What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Strategy Leader position at Asahi Kasei America Inc?
The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow. Our business sectors, Material, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment.
We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening at Asahi Kasei Plastics North America where our products are used in a wide array of molding applications including automotive, consumer, electronics, furniture, and industrial parts and they provide excellent solutions for pressure vessels.
Company :
Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc.
Job Description :
One worker is being sought for the position of Supply Chain Strategy Leader to perform the following duties :
Lead several key Supply Chain (logistics, purchasing, warehousing, supply chain projects, etc.) initiatives and activities including developing and driving strategies to ensure the best total cost model for APNA Supply Chain. Will lead and execute strategies for logistics and material flow and will also lead operational supply chain activities such as negotiating freight rates, inventory support, identifying new warehouses / transloading locations, etc. to support production sites, shipping locations and customers. Lead supply chain efficiency and supply chain synergy projects.
1. Supply Chain Projects
- Develop projects related to improving the supply chain functions (logistics, warehousing, planning, etc.) and operations for centralizing freight across multiple AK divisions (15%)
- Lead supply chain efficiency gain projects (software solutions for truckload bid, etc.) (10%)
- Regularly evaluate Supply Chain Systems to ensure maximum operational efficiencies and recommending changes as needed (TMS, transportation tracking, etc.) (20%)
- Lead cross functional projects to improve customer service quality (EDI implementation, etc.). (5%)
2. Logistics, Warehousing, and Inventory
3. Supply Chain Software Systems
This worker will not directly supervise other workers.
Position requires Master's degree in Supply Chain or Engineering, four (4) years' experience with Supply Chain Management, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification and the following skills / tools :
Travel to customer locations in the United States 15% of time required.
Applicants must send resumes and salary requirements and / or inquiries for further details to Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc., 900 E. Van Riper Road, Fowlerville, MI 48836 or APNA-HR@akplastics.com. No calls.
The worksite for this position is Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc., 900 E. Van Riper Road, Fowlerville, MI 48836.
As an equal opportunity employer, Asahi Kasei believes a diverse workforce will provide us with the ability to continuously support the changes in the economy, society, and environment.
