Supervisor, Direct Materials Management

American Sugar Refining; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

American Sugar Refining in Chalmette, LA seeks a Supervisor, Direct Materials Management to lead on-site inventory for materials, coordinates with Procurement, Operations and Planning, and guides a team of 3-10 direct reports.

The role includes managing stock counts, goods movements, ERP/MRP settings, and inventory replenishment to support continuous 24/5/7 packaging operations. Strong SAP and supply chain experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 3-5 years in fulfillment/inventory/production planning.
• At least 1 year using an ERP system in a supply chain role.
• Preferred: degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering.
• Experience with SAP materials planning is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Regulates direct material inventory to meet a dynamic forecast from multiple sources.
• Places orders for ingredients and packaging with global suppliers and stock in space-limited conditions.
• Supports 24/5 and often 24/7 packaging operations and monitors production schedules.
• Expedites deliveries when inventory or schedule changes occur.
• Coordinates with plant MRP controllers to manage shared inventory.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory Management

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Team Leadership

ERP Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Supply Chain/Business/Engineering preferred

Tools

SAP

SAP IBP

SAP EWM

Job description

Overview

The Supervisor, Direct Materials Management reports to the Supply Chain Manager - Direct Materials and is responsible for appropriately managing site-specific direct material inventory for material movements, supply and demand, and MRP-Direct Materials related projects. The Supervisor, Direct Materials Management will act (on a plant level) as a liaison between Procurement, Operations and Planning, and the Supplier base to communicate long-term inventory requirements and work with all groups to implement optimal strategies. Additionally, this role has responsibility for directly leading and managing a team of on-site personnel, coordinating as needed with outside locations to optimize warehouse inventories. This will include but is not limited to: stock counts, physical staging and stock movements, artwork transitions, as well as MRP settings and inventory replenishment for assigned plant(s).

Detailed Roles and Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities

• Regulates direct material inventory in order to meet a very dynamic forecast plan, coming from multiple people and business systems
• Makes all ordering decisions regarding quantity and delivery dates for ingredients and packaging, working with global suppliers, some of which have multiple month lead times, and storing them in space-constrained conditions
• Supports packaging operations that run 24/5 and often 24/7, constantly monitoring the daily and weekly production schedule
• Assists in expediting deliveries as needed when inventory inaccuracies and schedule changes occur
• Works with other plant MRP Controllers to coordinate shared inventory (at plant and supplier)
• Responsible for posting of goods movements (goods receipts, transfers, consumption, adjustments etc.)
• Controls the movement and physical assignment of inventory around the warehouse including quarantined, supplier returns and point of issue
• Completes physical inventory counts (according to ABC Cycle and ad-hoc as needed)
• Troubleshoots and solves business process challenges that cause errors related to inventory, sometimes involving multiple business systems with replicated information
• Facilitates movements of obsolete and slow moving inventory
• Coordinates communications between Procurement, Operations and Planning at a plant level
• Participates in regional and global supply chain improvement projects on behalf of inbound supply chain
• Analyzes long term supply requirements and implements inventory strategies to mitigate risk as assigned
• Ensures compliance with all aspects of safety related to warehouse contents and practices (housekeeping, layout improvement, material quarantine and operations)
• Develops standard operating procedures and work aid instructions for operational excellence
• Coordinates trials for new material specifications and/or new suppliers
• Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisor Responsibilities

• Manages a team of 3-10 direct reports (both union and non-union)
• Conducts daily, weekly and monthly operational and planning meetings with direct reports to keep them informed of current problems, changes and new developments in the department and company
• Completes payroll approvals and scheduling for hourly employees
• Monitors work productivity and recommends and implements changes to improve work productivityPlans and monitors workload for timely and accurate completion of tasks
• Coordinates workflow and procedures to maximize service
• Coaches and counsels direct reports on performance issues
• Completes annual and semi-annual (where appropriate) performance appraisals for all direct reports in a timely manner and meets with staff to discuss and deliver the final appraisal
• Arranges for cross training of team to maximize productivity and provide coverage of all functions
• Counsels direct reports on educational and job opportunities which will enhance their career development
• Administers all policies and procedures set forth by Florida Crystals
• Aligns management practices according to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements pertaining to direct or indirect reports

Education and/or Work Experience

REQUIRED

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university plus 3-5 years of work experience in a progressively responsible fulfillment/inventory/production planning role
• At least 1 year of experience utilizing an ERP system in a supply chain/fulfilment capacity

PREFERRED

• Degree major in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field is preferred
• Prior experience using SAP material requirements planning is highly preferred
• Prior experience using SAP integrated business planning and extended warehouse management is preferred
• Supervisory experience is highly preferred
• Knowledge of process improvement and future fulfillment strategies is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to perform in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, understanding priorities and employing a strong sense of urgency as needed

Essential Capabilities / Competencies

ESSENTIAL ABILITIES & CRITICAL SKILLS

• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing
• Ability to recognize areas for Continuous Improvement strategies; recommends CI strategies to Supervisor
• Ability to understand internal demands as they relate to the purchase/stocking levels of goods and services for the business
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers and foster strong, open lines of communication across all levels of the organization
• Ability to utilize ERP information and analyze results
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary business information at all times
• Ability to effectively manage time, including the ability to prioritize, work within assigned deadlines, and work independently or collaboratively to accomplish organizational objectives
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects while maintaining quality & accuracy standards
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point on an Intermediate Level
• Material Requirements Planning (Intermediate)
• Analytical Thinking (Intermediate)
• Inventory Management (Intermediate)
• Enterprise Resource Planning/SAP (Intermediate)
• Production Planning & Scheduling (Intermediate)
• Supply Chain Management (Intermediate)
• Products & Marketplace (Intermediate)
• Customer Service Orientation (Intermediate)

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Leadership- Ability to effectively guide or direct other individuals towards the achievement of organizational objectives by establishing vision and direction and leveraging utilizing skills such as communication and coaching.
• Acting with Integrity: Clearly states goals and beliefs; lets people know his/her true intentions; does what he/she said they would do; follows through on commitments; Understands and follows company policies
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner; tailors message to fit the interests and needs of the audience; delivers information in a manner that is interesting and compelling to the listener
• Energy & Initiative: Takes action on his/her own without being prompted; handles problems independently; able to resolve issues without relying on extensive help from others; does more than is expected or asked; asserts one's influence over events to achieve goals
• Teamwork & Collaboration: Working effectively with others to achieve a desired outcome
• Judgment & Decision-Making: Bases decisions on a systematic review of relevant facts and information; avoids making assumptions or rushing to judgment; provides clear rationale for decisions
• Working with Ambiguity: Achieves forward progress in the face of poorly defined situations and/or unclear goals; able to work effectively with limited or partial information.
• Accountability: Takes accountability for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes and uses them as opportunities for learning and development; openly discusses his/her actions and their consequences both good and bad.
• Customer Orientation: Addressing internal and/or external customer needs by providing and delivering professional, helpful, high quality service and support
• Continuous Learning: Demonstrates ambition and desire to move forward in his/her career; engages others in discussions about career development; seeks feedback on ways to increase his/her performance; takes advantage of opportunities to build new skills and capabilities

Location of Role

Chalmette, LA

TRAVEL

• Up to 15% travel; primarily domestic

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, genderidentity, age,nationalorigin, disability, veteranstatusorany other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.