Manager-Supply Chain

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Description:
BASIC FUNCTION
Under the direction of the General Manager - Kallista, the Supply Chain Manager will drive strategy creation, execution, and measurement for the Kallista Supply Chain while delivering best-in-class order fulfillment. This entails directing and supervising the activities of Purchasing, Planning, Distribution, Quality, and Customer Service functions while coordinating with Design, Engineering, Manufacturing, Accounting, Sales and Marketing, and Human Resources. Maintain a collaborative relationship with other divisions and with the corporate logistics function.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Create end-to-end supply chain strategy consistent with strategic and financial goals of the organization and execute strategy to build and maintain performance credibility.
2. Drive financial results through the active management of manufacturing variances, other manufacturing, warehouse and shipping, warranty, and customer delivery costs.
3. Drive collaborative relationships between supply chain and all other functional areas within the organization.
4. Develop and control budgets and strategic plans related to the Kallista supply chain ensuring the proper resources are in place to execute the overall business plan.
5. Establish, drive and own performance metrics required to drive supply chain and overall Kallista performance.
6. Drive out cost to minimize product costs and maximize manufacturing income and direct operating income.
7. Manage customer service leadership and team to deliver on Kallista's luxury brand promise.
8. Leverage the Corporate Transportation team to ensure Kallista is in compliance with all relevant import/export regulations.
9. Ensure the proper systems and technologies are in place and utilized effectively to drive supply chain performance.
10. Ensure Kallista is properly leveraging resources available through the Global Procurement and Global Transportation and Logistics Councils.
11. Continually develop associates to foster engagement, career development and improved business results.
12. Develop and implement sourcing strategies that ensure the correct balance of quality, delivery, and lowest total cost.
13. Collaborate with supply chain leaders throughout the entire corporation, especially within the Interiors Group.
14. Ensure high levels of awareness of Supply Chain activities are maintained throughout the business.
15. Other duties as directed.


RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS
Supervisory Relationships:
Reports to the General Manager - Kallista
Dotted line reports to the Director - Supply Chain, Interiors

Direct Reports:
Customer Service Manager
Material Scheduler
Buyers (2)
Warehouse Supervisor
Organization Relationships:
Frequent contact with Product Development
Frequent contact with Accounting
Frequent contact with Sourcing/Manufacturing, especially Planning
Moderate contact with Asian Sourcing Office associates
Moderate contact with Human Resources
Moderate contact with Information Systems (Kohler)
Moderate contact with senior supply chain peers at other Kohler Co. organizations/facilities

External Business Relationships:
Frequent contact with suppliers
Moderate contact with showroom customers
Moderate contact with designers/specifiers and end customers


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management, Accounting, Engineering, Mathematics, or other quantitative field. Minimum of five years supply chain experience with at least three years in a management role in either sales and operations planning, procurement, customer service, or distribution. C.P.M. or CPIM certification is preferred. MBA is a plus. Personnel management skills are essential.

Critical skills required:

Able to coach, mentor, and role model supply chain best practices
Able to successfully prioritize and allocate resources toward multiple competing priorities
Able to analyze complex problems and clearly articulate and execute solutions
Self-starter with the ability to overcome setbacks and drive improvements
Able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization to sell complex ideas and establish credibility
Able to overcome obstacles using positive facilitation, teamwork, and influence through building and maintaining relationships

This job provides relocation assistance.

Requirements:
See Above

Education: Bachelor

Experience: More than 5 years

Travel: About 25%

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Job Created: Thu Oct 29 2009 04:27:59 AM
Last Modified: Thu Oct 29 2009 04:27:59 AM