Sysco Northeast Rdc
Director, Manufacturing Supply Chain – GWW - US
Sysco Northeast Rdc, Rahway, New Jersey, us, 07065
Overview
Guest Worldwide is a global collective of dynamic, industry-leading companies with more than 40 years of experience serving the unique needs of diverse markets worldwide. From providing hospitality and distribution solutions at Guest Supply and manufacturing personal care amenities at Gilchrist & Soames, to producing versatile textile solutions at Manchester Mills, we serve more than 25,000 hotels in over 100 countries. Guest Worldwide is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sysco, a global food and beverage distribution company. Learn more by visiting www.guestworldwide.com Job Summary
Lead and transform the end-to-end manufacturing supply chain organization by building scalable planning, procurement, and inventory controls and by partnering with sourcing teams to optimize operational efficiency, ensure business continuity, and drive cost-effective growth. Responsible for integrating and leading contract manufacturers strategy globally, developing high-performing teams, and implementing integrated systems that align supply chain strategy with business objectives while maintaining quality standards and mitigating risks across internal operations and contract manufacturing partnerships. Develop and lead the business continuity plan for the Gilchrist & Soames business. Duties & Responsibilities
Strategic Supply Chain Leadership
Architect and direct a comprehensive supply chain planning organization, including master scheduling, short-term production planning, and procurement. Drive strategic transformation through development and execution of the supply chain roadmap, integrating best practices in planning, sourcing, materials management and strategic software integrity. Serve as the supply chain lead for cross-functional coordination with manufacturing, quality, sales, finance, and contract manufacturing partners. Master and Production Planning
Design and optimize master production planning processes aligned with sales forecasts and capacity constraints. Deploy advanced production scheduling tools to optimize throughput and minimize changeovers. Align raw material and component availability with manufacturing execution plans. Procurement and Sourcing
Partner with Procurement and Sourcing to build a strategic sourcing function to identify, qualify, and manage suppliers globally. Execute strategic supplier negotiations and spearhead cost optimization initiatives while ensuring quality and reliability. Implement supplier performance scorecards and risk mitigation plans. Inventory Management
Establish robust inventory control and replenishment processes for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods. Implement systematic inventory cycle counting and reconciliation practices. Lead root-cause analysis of excess and obsolete inventory (E&O) and implement proactive mitigation strategies. Contract Manufacturing Planning
Develop integrated planning processes for contract manufacturers (CMs) including demand signals, supply commitments, and replenishment. Standardize communication, tracking, and reporting practices for all CM planning activities. Optimize CM production lead times and batch sizes to align with forecast variability. Team Leadership and Development
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing supply chain team across planning, procurement, and sourcing. Foster a culture of accountability, agility, and data-driven decision-making. Serve as an executive mentor to directors and managers across the organization, playing a key role in developing leadership talent. Process and System Implementation
Engineer and deploy scalable SOPs, policies, and digital tools to support end-to-end supply chain processes. Champion the deployment of integrated supply chain planning and analytics platforms (e.g., MRP/ERP, dashboards). Ensure compliance with internal and external requirements (e.g., quality, traceability, Sysco policies). Business Continuity Plan
Build and manage a business continuity plan for defined critical customers/brands. Audit and scenario test planning of the business continuity plan. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Research or Business. Master/MBA degree preferred in Business Administration, Engineering Management, or Supply Chain Management. 15+ years of experience in supply chain operations and/or design, with leadership roles of increasing responsibility in related fields, responsible for architecting best-in-class processes and tools, ensuring supply continuity, inventory health, and reducing inventory excess and obsolescence. Experience leading teams of 5+ engineers and managers and collaborating with sourcing teams. Expertise in master planning, project management and inventory management. Skills
Strong leadership, mentoring, and team development abilities; collaborative and strategic team player; effective delegation. Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present information clearly to customers, management and cross-functional teams. Strong strategic planning, financial management, and understanding of Sysco key metrics and systems (preferred). Analytical and technical skills in productivity, performance, and data analysis. Extensive knowledge of P&L and driving positive financial results. Strong presentation and negotiation skills; fact-based decision-making and pragmatic strategic execution. Advanced organizational and project management skills; ability to manage large, complex projects and shift priorities as needed. Customer service mindset; prompt responsiveness to customer needs and feedback. Problem solving, judgment, and professionalism under pressure. Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook). Familiarity with Forecasting/Demand Planning and Data Mining applications.
