What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Manager-Lawrenceville, GA position at KIK Consumer Products?
We Create Products and Brands That People Trust to Clean, Sanitize, and Protect Their Homes and Pools
When you join KIK Consumer Products, you’re joining a team that cares about the work we do and also about each other. We bring exceptional brands and products to consumers that help them protect the health and wellness of their families and the cleanliness of their homes and pools. We are committed to building a culture of performance driven by accountability, collaboration, and agility that enables timely fact-based decision-making and exceptional execution with unwavering ethics. As one of North America’s largest independent manufacturers of consumer products, KIK helps a large portfolio of brands and retailers bring their products to life.
Your Role at KIK
As a Supply Chain Manager, you will oversee and coordinate supply chain operations for assigned plant locations, with a focus on volume planning, inventory management, and forecasting. Key responsibilities include leading the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process, managing inventory levels in collaboration with Operations and Finance, and driving process improvements and cost savings. The role also requires project management for initiatives like new product introductions, as well as developing and monitoring key metrics related to forecast accuracy and on-time delivery. This role will be based in Lawrenceville, GA.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Coordinate the annual volume planning process for assigned plant locations.
- Oversee daily management meetings with planners, coordinate action items with plants and co-manufacturers.
- Head the Plant SIOP process; including setting the meeting agendas and cadence, preparing reports, assigning tasks, and closing issues
- Coordinate with Operations and Finance staff to manage and maintain optimized inventory levels. Incorporate robust data to drive volume planning and management of excess and obsolete inventory
- Work closely with Supply Chain and Operations leadership to ensure alignment on forecast updates and potential operational impacts.
- Develop and manage metrics supporting forecast accuracy, on time delivery, fill rate, identify opportunities for improvement, and recommend action plans.
- Establish and maintain daily communication methods with Marketing/Sales and Operations to develop new production forecasts.
- Lead process improvement and cost savings initiatives to drive efficiency and bottom-line impact
- Project management for supply chain initiatives (new SKU introductions, rationalization, etc.)
- Develop and measure appropriate metrics for on-time delivery and fill rate.
- Perform MRP parameter settings to optimize planning; including safety stock levels, MOQs, capacities, time fences, and other options.
- Lead, support, and develop a team of supply chain planners
The above statement describes the general nature and level off work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
What You’ll Bring
- B.S degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or related field. MBA/advanced degree a plus.
- Active supply chain certification, such as CPIM, CSCP, or CPSM, is a plus
- 5 years forecasting and/or supply chain operations experience in a manufacturing environment. CPG or FMCG manufacturing a plus.
- Strong analytical skills and statistical knowledge.
- Demonstrated communication, collaboration and leadership skills. Proven ability to work and influence at multiple levels of the organization.
- Track record of building high-performing teams
- Experience in and/or exposure to SIOP processes and procedures, customer planning and/or supply planning.
- Self-motivated with a proven ability to drive results across an organization through a diverse set of stakeholders
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively within and across functions to achieve ambitious goals
- Demonstrated experience in an ERP system – SAP ECC strongly preferred.
- Proficient user of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required.
- Advanced user of Power BI, Qlik, or data analytic tools is a plus.
What You Will Get
KIK offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. You can plan for your future with KIK's retirement savings options including employer match. KIK also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and growth.
About KIK
We create the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes, pools, and cars. We are one of North America’s largest independent consumer product manufacturers with 16 North American manufacturing facilities. We also operate globally in Canada, Europe, and Australia. We are known for our portfolio of notable brands including Spic and Span® and Comet® cleaning products, Clorox® Pool&Spa™ (under license), BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry® pool chemicals. We are also the #1 producer in North America of store-brand (“private label”) bleach and a leading private-label provider of laundry detergent and additives, dishwashing products, general-purpose cleaning, and other home care products.
Our global team of over 2,300 employees drives our capabilities in product development, product formulation, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, packaging design, brand marketing, project management, quality assurance, compliance, distribution, and logistics.
Our organization is constantly evolving and is driven by a set of “One KIK” values – a dedication to following through on commitments in a customer-focused, profit-motivated way; while never compromising on safety, ethics, or integrity.
KIK is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. KIK does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status in uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.
KIK is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the job, please contact Human Resources immediately.
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