Niagara Bottling Diamond Bar , CA 91765
Posted 2 months ago
At Niagara, we're looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.
Consider applying here, if you want to:
Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
Develop lasting relationships with great people.
Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.
Supply Chain Planning Manager, Labels Purchasing
The Supply Chain Planning Manager, Raw Materials Planning
Essential Functions
Raw Materials Supply Planning
Develop annual and tactical raw material purchasing plans in conjunction with supplier base to enhance support finished goods production plans
Leverage systems and tools to develop supplier-facing forecasts
Hold suppliers accountable to KPIs in relation to on-time production, on-time deployment, and applicable tolerances
Work cross-functionally to create the infrastructure for data maintenance and data integrity to drive systematic purchasing decisions
Reduce raw material scrap exposure by working with Sales, Planning, Purchasing, and Manufacturing on depletion strategies
Optimize inventory positions to enhance supply positions for FG production, increase inventory turns, and decrease freight costs
Accountability to raw material supply continuity
Develop purchasing methodologies and procedures for each purchasing category
Leadership
Lead a team of Buyers and Senior Buyers in the development and execution of purchasing and inventory strategies across all flexible packaging suppliers
Responsible for talent development , career paths, and candidate pipeline development
Set expectations and accountabilities for the team, creating a culture of open, honest, and timely feedback
Lead change management initiatives in technology adoption and process improvement
Work collaboratively with the Procurement team to develop annual and tactical supplier selection strategies
Solicit feedback from all key stakeholders in the Supply Chain and Manufacturing Organizations, incorporating feedback into execution
Supplier Development
Work with Procurement, Quality, and Engineering teams to enhance and expand supplier base
Develops strategies to minimize mutual costs for suppliers and Niagara
Establish the infrastructure and guidelines for raw materials vendor managed inventory (VMI) programs, inclusive of Min/Max levels
Collaboration
Develop forward-looking plans and process improvements, generating alignment with all stakeholders, including Manufacturing and Sales
Establish new product introduction timelines and execution plans with all stakeholders
Proactively communicate upcoming raw materials changes and initiatives
Process Improvement and Automation
Lead process establishment and improvement for the purchasing team with the intent of automation, systematization, and alignment with other departments
Gather and develop requirements for process implementation and IT initiatives
Strong understanding of systems, with preferred background in Oracle . Understanding technology and IT limitations is critical in managing improvement projects.
Ability to lead technology integration with suppliers' supply chains
Ability to learn existing IT tools at Niagara quickly
Good knowledge of leveraging technical information for data collection
Basic understanding of supply chain optimization including Network flow optimization, Inventory Optimization
Travels approximately 10%
Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.
Qualifications
experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Preferred Qualifications:
8 Years
Competencies
Experience as a buyer or management of buyers for a manufacturing supply chain
Ability to prioritize and execute tasks based on business needs
Strong verbal, writing, and presentation skills to communicate effectively with immediate team, peers, and leaders.
Analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to work well in collaborative group environments
Strong attention to detail and organization.
Intermediate knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook
This position embodies the values of Niagara's LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:
Lead Like an Owner
Manages a safe working environment, accurately documents safety related training, and effectively communicates safety incidents
Provides strategic input and oversight to departmental projects
Makes data driven decisions and develops sustainable solutions
Skilled in reducing costs and managing timelines while prioritizing long run impact over short term wins
Makes decisions by putting overall company success first before department/individual success
Leads/facilitates discussions to get positive outcomes for the customer
Makes strategic decisions which prioritize the needs of the customer over departmental/individual goals
InnovACT
Continuously evaluates existing programs and processes, and develops new initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste
Creates, monitors, and responds to departmental performance metrics to drive continuous improvement
Communicates a clear vision, organizes resources effectively, and adjusts the strategy as needed when managing change
Find a Way
Demonstrates ability to think analytically and synthesize complex information
Effectively delegates technical tasks to subordinates
Works effectively with departments, vendors, and customers to achieve organizational success
Identifies opportunities for collaboration in strategic ways
Empowered to be Great
Makes hiring decisions primarily based on culture fit and attitude, and secondarily based on technical expertise
Engages in long term talent planning
Provides opportunities for the development of all direct reports
Understands, identifies, and addresses conflict within own team and between teams
Education
Minimum Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Economics, Finance or Manufacturing
Preferred:
Master's Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Economics, Finance or Manufacturing
Certification/License:
Foreign Language
Required: None Required
Preferred: None Required
Typical Compensation Range
Pay Rate Type: Salary
$128,287.00 - $186,016.00 / Yearly
Bonus Target: 10% Annual
Benefits
https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits
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