Logistics/Supply Chain Manager

Job Description

The primary objective of the Logistics & Supply Chain Manager is to lead materials management, planning, and logistics functions to ensure customer requirements are consistently met. This role is accountable for overseeing the end-to-end supply chain process, including the flow of materials from suppliers through to final delivery of products to customers.

• Procurement of goods and services supporting business operations
• Inventory and production planning
• Production control to achieve targeted quality, waste reduction, and optimal inventory levels
• Management of the storage, movement, and control of raw materials, finished goods, tools, and packaging materials
• Transportation of products from origin to destination
• Import/export and customs management

Key Responsibilities

Oversee Logistics & Supply Chain department and employees (~20 FTE utilizing supporting contingent workers); Supervise purchase of production and/or non-production materials and coordinate suppliers to meet Company’s goals of quality, delivery, and cost; Work with procurement on applicable supply & service contracts; Set up raw material and product specifications in SAP as needed with collaboration from Quality Assurance, Operations, and Customer Service; Planning/Scheduling suppliers/sub-contractors to maintain uninterrupted flow of materials including raw materials, components, sub-components and services from internal, local and overseas suppliers; Identifying, notifying and managing potential shortages by planning and expediting internally and externally; Liaising with freight forwarders for all coming materials from oversea suppliers and maintaining in-Transit Report for accurate online information for Customer Service; Oversee local production scheduling, end of month processing, and inventory/production reporting in collaboration with Operations and Planners; Managing inventory levels to optimum levels to achieve balance between customer service and working capital (over stock v/s stock outs); Assume lead role for inventory management data in SOX audits; Schedule packaging and shipping activities to ensure on-time shipment and delivery; Partner with delivery services to optimize product warehouse use; Responsible for Logistics & supply chain services for toller and warehousing activity associated with site Partner with Quality Manager and ISO lead to ensure we consistently meet customer needs; Create and optimize relevant budgets; Review and approve purchase requisitions; Support management team with all required reporting of data analysis.

Skills & Qualifications

• Broad supply chain/distribution/manufacturing knowledge
• Excellent verbal & written communications
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of SAP or other ERP system
• Proficient user of MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Educational & / Or Training Qualifications, Certificates & Licenses

• Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in Business or a related discipline and 5-10 years of supply chain experience; or more than 10 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 3-year supervisory or leadership role

Benefits Of Joining Ketjen

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally