Baxters North America
Scope of Job:
The primary objective of this role is to develop, execute, measure, the improvement of the inventory and support vendor strategies across Baxters North America. This role will drive development of business processes, tools, and analytics to support inventory planning activities leading to best-in-class performance. Manages 2 direct and 2 dotted line reports, ensuring product models are current
and inventory levels are accurate This role requires independent actions through leadership and influencing skills to facilitate change and align cohesive strategies, processes, and execution elements to ensure all functional areas adhere to the policies. Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities: ·
Works closely with site-based fulfilment teams maintaining inventory dashboards that create visibility to inventory aging for finished goods, raw materials, and obsolescence in line with pre-determined inventory level goals. ·
Monitors and maps model changes to ensure BOM and models remain accurate, and changes are completed in a timely manner ·
Create, monitor, and improve rigorous cycle counting processes that supports the overall inventory management strategy through pre-determined count frequencies based on cost and or use of materials. ·
Review new product commercialization to ensure that the entire BOM adheres to the inventory standards developed by each LOB and in line with the overall inventory and vendor strategy. ·
Directs investigation into any inventory inconsistencies working with each plant to effectively resolve them. ·
Ensuring that any third-party inventory is reconciled by site monthly. ·
Work with procurement, value stream support managers, support staff and upper management to ensure that all obsolete materials are returned or destroyed in a timely manner. ·
Ensure that all shipments/production records created at third party providers (LaGrou, Prime, etc.) are completed in a timely manner. ·
Investigate, recommend, and implement inventory and vendor improvement strategies for BNA. ·
Manage the recruitment and training of any new inventory support staff. ·
Oversee a team of inventory coordinators/cycle counters ·
Maintain all required documentation and records which are required for inventory reporting. ·
Work with “recall” personnel to ensure that mock recalls are performed as required. ·
Work with Business Development, Finance, Procurement Department and
site management to create inventory KPI’s that may include cycle count goals, days on hand for finished goods, raw materials, and obsolescence. ·
Work with site Management teams on days on hand and approvals through NCH process. ·
Perform other duties as assigned.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree required
Experience:
2-4 years of experience in Supply Chain and Cost Accounting, food manufacturing preferred. 1-3 year of supervisory/management experience required. Proven extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.
Competencies : Cycle Counting, Operations Management, Inventory Control Software, Data Collection, Inventory Management, Material Management, Planning Strategy, ERP systems, Strong Communication Skills, Teamwork, Leadership, Detail Oriented, Results and Goal Driven, Analytical, Initiative, Integrity, and Operational Excellence.
Physical Requirements:
Requires prolonged sitting and continuous use of computer. May lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 10 lbs.
and inventory levels are accurate This role requires independent actions through leadership and influencing skills to facilitate change and align cohesive strategies, processes, and execution elements to ensure all functional areas adhere to the policies. Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities: ·
Works closely with site-based fulfilment teams maintaining inventory dashboards that create visibility to inventory aging for finished goods, raw materials, and obsolescence in line with pre-determined inventory level goals. ·
Monitors and maps model changes to ensure BOM and models remain accurate, and changes are completed in a timely manner ·
Create, monitor, and improve rigorous cycle counting processes that supports the overall inventory management strategy through pre-determined count frequencies based on cost and or use of materials. ·
Review new product commercialization to ensure that the entire BOM adheres to the inventory standards developed by each LOB and in line with the overall inventory and vendor strategy. ·
Directs investigation into any inventory inconsistencies working with each plant to effectively resolve them. ·
Ensuring that any third-party inventory is reconciled by site monthly. ·
Work with procurement, value stream support managers, support staff and upper management to ensure that all obsolete materials are returned or destroyed in a timely manner. ·
Ensure that all shipments/production records created at third party providers (LaGrou, Prime, etc.) are completed in a timely manner. ·
Investigate, recommend, and implement inventory and vendor improvement strategies for BNA. ·
Manage the recruitment and training of any new inventory support staff. ·
Oversee a team of inventory coordinators/cycle counters ·
Maintain all required documentation and records which are required for inventory reporting. ·
Work with “recall” personnel to ensure that mock recalls are performed as required. ·
Work with Business Development, Finance, Procurement Department and
site management to create inventory KPI’s that may include cycle count goals, days on hand for finished goods, raw materials, and obsolescence. ·
Work with site Management teams on days on hand and approvals through NCH process. ·
Perform other duties as assigned.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree required
Experience:
2-4 years of experience in Supply Chain and Cost Accounting, food manufacturing preferred. 1-3 year of supervisory/management experience required. Proven extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.
Competencies : Cycle Counting, Operations Management, Inventory Control Software, Data Collection, Inventory Management, Material Management, Planning Strategy, ERP systems, Strong Communication Skills, Teamwork, Leadership, Detail Oriented, Results and Goal Driven, Analytical, Initiative, Integrity, and Operational Excellence.
Physical Requirements:
Requires prolonged sitting and continuous use of computer. May lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 10 lbs.