Supply Chain Manager

Lydall Performance Materials (US), Inc; Kentucky; On-site; USD 118,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Alkegen's Fulton site in Kentucky is seeking a senior supply chain leader to oversee Production Planning, Purchasing, Inventory Control and Logistics, driving alignment with corporate supply chain objectives. You will help maximize site performance and lead cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field; a minimum of 5 years manufacturing experience; APICS/ASCM/DDI certification; and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 5 years of applicable manufacturing experience.
• Certification in APICS, ASCM, or DDI.
• Fundamental knowledge of manufacturing processes and MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all Supply Chain functions within the Fulton site, Production Planning, Purchasing, Inventory Control, Logistics.
• Backup for all Supply Chain functions as needed.
• Establishes best practice, process and procedure in collaboration with Corporate Supply Chain to maximize site performance.
• Confers with department supervisors to determine progress of work and adjust schedules as required to achieve specific objectives.
• Conducts weekly planning meetings directed at the coordination of receiving, manufacturing schedules and shipping operations, as well as inventory management to meet overall business objectives.

Skills

Project management

MRP systems

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

APICS/ASCM/DDI certification

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Job Requirements Why work for us? Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!

Responsibilities:

• Oversees all Supply Chain functions within the Fulton site, Production Planning, Purchasing, Inventory Control, Logistics.
• Backup for all Supply Chain functions as needed.
• Establishes best practice, process and procedure in collaboration with Corporate Supply Chain to maximize site performance.
• Confers with department supervisors to determine progress of work and adjust schedules as required to achieve specific objectives.
• Conducts weekly planning meetings directed at the coordination of receiving, manufacturing schedules and shipping operations, as well as inventory management to meet overall business objectives.
• Determines material requirements and approves purchase orders for all materials using DDMRP principles.
• Manages raw material, in-process, and finished goods inventory.
• Monitors inventory levels, oversees cycle counts and determines reasons for discrepancies between inventory and stock control records.
• Recommends remedial actions to resolve discrepancies as well as how to oversee on-hold, non-useable, slow moving (obsolete) and excess stock.
• Assists in the disposition of reject rolls in the Quality Hold Area.
• Establishes and implements processes to maximize and maintain efficient material and production flow and minimize lead times.
• Understands and utilizes replenishment stock systems, Lean Manufacturing and 5S Programs to manage effective production and material flow in the operation.
• Utilizes applications/systems relevant to daily job functions to plan, execute, manage, support, and continuously improve the order entry and fulfilment processes.
• Conducts troubleshooting for problems with Master Data, Available to Promise (ATP), Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) and other system specific modules for error resolution.
• Supports manufacturing in its efforts to meet customer deliveries while maintaining/controlling product cost and inventory efficiency.
• Interact closely with customer service specialists and schedulers in other Alkegen locations.
• Assists S&OP Process Development and Refinement as well as all Sourcing initiatives; receives dotted-line directions from S&OP Manager and Sourcing Director.
• Assists R&D/Technical Services during new product development.
• Effectively manages competing priorities.
• Maintains and projects a positive attitude in potentially high-stress situations.
• Assists in Alkegen’s mission to create a cleaner, quieter, and safer world.

Salary range is $118k to $138k

Qualifications/ Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum of 5 years of applicable manufacturing experience
• Certification in APICS, ASCM, or DDI
• Fundamental knowledge of:
• Manufacturing processes and objectives
• MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems.
• Proficient in Adaptive Coaching skills: listening, asking, and responding.
• Formal Project Management training preferred.
• Five years of planning, scheduling, or inventory control experience.
• Strong communication, computer, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with a wide range of technical, sales and manufacturing personnel.
• Strong computer skills, MS Office, and use of MRP/ERP systems.

If you are interested in being part of a world class Manufacturing function here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you.

At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before.

We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation, and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.

Alkegen is a specialty materials leader serving mission-critical systems that the world is focused on for the future, including: battery technologies, electric vehicles, filtration media, and specialty insulation materials that enable customers to reduce fossil fuel consumption, save energy, and live greener.

We help people breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.

Our experience speaks for itself. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer with the global reach and talent to solve your most demanding applications.

With 60 manufacturing facilities and 9,000+ highly skilled employees located around the world, we can solve any challenge.

Dedicated to sustainability and human health, we are uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.

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