Manager of Supply Chain and Integrated Business Planning

SUMMARY: We are seeking a strategic and results-oriented Manager of Supply Chain and Integrated Business Planning to lead our supply chain operations and enhance our integrated business planning processes. This role is vital in ensuring that our operations are efficient and that our products are delivered on time to meet the needs of our customers.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive supply chain strategy that aligns with the mission and business goals of BJU Press.
• Integrated Planning: Lead the integrated business planning process, ensuring seamless alignment between demand forecasting, inventory management, and financial planning.
• Supply Chain Optimization: Identify and implement process improvements and cost-saving measures within the supply chain, utilizing data analytics and industry best practices.
• Inventory Management: Oversee inventory management to optimize stock levels, reduce excess inventory, and enhance turnover rates while ensuring product availability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with departments such as sales, marketing, and finance to ensure alignment on product launches, promotions, and overall business strategy.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and logistics partners to ensure timely and cost-effective material delivery.
• Team Development: Lead, mentor, and develop the supply chain team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Performance Metrics: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate supply chain performance and drive accountability.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks within the supply chain and develop contingency plans to mitigate disruptions.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain management and integrated business planning, with 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful supply chain strategies.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in supply chain software and tools; experience with ERP systems is a plus.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.

An applicant for a position in the Bob Jones University group — Bob Jones University, Bob Jones Academy or BJU Press — must be a born-again Christian who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Each applicant must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission (see https://www.bju.edu/about/creed-mission.php) and core biblical doctrines regarding areas such as the Bible, the triune God, man and salvation, etc.  Employees are expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support the group’s positions on issues such as beverage alcohol and addictive substances, creation, marriage and human sexuality and the sanctity of life, etc., (https://www.bju.edu/about/positions.php). Employees are to be active members of a local Bible-believing church which holds orthodox theology.  Whether in the classroom, online, through student activities, or through the preparation of educational materials for Christian schools and homeschool families, applicants must be committed to providing students an excellent, worldclass education from a biblical worldview that prepares them for a lifetime of service for Jesus Christ.