Supply Chain Planning & Distribution Manager

Summary

This position is responsible for the materials management function relating to the planning, procurement, control, and distribution of materials and products to meet company objectives and customer requirements. The role involves directing and administering in the following areas: scheduling, purchasing, inventory control, shipping/receiving, and warehousing. This role is remote-based in El Paso, Texas.

• Primary person to report out on key supply chain related plant KPIs and actions to support the Manufacturing Operating System (MOS)
• Responsible for implementing, managing, and improving all processes related to the materials department including procurement, scheduling, inventory management, receiving, shipping, production scheduling, and customer VMI forecasting
• Responsible for setting operations performance expectations and capacity review metrics in conjunction with the manufacturing team to improve service levels. Implements production scheduling processes and drives adherence to plan.
• Responsible for proper production control planning and scheduling programs to meet sales forecasts and to balance the level of manpower and machine requirements. Makes certain that deviations from the production schedule are investigated and properly followed up.
• Implements and improves planning parameters to drive material flow and run efficient work order sizes.
• Coordinates with Operations, Customer Service, Sourcing, and Quality teams to ensure efficiency of the supply chain to achieve delivery and quality metrics.
• Responsible for managing purchasing functions, direct and indirect materials.
• Responsible for managing purchase order accuracy.
• Oversees the purchasing and/or contracting for materials, supplies, and services for the operation of the plant.
• Investigates and solves problems resulting from any material supply disruptions.
• Analyzes large ERP datasets (e.g., LN, data warehouse, manufacturing systems).
• Creates scenario-based modeling tools for SIOP decision-making.
• Designs automated dashboards and reporting tools.
• Develops, maintains, and analyzes metrics to drive process and cost improvements.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study (or equivalent work experience)
• 3 years of equivalent experience preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is strongly preferred
• Ability to travel up to 25%; locations include Mexico, China, US, and EMEA
• Experience supporting a manufacturing plant/site is strongly preferred
• Experience managing a team is a plus
• Strong knowledge of scheduling, planning, and logistics
• Strong knowledge of lean, JIT, or other related manufacturing methodologies
• Ability to lead, motivate, select, train, and instruct personnel. Good interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal)
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Must be a creative thinker
• Excellent collaboration skills
• Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail oriented and able to set priorities
• Strong SQL and database management skills
• Experience with Power BI, or similar visualization tools
• Strives for continuous process improvement and optimal service to customers

Salary range: $69,000 to $87,000 annually

• PTO & 8 Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Life and Disability.
• 401(k) and Match.
• Wellness Program including EAP.
• Pay for Performance philosophy.