Supply Chain Solution Consultant

This role focuses on designing, implementing, and optimizing supply chain solutions to drive efficiency and cost savings while meeting ZURU's business objectives and customer needs. The primary job duties of the Supply Chain Solution Consultant are:

• Evaluate the entire product life cycle, align logistics with global business goals, and develop strategic operating plans for optimal supply chain flow. The role involves redesigning the movement of goods to maximize value and minimize costs for ZURU and its customers.
• Lead the development and onboarding of 3PLs in strategic locations across North America to meet current and future business needs. The position will oversee 3PLs, review proposals, develop key performance indicators (KPIs), and establish specifications for ongoing performance measurement and continuous improvement.
• Cultivate positive relationships with ZURU's customers, with a focus on inbound and outbound logistics activities. This involves regular performance reviews against targets and service agreements, mitigating OTIF fines, and actively managing customer replenishment programs in coordination with 3PLs and inventory controllers.
• Oversee the availability and allocation of materials, components, and finished ZURU products to support internal sales teams and external customers. This includes planning and executing logistics support activities, such as maintenance planning and lifecycle cost analysis.
• Continuously analyze ZURU's logistics performance and identify areas for improvement. Research and implement new technologies and best practices to optimize processes.
• Develop and implement technical project management tools, with a focus on responsibilities and compliance matrices within the logistics system and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Develop procedures for coordinating supply chain management with other functional areas, such as sales, marketing, finance, production, and quality assurance.
• Direct team activities, establish task priorities, track work assignments, provide guidance, and ensure the availability of resources. Mentor and train team members to enhance operational efficiency and adherence to best practices in supply chain management.
• Clearly communicate logistical solutions to both internal and external stakeholders. This includes presenting and explaining solutions designed to support specific business needs.
• Analyze information, evaluate results, and choose the best solutions for logistical challenges.
• Utilize data analytics to evaluate supplier performance metrics and provide actionable insights for continuous improvement.
• Analyze inventory levels to identify opportunities to increase inventory turnover, reduce waste, and optimize customer service.
• Establish clear metrics to measure, compare, and evaluate the effectiveness of supply chain activities, including factors like product cost and quality.
• Design and implement supply chains that support business strategies in response to evolving market conditions, new business opportunities, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Proactively assess supply chain risks and develop contingency plans to minimize disruptions.

Travel Requirements:

Approximately 25% of the total work time will involve domestic and international travel to various destinations throughout North America and Asia for business purposes.