Director Supply Chain

generac; Holdrege (NE); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Allmand, a Generac Company, seeks a Director of Supply Chain to lead standard processes, enhance fulfillment, and optimize warehousing and logistics. You will drive demand-driven SIOP, oversee Materials Management, Planning/Procurement, and WMS/ERP tech, delivering significant cost savings and improved fill rates across two sites in NE and WI.

The role reports to the VP of Operations, guiding Supply Chain Managers and Materials Managers, with a strong focus on Lean principles and data-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field OR equivalent experience.
• 10 years' experience within operations, business or supply chain.
• 5 years' experience as WMS/ERP/MRP super user.
• Willingness to travel domestically regularly.

Responsibilities

• Define and deploy Allmand's operating model across supply chain and materials management.
• Collaborate with executives to improve processes and systems.
• Ensure SCM and Production Execution aligned to maximize productivity and minimize costs.
• Develop resources and drive performance through systems utilization and process improvements.
• Improve tactical purchasing with Global Sourcing to reduce lead times and increase margins.
• Lead Material/Inventory Management best practices (PFEP, ABC, MRP, VMI).
• Ensure continuity of supply across operations for quality components.

Skills

Lean principles

SIOP

IBP

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/JDE)

Job description

We are Allmand, a Generac Company.

For more than 85 years, we've worked alongside our customers to provide the most reliable and rugged light, heat, power and air products to the rental, construction, special event, mining and oil and gas markets - so our customers can keep your promise of a job well done.

With your success in mind, Allmand jobsite equipment is renowned for providing the lowest cost of ownership - delivering superior serviceability, ease of use, durable construction and industry-leading resale value.

Job Summary:

The Director Supply Chain is an integral operation partner providing leadership on standard processes to improve customer fulfillment, warehousing efficiency, logistics efficiency, total cost of working capital, WMS / ERP technology and operating costs. This role is responsible for driving business solutions and practices utilizing GENERAC's Operating Model to develop a demand driven SIOP approach. The Director Supply Chain will organize and implement strategic initiatives and standardized approaches in Demand Management, Materials Management, Warehousing Management, Planning / Procurement and WMS / ERP technologies. Success in this role is defined by driving significant step function changes in Materials Supply Chain processes with demonstrated savings. This will be measured by ongoing improvements in fill rate, working capital and material margins (total cost of ownership). Reports directly to VP Operations and provides direct leadership to Supply Chain Managers, & Materials Managers at two separate locations, one in NE and one in WI.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field OR equivalent experience;
• 10 years' experience within operations, business or supply chain;
• 5 years' experience as WMS/ERP/MRP (SAP, Oracle or JDE) Super user;
• Willingness to travel, domestically on a regular basis and on occasion internationally.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong Lean background, preferably in Demand Flow Principles and Practices leveraging SIOP & IBP;
• Supply Chain/Material Certifications - CPM, CPIM;
• Experience in collaborating with multiple sites and functions to drive common solutions;
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior management, teams and individuals across multiple cultures, disciplines and geographies;
• Sound business acumen operating in both High Mix, Low Volume and High Volume, Low Mix Production environments;
• Strong verbal and written communication competencies;
• Strong organization and time management skills: - Solid quantitative skill set and the ability to analyze, think and communicate with well-supported data;
• Strong problem-solving skills; the ability to ask the right questions, help frame logical conclusions and arrive at effective solutions;
• Professional manner and personal maturity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Help define and deploy GENERAC's disciplined operating model in supply chain & materials management that supports operational excellence and a multi-year roadmap of strategic initiatives to build capabilities that support global, regional and site-level objectives;
• Collaborate with executive management and key stakeholders to develop & execute strategies for improving business processes and related systems;
• Ensure Supply Chain and Production Execution capabilities in sync to maximize productivity and maintain lowest cost of operation, leveraging principles of SIOP;
• Develop and challenge resources to improve performance through systems utilization and process improvements;
• Improve Tactical Purchasing in conjunction with GENERAC's Strategic Global Sourcing team to reduce lead times and improve material margins through Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) model;
• Lead and improve Material/Inventory Management best practices including Plan for Every Part (PFEP)., ABC Analysis, Purchasing Methods (PO, Blanket, etc.), Warehouse Management (Cycle Count Accuracy, Transactions, Bar Coding, RFID) and Advance Replenishment Methods (MRP, Stocking Programs, VMI, Consignment, Re-Order Point and Direct Pull);
• Lead processes to ensure continuity of supply throughout the operation to achieve uninterrupted supply of quality components and assemblies;
• Champion standard GENERAC tools and methodologies and act as a recognized subject matter expert (SME) providing training and certification;
• Provide and facilitate collaboration amongst team members and cross-functionally. Resolve differences and/or conflicts effectively;
• Participate in the design and direction of the Supply Chain team. Select, coach and develop the team, setting objectives that align with company strategy to inspire and motivate. Manage organizational talent through performance management, succession planning and development. Design and direct processes by which team and individual performance are recognized, feedback is consistently delivered and performance is systematically improved;