Senior Manager, Supply Chain – Phillips (Omaha)

This leadership position in Phillips Manufacturing’s Logistics department is responsible for directing all aspects of Production Planning & Scheduling, Raw Material Replenishment, Finished Goods Stocking Levels, and Interplant Transfer Supply Planning for Phillips’ network of 10 manufacturing/distribution locations. This position leads integration of daily logistics activities into a cohesive workflow, intended to support efficient plant operations, lowest cost distribution, and optimal service to customers.

Responsibilities

• Effectively lead & develop a team of production planners, logistics coordinators, and inventory control associates responsible for Production Planning, Freight Carrier Coordination, and Inventory Management.
• Establish and maintain stocking levels for all SKUs at each location, regularly reviewing and updating them as business conditions change.
• Provide oversight regarding the negotiation of transportation rates and/or services.
• Provide oversight regarding inventory count accuracy and aged inventory reviews.
• Lead continuous improvement and standardization of production & supply planning processes across the plant network and collaborate with the plants, sales, & purchasing to optimize and balance cost performance with product availability to meet customer requirements.
• Identify opportunities to fully leverage NetSuite to optimize Supply Chain processes and Inventory Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Previous leadership experience leading a Supply Chain team.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products; advanced Microsoft Excel user.
• Travel time up to 20% supporting locations in Florida, California, West Virginia, North Carolina, and warehouses.
• Located in or willingness to relocate to Omaha, NE strongly preferred.

Skills

• Responds quickly to problems & opportunities.
• Ability to think at a strategic level and translate strategic vision to actionable plans.
• Strong understanding of supply chain principles, practices, and procedures in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong ability to manage and summarize data in a clear, concise manner at the appropriate level of detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to manage cross-functional relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to take a hands-on approach when necessary to drive objectives through to completion.

Benefits

• Two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage (employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest; coverage starts on the first day of employment).
• 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan.
• Additional optional programs such as life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, and pet insurance.
• Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.