Director of Supply Chain

Director of Supply Chain

The Director of Supply Chain heads the Supply Chain department and is responsible for the strategic and tactical execution of all Supply Chain activities.  Supply Chain includes Purchasing, Receiving, Warehouse, Shipping, Logistics, Inventory Control, and Scheduling.  The Director is responsible for development of KPIs that drive performance and evaluation based on those metrics.  The position ensures the alignment of department execution that support the company goals and strategic initiatives.

As head of the department, the position sets the standard for their team to create a culture of safety and quality.  The position creates or approves processes that improve consistency and drive training and development of the team.  The Director develops and manages the budget for their teams and provides the framework for ensuring a robust supply chain.

• Ensure a robust supply chain that can support the needs of the manufacturing plant and customers.
• Support safety initiatives, drive OSHA compliance and train on preventive actions.
• Create and establish budgets that drive effective and efficient spending.
• Build a robust culture of compliance and quality including Supplier Audits, data logging, validation, internal audits, and process improvement.
• Work effectively across the organization to ensure successful execution of Supply Chain functions.

• Warehouse – Capacity management, evaluate manning and inventory levels, minimize process flow bottlenecks, and support the needs of Operations.
• Logistics – Ensure the arrival and delivery of products in a cost-efficient manner. 
• Purchasing – Drive cost efficiency, supplier continuity, and risk mitigation.
• Inventory Control – Ensure accuracy of inventory levels and cost evaluation.  Minimize expired and obsolete component through active management.
• Scheduling – Align production capacity, customer requirements, and inventory availability. 

• Risk assessment and risk-based decision making. 
• BMSC is a contract manufacturer that supports a variety of different production capabilities including Emulsions and Color Cosmetic filling.  Managing this complexity is critical to the success of the business and of the role.
• Support Notice of Event (NOE) investigations and CAPAs for Quality issues that arise.
• Establish, report, and present Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). 
• Ensure all Supply Chain areas are always clean and organized, and all areas are cGMP compliant.

Qualifications

• Subject Matter Expert in Supply Chain, including MRP, MPS, and Demand Planning.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems.
• Understanding of Supply Contracts.
• Understanding of Financial Metrics such as EBITDA, ROI, ROA, and Inventory Turn.
• Strong analytical skills including thorough risk assessments.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to develop and successfully execute strategic initiatives.
• Ability to combine expertise in material flow management.

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 10 years of related experience in Supply Chain or CPG Contract Manufacturing.
• Proven ability to build and manage high performing teams.
• Experience managing teams larger than 30 people.
• Experience in developing and managing budgets that drive positive results.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for at least 50% of the workday.
• Must be able to climb stairs, stand for periods of time, and have the ability to bend, squat, kneel, turn, and stoop.
• Requires some walking, as well as sitting for periods of time.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work and function safely in a Warehouse or Manufacturing environment.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration if working in the production areas of the building.