Supply Chain Lead Manager (Finished Goods Distribution) Job at Reynolds American

Overview

Supply Chain Lead Manager (Finished Goods Distribution) role at Reynolds American Inc., Winston-Salem, NC. This role focuses on leading and coordinating finished goods distribution activities within the supply chain function.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the analysis and development of inventory plans by planners, maintaining master data for direct materials driving the ERP system.
• Ensure planners understand transportation, order lead times, warehouse capacity, and related constraints; provide guidance as needed.
• Supervise daily monitoring of direct material inventory levels, PO creation, and order adjustments to align with company goals.
• Guide planners on vendor lead times, capacity, and constraints for each direct material group; maintain accurate master data.
• Provide oversight and support in material delivery plan decisions and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead analysis of direct material inventory availability issues; help develop and evaluate solutions and communicate resolutions to stakeholders.
• Keep planners informed about brand planning projects and their impact on planning responsibilities (end-of-life, new launches, promotions) to minimize write-offs and support initiatives.
• Manage daily activities of Lead Logistics Partners with planners to support service and cost goals.
• Ensure planners understand and support the order-to-cash process as it relates to warehousing and distribution.
• Encourage planner participation in project teams and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor planners in basic supply chain analysis for professional development.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Logistics, Technical, Business, or related field with 6+ years of relevant experience; or Bachelor’s degree in related field with 2+ years.
• Supply Chain and/or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to make sound and timely decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of computers and information systems; ERP system experience preferred (SAP or Kinaxis Rapid Response).
• Self-motivated, energetic, flexible, and adaptable to change.

Benefits and Additional Information

• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, 401(k) with company matches, and additional retirement contributions.
• Health Savings Account start-up contribution for high deductible plans; flexible spending accounts.
• Employee assistance program, life and AD&D insurance, voluntary insurances, tuition reimbursement, and scholarship programs.
• Paid leave, holidays, and other leave benefits; access to learning platforms and leadership development opportunities.
• Company vehicle and mobile phone allowance for eligible employees.

Reynolds American Inc. and its affiliated companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law. For accommodations during the application process, contact wppgeneral@RJRT.com.