as well as leverage existing best practices.
- Represent the US in global Supply Chain initiatives.
Responsibilities
About you
Qualificationsinclude :
Good analytical, statistical, communication, presentation and system skills with thorough attention to detail.
BA / BS degree in supply chain, logistics, engineering, finance, business or other related fields
Candidates with MBA preferred.
8 years of managerial experience.
Strong knowledge of all Microsoft applications.
Must be a team builder who is adept at working efficiently and effectively with multiple departments and all levels within the organization.
Experience with analytical / business intelligence tools.
Able to travel up to 30% of the time to visit production sites, vendors, tolling partners, and industry events.
In return AAK offer
About AAK
Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen™. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK's offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malm, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen™ for more than 150 years.
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