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Guest Worldwide is a global collective of dynamic, industry-leading companies with more than 40 years of experience serving the unique needs of diverse markets worldwide. From providing hospitality and distribution solutions at Guest Supply and manufacturing personal care amenities at Gilchrist & Soames, to producing versatile textile solutions at Manchester Mills, we serve more than 25,000 hotels in over 100 countries. Guest Worldwide is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sysco, a global food and beverage distribution company. Learn more by visiting www.guestworldwide.com Job Summary
Lead and transform the end-to-end manufacturing supply chain organization by building scalable planning, procurement, and inventory controls and by partnering with sourcing teams to optimize operational efficiency, ensure business continuity, and drive cost-effective growth. Responsible for integrating and leading contract manufacturers strategy globally, developing high-performing teams, and implementing integrated systems that align supply chain strategy with business objectives while maintaining quality standards and mitigating risks across internal operations and contract manufacturing partnerships. Develop and lead the business continuity plan for the Gilchrist & Soames business. Duties & Responsibilities
Strategic Supply Chain Leadership
Architect and direct a comprehensive supply chain planning organization, including master scheduling, short-term production planning, and procurement. Drive strategic transformation through development and execution of the supply chain roadmap, integrating best practices in planning, sourcing, materials management and strategic software integrity. Serve as the supply chain lead for cross-functional coordination with manufacturing, quality, sales, finance, and contract manufacturing partners. Master and Production Planning
Design and optimize master production planning processes aligned with sales forecasts and capacity constraints. Deploy advanced production scheduling tools to optimize throughput and minimize changeovers. Align raw material and component availability with manufacturing execution plans. Procurement and Sourcing
Partner with Procurement and Sourcing to build a strategic sourcing function to identify, qualify, and manage suppliers globally. Execute strategic supplier negotiations and spearhead cost optimization initiatives while ensuring quality and reliability. Implement supplier performance scorecards and risk mitigation plans. Inventory Management
Establish robust inventory control and replenishment processes for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods. Implement systematic inventory cycle counting and reconciliation practices. Lead root-cause analysis of excess and obsolete inventory (E&O) and implement proactive mitigation strategies. Contract Manufacturing Planning
Develop integrated planning processes for contract manufacturers (CMs) including demand signals, supply commitments, and replenishment. Standardize communication, tracking, and reporting practices for all CM planning activities. Optimize CM production lead times and batch sizes to align with forecast variability. Team Leadership and Development
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing supply chain team across planning, procurement, and sourcing. Foster a culture of accountability, agility, and data-driven decision-making. Serve as an executive mentor to directors and managers across the organization, playing a key role in developing leadership talent. Process and System Implementation
Engineer and deploy scalable SOPs, policies, and digital tools to support end-to-end supply chain processes. Champion the deployment of integrated supply chain planning and analytics platforms (e.g., MRP/ERP, dashboards). Ensure compliance with internal and external requirements (e.g., quality, traceability, Sysco policies). Business Continuity Plan
Build and manage a business continuity plan for defined critical customers/brands. Audit and scenario test planning of the business continuity plan. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Research or Business. Master/MBA degree preferred in Business Administration, Engineering Management, or Supply Chain Management. 15+ years of experience in supply chain operations and/or design, with leadership roles of increasing responsibility in related fields, responsible for architecting best-in-class processes and tools, ensuring supply continuity, inventory health, and reducing inventory excess and obsolescence. Experience leading teams of 5+ engineers and managers and collaborating with sourcing teams. Expertise in master planning, project management and inventory management. Skills
Strong leadership, mentoring, and team development abilities; collaborative and strategic team player; effective delegation. Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present information clearly to customers, management and cross-functional teams. Strong strategic planning, financial management, and understanding of Sysco key metrics and systems (preferred). Analytical and technical skills in productivity, performance, and data analysis. Extensive knowledge of P&L and driving positive financial results. Strong presentation and negotiation skills; fact-based decision-making and pragmatic strategic execution. Advanced organizational and project management skills; ability to manage large, complex projects and shift priorities as needed. Customer service mindset; prompt responsiveness to customer needs and feedback. Problem solving, judgment, and professionalism under pressure. Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook). Familiarity with Forecasting/Demand Planning and Data Mining applications.
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