What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Manager position at Novelis?
Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis has approximately 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Position Overview
The Bay Minette Novelis team is seeking a Supply Chain Manager which will l ead and direct the design and implementation of the Supply Chain processes for a successful launch and operation of the major expansion project at Bay Minette with an initial focus on designing and defining the optimal product flow within Bay Minette , developing and documenting the supply chain processes and the respective IT systems as well as the creation of primarily rail-based transportation network. T he role owner will be responsible for capacity , material requirement and inventory plan ning during the ramp up, commissioning and qualification phase . They will also lead the hiring of the Supply Chain team at the facility. During this phase, the role owner will be reporting to the VP Supply Chain NNA with a dotted line to the Sr Manager SC Operations LOG-BM Network , and also be a part of the plant leadership team . As the plant transitions to full operations , the role owner will then be the Supply Chain Manager for the plan t, responsible for all Supply Chain activities at the plant. They will then report to the S enior Manager, SC Operations Log-Bay Minette Network but continue to be a member of the plant management team with a dotted line to the plant manager.
Responsibilities
In this role, the owner is responsible for defining the Supply Chain architecture. This includes in particular :
Novelis' benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, driven by the marketplace, and affordable. In addition to core benefits, we provide these unique to the industry benefits:
Location Profile
Novelis' newly announced Bay Minette facility will be located 35 miles northeast of Mobile AL and 45 miles west of Pensacola FL and is expected to create approximately 1000 high-paying advanced careers in modern manufacturing. This highly advanced rolling and recycling facility will be the first of its kind. It will primarily serve our customers in the beverage can and automotive markets. Novelis is committed to the community and will actively build partnerships in Baldwin County focused on recycling STEM education and workforce development. At Novelis we believe our culture of collaboration is our competitive advantage and we would love for you to consider building a career with us.
Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoffs recalls transfers leaves of absence compensation and training are without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial or local laws.
Disclaimer
We encourage all potential candidates to follow the protocols below and to be diligent when sharing any personal information:
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Position Overview
The Bay Minette Novelis team is seeking a Supply Chain Manager which will l ead and direct the design and implementation of the Supply Chain processes for a successful launch and operation of the major expansion project at Bay Minette with an initial focus on designing and defining the optimal product flow within Bay Minette , developing and documenting the supply chain processes and the respective IT systems as well as the creation of primarily rail-based transportation network. T he role owner will be responsible for capacity , material requirement and inventory plan ning during the ramp up, commissioning and qualification phase . They will also lead the hiring of the Supply Chain team at the facility. During this phase, the role owner will be reporting to the VP Supply Chain NNA with a dotted line to the Sr Manager SC Operations LOG-BM Network , and also be a part of the plant leadership team . As the plant transitions to full operations , the role owner will then be the Supply Chain Manager for the plan t, responsible for all Supply Chain activities at the plant. They will then report to the S enior Manager, SC Operations Log-Bay Minette Network but continue to be a member of the plant management team with a dotted line to the plant manager.
Responsibilities
In this role, the owner is responsible for defining the Supply Chain architecture. This includes in particular :
- Owning the work on modelling efficient product flow through the new facilit y considering region al requirements .
- Providing direction to and aligning with the project stakeholders (Operations, Recycling, Procurement, Finance, and senior management) on product mix in the casting centers and rolling operations of Bay Minette .
- Leading the implementation of the transportation network for the plant with strong emphasis on sustainability and cost optimization .
- Establishing the relationships with logistics providers in rail, truck, and intermodal.
- Developing the process es for all inbound and outbound transportation requirements using rail and truck.
- Collaborating closely with the wider project team ensuring clarity and accuracy of optimal sales, production, input, and inventory plans .
- Defining and documenting the supply chain processes, leveraging advanced technologies at shop floor and manufacturing systems, and best practices from other plants.
- Leading the design and implementation of supply chain IT applications, namely SAP, Quintiq Schedulers, transportation management systems (Blue Yonder, FourKites ) and Yard Management Systems.
- Representing Supply Chain in all project related matters, leading change on the operational side of the business and ensuring on time and in budget delivery of the project.
- Collaborating cross-departmentally for machine center commissioning, ensuring inventory availability and trial documentation/governance.
- Lead the S&OP process / capacity assumptions for near-term-planning and strategic planning.
- Always puts safety first! Demonstrated promotion of highest safety standards in supply chain and beyond.
- Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering , Supply Chain, or similar subject area with exposure to supply chain management through experience and/or course work.
- Master's degree in relevant field preferred.
- Excellent analytical skills , able to transform data into business impact and decision.
- 10 years related experience in multinational manufacturing company, similar industry is preferred.
- Solid experience in building and leading successful teams through empowerment, accountability, and ownership, within direct reporting lines and in a matrix structure.
- Desire to take initiative and lead change in the organization through follow-up, understanding their needs and fostering a collaborative relationship.
- Excellent understanding of the complexity of an inter-connected manufacturing network, its constraints and business environment.
- Must be flexible and able to operate in a fast-paced environment.
- Solid understanding of planning optimization models and tools required , preferably Quintiq and SAP tools .
- Excellent communication (oral and written) skills; ability to connect with all levels in the organization.
- Proven conflict management skills and ability to build and maintain a culture of accountability, leveraging diversity and inclusion as part of the tool set.
Novelis' benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, driven by the marketplace, and affordable. In addition to core benefits, we provide these unique to the industry benefits:
- Family Growth Programs: Paid parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, Fertility Treatment, Childcare Discount and Nursing Mom Support
- Employee Assistance Programs: free resources available 24/7 to you and your family in the areas of mental health, family life, and career and financial guidance
- Wellness Programs: incentives for wellness activities, wellness spending account, programs for building healthy habits, virtual physical therapy for joint, back, and pelvic health, health management programs and more.
- Diabetes Management Program
- Pet insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- PerkSpot Discount Program
- Tuition assistance and career development programs
Location Profile
Novelis' newly announced Bay Minette facility will be located 35 miles northeast of Mobile AL and 45 miles west of Pensacola FL and is expected to create approximately 1000 high-paying advanced careers in modern manufacturing. This highly advanced rolling and recycling facility will be the first of its kind. It will primarily serve our customers in the beverage can and automotive markets. Novelis is committed to the community and will actively build partnerships in Baldwin County focused on recycling STEM education and workforce development. At Novelis we believe our culture of collaboration is our competitive advantage and we would love for you to consider building a career with us.
Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoffs recalls transfers leaves of absence compensation and training are without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial or local laws.
Disclaimer
We encourage all potential candidates to follow the protocols below and to be diligent when sharing any personal information:
- Check the job posting is live and valid via our careers page: Careers - Novelis
- Verify any communication with us by contacting our talent team at Careers - Novelis
