Supply Chain Director

1 day ago


Kohler, Wisconsin, United States KOHLER Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supply Chain Manager to join our team at Kohler. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for leading the materials management function, ensuring the planning, procurement, storage, control, and distribution of materials and products meet company objectives and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Inventory Management
    • Maintain optimum inventory levels to ensure on-time deliveries to meet customer requirements while minimizing carrying costs and premium transportation charges.
  • Physical Inventory
    • Work in conjunction with the Accounting Department to establish procedures and supervise the annual physical inventory. This includes the taking and valuing of the year-end physical inventory.
  • Production Planning
    • Oversee and ensure proper production control planning and scheduling programs to meet sales forecasts and to balance the level of manpower and machine requirements. Makes certain that deviations to the production schedule are investigated and properly followed up.
  • Procurement and Logistics
    • Work in conjunction with Kohler Purchasing to oversee the purchasing and/or contracting for materials, supplies, equipment, and services for the operation of the company, in addition to all inventory items. Confers with requesting parties when specific sources are requested. Investigates and solves problems resulting from material shortages, however caused.
  • Purchasing Practices
    • Establish and maintain purchasing practices and policies to ensure honest, fair, and ethical relationships with vendors. Keeps informed on legal matters that affect purchasing policies.
  • Market Research
    • Responsible for continuing programs of exploration for new materials, suppliers, and processes to achieve the best possible quality, reliability, prices, continuity, and delivery.
  • Reporting and Analysis
    • Develops, establishes, and provides for the maintenance of reporting systems that relate to the materials function.
  • Shipping and Receiving
    • Manages the shipping and receiving functions of the division and oversees the storage of purchased parts and finished goods.
  • Performance Management
    • Responsible for the motivation and development of subordinates to optimize their performance and their personal and professional growth.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree required in Supply Chain, Operations, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or related field.
  • Ten years' experience with proven results in areas related to materials control, production control, inventory control, and shipping/receiving and warehousing.
  • Experience in SAP and WMS software applications preferred.


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