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    VP - Supply Chain - Detroit, United States - Opta Group LLC.

    Opta Group LLC.
    Opta Group LLC. Detroit, United States

    1 week ago

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    Description


    From our roots providing sand to local foundries in the 1880's, Opta has grown to an international group of companies committed to delivering optimal results for our customers.

    Opta's purpose is to be the leading supplier of performance solutions for

    metallurgical

    , value-added glass, and specialty chemical applications.


    We strive to be the leading provider of innovative steelmaking reagents, slag conditioners, and metal remediation materials consumed in the North American and European markets.

    We aim to be the market leader in steelmaking products through an unwavering focus on supporting our customers' needs. We measure our success by our presence in a majority of steel mills throughout the world.

    Our vision is to expand our geographic reach and broaden into adjacent industries such as aluminum, copper, concrete, and glass.


    OPTA CORE VALUES

    OPTA CORE VALUES
    Accountability

    and

    Integrity

    in everything we do


    PEOPLE :
    We will invest in our people with promoting

    Diversity

    and

    Inclusion for the success of our organization


    CUSTOMERS:
    Committed to our customers to deliver

    Consistent Quality

    products,

    Solutions

    and

    Service


    SAFETY:
    Providing employees a

    Safe

    environment in which to thrive


    INNOVATION:
    Deliver outstanding performance through

    Continuous Improvement

    and

    Creativity


    SUSTAINABILITY:
    Enhancing

    Sustainability

    by respecting and protecting the

    Environment

    in the communication where we live and work

    Position Summary
    Reporting to the NAM President, the

    Vice President of Supply Chain

    (VPSC) will have responsibility for procurement, logistics, inventory control, and support on planning and scheduling.


    S/he will be responsible for:

    the development and communication of the supply chain in order to drive high customer service while optimizing inventory levels; oversee the supply chain budget and operating performance, along with key service, quality and cost metrics and focus on continuous improvement programs.; provide strategic cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Operations, Quality and Customer Service to ensure team alignment and execute strategic planning initiatives.

    The VPSC must be highly "process driven" and continuously improve the supply chain and manage complex customer needs, as well as benchmark and work to understand similar environments in order to implement best practices to continue to transform Opta in a world class company.

    Among responsibilities, s/he will be overseeing the inventory, distribution, and transportation activities of an organization, directing and overseeing the supply chain management team in order to optimize several manufacturing locations and potential distribution centers, and leading procurement efforts to efficiently and effectively enable NAM MS to maximize the value received from suppliers to meet its objectives.

    Duties/Responsibilities
    Procurement
    Oversee Procurement, which will work with Planning and Scheduling to ensure the required raw products and materials needed by operations and labeling are available at the most cost-effective price to meet customer demand and quality standards
    Maintain working knowledge of key markets, commodities and inputs, and establish indicator metrics to identify price movements
    Develop strong relationships with key suppliers
    Lead key contract/pricing negotiations
    Identify strategic sourcing alliances
    Logistics

    Oversees Logistics, which manages the flow of goods between the point of origin and the point of consumption in the most efficient and cost-effective manner to meet the requirements of the chain, mainly focusing on the customer.

    This includes all inbound, intercompany, and outbound material movement

    Inbound is responsible for coordinating the transfer of raw products and materials from suppliers to operations, where and when they are needed, for production and labeling
    Intercompany is responsible for coordinating all in-house inventory movement, warehouse utilization and outside warehousing
    Outbound is responsible for arranging and delivering desired quantity of finished goods to the customers on time

    Oversees the transportation, which includes both owned and third part fleet
    Identify the most efficient and cost-effective methods to move inventory throughout the supply chain

    truck vs. rail, rail vs. barge, potential distribution center

    Identify strategic alliances to meet our logistical needs
    Manage and direct a team to oversee a logistics network: negotiating contracts with 3PLs, maximizing throughput, ensuring reliability, and with a focused attention toward optimized operating expenses and investment returns
    Planning and Scheduling
    Work with Commercial area to oversee the execution of the planning in a detailed schedule (MRP), work with demand planning and customer service to schedule production and labeling to meet customer requirements, as well as coordinate with procurement and logistics to supply the inputs required to meet the schedule
    Oversee the inventory control, which will focus on improving our cash position by efficiently managing inventory, while still maintaining our high standards of customer service
    Ensure every step of the process is functioning effectively to avoid costly delays and lost sales opportunities
    Management
    Build a team of agile, "can do", people with experience in multinational sourcing, managing third party logistics, forecasting demand, and ensuring quality

    Launch, foster, and grow a culture within your team that's entrepreneurial: relishes the unknown, a focus on rapid ideation and nimble execution—staying ahead of the competition, breaking paradigms, learning from mistakes, and requiring critical feedback.

    Provide effective leadership, direction and coaching to direct and indirect reports including, but not limited to, delegating, staffing, performance appraisals, promotions, salary recommendations and terminations

    Work alongside NAM MS leaders to develop the company's business plan, including strategic sourcing and procurement, vendor management, materials management, logistics, and SOPs.

    Establish a reliable network of manufacturing and logistics operating partners to ensure reliable and effective end-to-end supply chain execution of the company's products in line with customers' expectations for on-time delivery
    Work collectively with the corporate finance team to create baseline budgets for all core departmental functions and function as the primary owner for overseeing monthly, quarterly, and annual results
    Required Skills/Abilities
    Lean Six Sigma/Continuous Improvement methodologies. Ability to critically think and be experienced in the use of problem solving and other 6 sigma tools
    Strategic thinker with confidence and speed in execution
    Ability to solve complex problems & to reach & implement solutions
    Strong communication and presentation skills to influence external & internal Stakeholders, often at senior levels
    Knowledge of commercial contract language and structuring
    High EH&S standards and proven experience with safety improvements
    Excellent analytical and negotiation skills
    Excellent verbal/communications skills
    Education and Experience
    Bachelor's degree, Master's in Procurement, Business, Sales or Marketing, or Chemical engineering with strong commercial affinity
    MBA preferred
    Minimum of 10 years' experience in Procurement &/or Supply Chain/Logistics roles, ideally within the chemical/process or allied industries, with recent experience in a materially similar, senior level position
    5+ years of people leadership experience (10+ person organization) with hands-on and strategic management of objectives
    Physical Requirements
    Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
    Must be able to access and navigate the production facility
    Opta offers a diverse

    compensation

    and

    benefit package


    that includes the following:
    Extended Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Benefits
    Health Savings Account
    Life, AD&D, and Dependent Life Insurance
    Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
    Employee Assistance Program
    Professional Development
    Paid Time Off
    401(k) Match
    Competitive Compensation Program
    On Demand Pay (Dayforce Wallet)
    We thank everyone for applying however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    T


    he above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.

    They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

    All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.


    Opta USA, an Opta Group Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers employment opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age , national origin, sexual orientation, or physical disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement).

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