Manager Procurement jobs in United States

Purpose of Role:

To co-ordinate effectively Mowi’s Packaging Store and Distribution operations in order to provide an efficient turn round of orders which meet agreed aims and targets, together with the control of stock. Nature and Scope.

It includes general responsibility for all warehouse buildings, surrounding areas & all functions carried out within the Stores locations.

The role has responsibility for developing team members.This includes identifying development needs and supplying the learning of new skills and competencies to meet team aims and individual objectives.

It is expected that the role will involve hands on activity. Along with the other supervising colleagues, the role has wider implicit responsibilities for the successful achievement of Mowi’s overall aims.

Key Areas:

• Receiving/Put-Away: Unload inbound deliveries safely and move product to storage locations

• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using different types of MHE

• Ensure all incoming packaging and dry goods meet company standards, required specifications and purchase order quantities

• Ensure all incoming product is counted, checked and recorded on internal stock control system

• Ensure accurate recording and labelling of stored products • Security and rotation for packaging and dry goods stock

• Maintain effective stock management system and reporting

• Maintains inventory by conducting weekly / monthly physical counts; reporting & reconciling variances; inputting data

• Maintain efficient warehousing systems including a clean, well maintained area at all times

• Maintain storage area by organizing floor space; adhering to storage design principles; recommending improvements

• Pick and deliver stock to production areas as requested

• General Supervision of the Stores team including; training, Development, holidays and cover, overtime reporting

• Effective Supervision of staff, including absence management, to ensure that a level of service provided meets requirements of the company

• Complete daily / weekly audits & carry out safety inspections, carry out corrective actions & report findings to Line Manager

• Keep equipment operating by enforcing operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; requiring preventive maintenance; calling for repairs

• Any other duties as directed by Line Manager & Senior Management Team.

Health and Safety and Environmental legislation

Quality standards HACCP and Hygiene Standards

Operational standards and requirements

Company standards, practices and policies – 5S

• Achievement of operational targets ofVolume quantities and order accuracy

Physical asset stock count accuracy and timing

Accurate incoming stock delivery quantity and quality

Accurate weekly and month end stock count

No significant write-offs of packaging stock

Customer service level to be to the highest level or as determined by Mowi

• Delivery of Area Objectives and associated projects, individual performance objectives and personal development plans

Evidence of a sustainable engaged workforce in terms of documented regular communication forums (two-way briefings), management of absenteeism, productivity and motivation levels

Skills:

• Evidence of strong leadership skills in managing people

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels, ensuring information is delivered and understood

• Ability to drive change through positive communication, employee involvement and forward planning

• Ability to drive and build strong levels of employee engagement

• Ability to deliver under pressure; and flexibility within time management to ensure business needs are met

• Able to take the initiative and push projects forward; solutions focused

• Able to challenge at all levels, using appropriate manner and behaviour to encourage positive change

• Disciplined approach to organisation, administration and project management

• Good problem solving and analytical skills. • Resolution of operational issues. Experience

Experience:

• Demonstrable track record of leading and delivering high level performance through good people management in a fast-moving Despatch and Operations environment

• Must be competent Excel and MRP/web-based systems user

• Must be thorough and demonstrate meticulous attention to detail

• Previous experience in a similar role is essential

Please note, we retain the right to close this vacancy or keep it open subject to volume and quality of applications. We would, therefore, encourage candidates to submit an application as soon as possible

Mowi is the world’s leading seafood company and the largest producer of Atlantic salmon. As the first global seafood company with an end-to-end supply chain, Mowi brings supreme quality salmon and other seafood products to consumers around the world. Mowi is also ranked the most sustainable animal protein producer in the world by Coller FAIRR. With headquarters in Bergen, Norway, Mowi employs 11,600 people in 26 countries worldwide, and is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange with a market capitalisation of EUR 9 billion and total assets of EUR 8.2 billion.