DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be the company expert on SAP Business ByDesign. Support users with issues as they arise in SAP.
• Assist in troubleshooting system errors and developing solutions or integrations into SAP as needed.
• Lead and manage supply chain and inventory projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery of project objectives.
• Analyze supply chain data, including demand forecasting, inventory levels, lead times, and supplier performance.
• Identify areas for improvement and develop strategies to optimize supply chain operations and inventory management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, logistics, and demand planning, to align project goals and deliverables.
• Conduct process mapping and analysis to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for streamlining.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and resource requirements, ensuring alignment with project goals and organizational priorities.
• Coordinate project activities, including stakeholder engagement, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Implement process improvements and best practices to enhance supply chain performance and inventory management.
• Track project progress, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to address project risks and challenges.
• Communicate project updates, status reports, and key findings to stakeholders at all levels of company.
• Collaborate with IT teams to leverage technology and systems to improve supply chain data analytics.
• Implement inventory control measures, cycle counting, safety stock management, and order optimization.
• Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to improve supplier performance, lead times, and quality.
• Ensure regulatory compliance requirements, quality standards, and ethical practices in supply operations.
• Foster a culture of team work, continuous improvement, promoting innovation and efficiency in supply chain and inventory management practices.
• Train and mentor team members on project management methodologies, supply chain concepts, and inventory optimization techniques.
• Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in supply chain and inventory management.
• Adhere to project management frameworks, tools, and methods to drive successful project outcomes.
• Support other supply chain initiatives and activities as needed.
• Looks to improve accounting process efficiencies, applies automation when and where applicable, and identifies cost-cutting opportunities through passive analysis of ongoing accounting duties.
• Question supply and supply chain costs and purchasing decisions to effect improvements over time and lower costs on an iterative basis.
• Integrate above duties and responsibilities into SAP and train team to properly engage with SAP.
• Administer SAP supply chain activities ensuring they flow properly to support accounting processes.
• Modify SAP’s org-structure with occasional system enhancements to fit growing business needs.
• Committed to providing support of all departments and functions of the business as needed.

EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations management, business administration, management information systems, or a related field. Advanced degree or relevant certifications are a plus.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in supply chain management, inventory management, or related role.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Expertise in SAP; Optimize SAP to fit soon-to-launch Factory operations.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain principles, best practices, and inventory management techniques.
• Proven experience in leading and managing supply chain and inventory projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations. Experience in process improvement.
• Ability to coordinate with systems developers and stakeholders. (Ex. EDI and other projects).
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to plan, organize, and coordinate complex projects.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills, with the ability to collaborate with internal and external partners.
• Ability to work independently, make sound judgments, and take initiative. Experience leading.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data analysis and reporting.
• Knowledge of inventory management software and systems.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to travel if required for project-related activities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset. Growth focus. Self-starter who can envision and implement supply chain needs.
• Team oriented and mission-driven attitude; Takes initiative to solve problems proactively.
• Positive, can-do attitude.

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