Supply Chain Team Lead - copy
Company: AAK USA
Location: Newark
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Supply Chain Team LeadOur story goes back more than 150 years,
to the chilly southern coast of Scandinavia. From our early success
in Sweden and Denmark, we've grown into the world's leading
specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4,000
people all across the globe.We work with our customers to make the
products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making
your chocolate extra-creamy or putting the crunch into your
croissant. And it's not just food - we work across industries to
make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the
planet.Everything we do is about Making Better Happen---.AAK Newark
Port Newark, NJAbout the role The purpose of the job is to lead the
Port Newark Supply Chain team and manage the coordination across
functions to deliver the highest level of service to Port Newark
customers, in the most efficient way, at the optimal cost.It is
expected that the Supply Chain Team Lead will:Train, develop, and
lead the local Supply Chain team to maintain best in class
performance.Develop and implement supply chain best practices for
production planning, systems integration and optimization, raw and
finished inventory control, and logistics management.Facilitate
achievement of highest efficiency supply chain product flow from
vessel to customer door, which supports lowest total delivered
cost.Review existing procedures and examine opportunities to
streamline production, product configuration, warehousing,
distribution, and forecasting to meet production and distribution
needs.Direct activities to limit costs, improve accuracy, safety,
and service to the customer.Make decisions regarding the movement,
storage and processing of inventory with focus on the most
efficient levels for plants, warehouses and toll manufacturers.Lead
integrated supply chain projects for new business opportunities out
of Port Newark.Integrate and maintain the automated functionality
in the ERP, Inventory tracking, and data reporting systems for Port
Newark Supply Chain.Be a role model and demonstrate the company's
core values.Create new processes, as well as leverage existing best
practices.Represent the Supply Chain team in site leadership
matters.Responsibilities Lead, develop and improve the S&OP
processes and policies for Port Newark using an interactive
approach and methodology to align financial, operation and material
plans.Coordinate with the Sourcing and Trading function to ensure
continuity of supply throughout the operations to achieve
uninterrupted supply of quality products.Perform benchmark studies
regarding alternative, more cost-efficient supply chain scenarios
and find cost saving synergies across the entire supply chain.Coach
and mentor his/her Supply Chain team to improve engagement with
local technical/commercial stakeholders and to establish
communication channels between the cross functional
teams.Coordinate with the Customer Innovation team to develop plans
to support integration of new products within the plant.Partner
with IT in the ownership and optimization of systems that support
supply chain. Scope and execute projects with software suppliers to
deliver improvements.Continuously improve the process of order to
delivery to maximize the service experience of our customers while
minimizing rework and inventory days.Continuously monitor and
strive for zero out-of-stock positions by balancing supply with
demand, setting and monitoring inventory policy by SKU, proactively
identifying constraints and challenges and developing solutions to
mitigate impacts all the while keeping internal customers clearly
informed of developments.Coordinate daily with the customer service
team to set priorities and notify customers of the status of delays
and problems in production.Set policies for minimum order quantity,
run rules, and tank usage.Proactively track and develop plans to
resolve any off-spec products.Serve as a back-up for production
schedulers if needed.Manage the daily engagement with Hudson Tank
Terminal, our bulk storage provider.Measure and minimize the total
yield on raw to finish oil conversion from ship to customer.Develop
strategies to minimize cost of business with Hudson Tank
Terminal.Manage and monitor inbound international shipments to the
storage terminal to meet supply plans and company financial
objectives.Lead and maintain relationships with local logistics
suppliers including truck, train, tolling and warehouse
partners.Review, update, and continuously improve the process for
receiving material into the warehouse.Create, track, and monitor
key Supply Chain KPIs to drive success of the business.Drive
On-time-in-full optimization to our customers from the Port Newark
plant as well as our distribution partners.About you Good
analytical, statistical, communication, presentation and system
skills with thorough attention to detail.BA/BS degree in supply
chain, logistics, engineering, business or other related fields
preferred, or relevant business experience.Strong knowledge of all
Microsoft applications.Demonstrated analytical and technical
skills, comfort using multiple systems.Must be a team builder who
is adept at working efficiently and effectively with multiple
departments and all levels within the organization.Experience with
analytical/business intelligence tools.In return AAK offerCareer
paths, training and development, e-learning and tuition
reimbursement programs offering potential for you to progress your
future careerComprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and
vision) starting date of hireHealth Savings Account with AAK annual
contribution of $1,000-$1,500401(k) Plan with 100% matchFree Life
and Disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSupplemental Pet
Insurance, Identity Theft Protection and Legal Insurance
PlansDiscounts on travel, amusement parks, concerts, movies, and
moreCelebrations, events, and activities on site and supporting our
communitiesAmazon AwardCo recognition incentives for service and
peer to peer recognitionAbout AAKEverything AAK does is about
Making Better Happen---. We specialize in plant-based oils that are
the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to
consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more
sustainable. At the heart of AAK's offer is Customer
Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better
means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our
production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and
industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy,
Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal
Care. Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with
customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer
Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production
facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in
Malm, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen--- for more than
150 years.AAK prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color,
sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental
disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of
individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal
law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of
students in its programs and activities, or in employment and
application for employment.
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