Sr. Project Manager – Supply Chain Operating Systems Kohler, Wisconsin

Seeking candidate with 8+ years experience, Bachelor's/Master's preferred, strategic demand and supply planning, materials management, inventory optimization, forecasting models, sales & operations planning, process improvement - lean/six sigma, large global/international CPG manufacturing, project management, prefer SAP skills and SCOR model experience.

As a Sr. Project Manager – Supply Chain Operating Systems, this is your unique opportunity to set your mark and live on the leading edge. This position will support Kohler’s continued domestic and international growth by providing Supply Chain Project Management services for the design and implementation of Supply Chain process and organization improvements. The Sr. Project Manager will

drive end-to-end improvements in global supply chain performance through application of best practices in processes and technology.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

• Drive improvement in global supply chain performance through application of best practices (Supply Chain Operations Reference Model - SCOR, Six Sigma, Lean) and technology. Monitor results to ensure improvements are maintained and benefits are sustainable over the long term.
• Act as change agent, identifying areas of supply chain performance improvement that are in alignment with the strategic direction of the company.
• Participate in and contribute towards defining a supply chain improvement project’s scope and content. Develop project budgets, schedules, quality standards and identify project support and documentation requirements. Communicate the project to supporting departments and direct their activities to provide expertise as required by project scope and content. Lead and facilitate projects.
• Supervise supporting associates in the development of project documentation to include specifications and design documents to support project content, goals and objectives.
• Create, report and set targets for strategic metrics.
• Assist business unit by filling gaps with functional knowledge and expertise.
• Create and maintain supply chain improvement methodology and tool sets.
• Develop and maintain Supply Chain Policies and Procedures.
• Drive curricula development for each Supply Chain discipline for the Learning Academy.
• Provide on-going training and information relating to supply chain metrics, standard processes and best practices.
• Reports to the Director – Supply Chain Operating Systems. Frequent contact with business unit management. May work with external suppliers/vendors/contractors and customer

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - WHAT YOU NEED TO QUALIFY

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business or Engineering required.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in supply chain or operations
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in the front-end Supply Chain processes (Supply and Demand Planning, Sales and Operations Planning, Inventory Optimization).
• End-to-end knowledge (Integrated SC Management) with experience in Supply Chain strategy development and SC performance management
• Worked for a manufacturing company with global footprint of comparable size, preferably consumer packaged goods
• Strong project management skills and a track record of results.
• Knowledge of ERP systems related to Supply Chain processes, preferably SAP. Most depth in Supply and Demand Planning as well as Inventory Optimization applications.
• Broad knowledge and application experience with process improvement, structured problem solving, and supply chain management best practices (Six Sigma, Lean).
• Understanding of the SCOR framework and implementation methods.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, mentor, and coach. Excellent team facilitation skills. Build teams in a collaborative work style; previous successful experience in team building and motivating others.
• Strategic business acumen and deployment; taking creative action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a strategic systematic approach to decision-making.
• Able to communicate effectively with others and establish credibility.
• Able to overcome obstacles using positive facilitation, teamwork, and influence through building and maintaining relationships.

SKILL PREFERENCES – HOW YOU CAN STAND OUT

• Advanced Degree, nice to have
• Skilled in utilizing a global company-wide SC improvement process. Experience with SCOR and SC Maturity Models is a plus.
• Experience both in SC and Operations is a plus.
• Multi-industry experience and exposure to both Make-to-Stock and Make-to-Order product portfolio is a plus.
  
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You may contact me at kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com