Director, NA Supply Chain

Description

Director, NA Supply Chain

Buckman – Memphis, TN

Location: Memphis

Language: English

Travel: 10% - 15%

Position Summary

Buckman is a privately held, global specialty chemical company with headquarters in Memphis, TN, USA, committed to safeguarding the environment, maintaining safety in the workplace, and promoting sustainable development. Buckman delivers exceptional service and innovative solutions to our customers globally in the pulp and paper, leather, and water treatment sectors to help boost productivity, reduce risk, improve product quality, and provide a measurable return on investment. Buckman is in the middle of a digital transformation of its businesses and focused on building the capabilities and tools in support of this.

• Initial Requirements

Chemical Manufacturing Experience in BATCH Process Reactors

PSM Safety manufacturing background

SAP Implementation and management

Steady Progression in work history

Managing Managers

Mission Statement

Leads the strategy and vision that supports our NA business strategy by developing and managing processes in purchasing, planning, customer service, WHSE/logistics, and value analysis which collectively provide superior value to our customers at the lowest total supply chain cost.

Outcomes

Develops and implements a Supply Chain vision and strategy that limits costs and improves accuracy, customer service, and safety.

Develops supply chains that support business strategies adapted to changing market conditions, new business opportunities, or cost reduction strategies.

Manages activities related to strategic or tactical purchasing, material requirements planning, inventory control, warehousing, or receiving.

Analyzes inventories to determine how to increase inventory turns, reduce waste, or optimize customer service.

Monitors forecasts to identify changes or to determine their effect on supply chain activities.

Develops procedures for coordination of supply chain management with other functional areas, such as sales, marketing, finance, production, or quality assurance.

Documents the physical supply chain processes, such as workflows, cycle times, roles/responsibilities, or system flows.

Leads the implementation of new and improved supply chain processes

Participates in the coordination of product portfolio changes, product line extensions, or new product launches to ensure orderly and timely transitions in material or production flow.

Designs or implements both plant and 3PL warehousing strategies for production materials or finished products.

Assesses appropriate material handling equipment needs and staffing levels to load, unload, move, and store materials.

Defines key performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of supply chain factors, such as Days in Inventory, Aging Inventory, and Schedule Attainment to minimize supply chain risk.

Leads the implementation of new/improved ERP systems and/or tools and optimizes their use.

Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to act as a High Performing Team.

Build a world-class team that sustains Buckman’s competitive advantage by recruiting, developing, and retaining top talents.

Main Success Metrics:

Days in Inventory

Aging Inventory (<90, 91-180, 181-365, >365)

Perfect Order

Schedule Attainment

Forecast Accuracy

Main Decision-Making Rights – accountable/decision maker for:

NA Supply Chain Strategy and Execution

Planning, Scheduling, Buying, Logistics, Warehousing (Plant and 3PL)

Competencies:

Job Competencies – Results Leadership:

Aligns Execution

Ensures Accountability

Job Competencies – People Leadership:

Drives Vision and Purpose

Develops Talent

Builds Effective Teams

Attracts Top Talent

Job Competencies – Thought Leadership:

Strategic Mindset

Possibility Thinking

Global Perspective

Decision Quality

Business Insight

Job Competencies – Self Leadership:

Nimble Learning

Manages Ambiguity

Courage

MINIMUM Requirements for Consideration:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance or Operations Management

APICS, ASCM, ASQ or APS certifications or equivalent required.

Ten plus years leading a NA supply chain planning or operations organization.

Ability to lead in a fast-moving and collaborative environment, with an aptitude for successfully managing stakeholders in a matrixed organization.

Experience with configuring, optimizing, and day-to-day supply chain execution utilizing SAP.

Must have these Competencies.

Strategic Vision

Drives Vision and Purpose

Aligns Execution

Business Insight with a focus on Supply Chain Management and Optimizations

Builds Effective Teams

Courage

Both Regional and Global Perspective