Supply Chain / Manufacturing Job Description

Supply Chain / Manufacturing Job Description

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Supply chain / manufacturing provides direct internal customer support to manufacturing, site planning, inventory control, quality assurance, quality control, global master data management, and IT.

Supply Chain / Manufacturing Duties & Responsibilities

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Sample responsibilities for this position include:

Provides support for presentations, project reports, and project management
Responsible for surveying and validating the appropriateness of the company’s vendors and suppliers (within Food and Beverage) to ensure that the proper levels of risk management and quality assurance (including hold-harmless, indemnification, ) are maintained throughout the supply chain
Continually collaborate with the company’s Facilities and Technical Services Departments to maintain the adequacy, safety, and readiness of its facilities, compliance with all applicable codes and regulatory guidelines
Serves as key interface with business partners responsible for problem formulation, project development support and delivery of business requests
Assists in identifying business problems or bringing business questions to R&D Facilitates interactions among teams in operations and within GDIA (Global Data, Insight & Analytics)
Creates and provides customer driven metrics to monitor delivery of projects
Communicates critical assessments of programs to business partners
Assists in mentoring team members on systems and processes
Lead the Manufacturing Supply Chain across multiple categories (cosmetics, skincare, haircare) for all Contract Manufacturers to obtain expected delivery of product based on established production plans
Business integration of new categories and acquisitions

Supply Chain / Manufacturing Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Licensing or Certifications for Supply Chain / Manufacturing

List any licenses or certifications required by the position: APICS, PMP, CPIM, ISO, CPR, NPI, CPSM, CSCP, D365, AX

Education for Supply Chain / Manufacturing

Typically a job would require a certain level of education.

Employers hiring for the supply chain / manufacturing job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Engineering, Business, Manufacturing, MBA, Science, Technical, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science

Skills for Supply Chain / Manufacturing

Desired skills for supply chain / manufacturing include:

Internal control principles
Executing the plan
Project management
Project planning
Equipment reliability
Managing assets and quality
Managing external resources
Production procedures
Test methodologies and statistical tools used to solve problems
Manufacturing processes

Desired experience for supply chain / manufacturing includes:

Development of the Contract Manufacturing strategy across categories
Harmonize reporting and standardization across categories
Issue long range production plan as required and review this plan with each operating unit to insure complete production attainment and proper prioritization for short term scheduling
Control the flow of information to and from marketing departments concerning new product launches and on-going business
Oversee the plan validation (master scheduling)
Develop cost estimates and new project feasibility studies for marketing including manufacturing input which can improve timing and reduce cost of project launches

Supply Chain / Manufacturing Examples

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Supply Chain / Manufacturing Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of supply chain / manufacturing. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for supply chain / manufacturing
  • Work with the contract manufacturers to develop new inventory control systems that will improve material flow and reduce the days of supply on-hand the liability for component inventory costs
  • Install and maintain Material Planning Requirements (MRP) including bill of material maintenance for new products
  • Develop inventory reduction and agility strategy with Contract Manufacturers
  • Develop three (3) year plan, budget inventory plans, and financial trends on a routine basis for the control and management of inventory
  • Assist with all contract manufacturers with control of component and work-in-process inventories
  • Ensure the management and control of excess and obsolete inventory
  • Fully support and communicate an interdependent safety culture and works proactively with the contract manufacturers to accomplish the safety mission of L’Oreal USA
  • Communicate, support and embrace the Quality and Environmental missions of L’Oreal USA
  • Identifies capacity gaps
  • Finance Business Partner for Tech Ops, providing financial direction and insight including identification of key value drivers and Business KPIs, helping Operating Units and functions deliver their short term and long term goals through proactive day-to-day support, challenge, influence and insight
Qualifications for supply chain / manufacturing
  • Manufacturing P&L responsbility (7 years)
  • Develop and maintain Supplier Scorecards and KPI's to facilitate continuous improvement in the areas of Production, Fulfillment, Quality, Cost of Goods, Inventory Management, Waste, and other metrics
  • Ensure that contract manufacturing agreements are in place, and suppliers are in compliance with terms and conditions
  • Investigate, develop and implement Corrective Action plans to address complaints or issues relating to products or services provided by Contract Manufacturing partners
  • Team with Procurement, QA, R&D, to seek out and evaluate new manufacturing capabilities consistent with early stage product development
  • Lead Key Business Reviews to ensure alignment with Contract Manufacturer related to performance, continuous improvement goals, and platform strategy
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a supply chain / manufacturing. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for supply chain / manufacturing
  • Manage the financial reporting process relating to all aspects of COGS and Gross Margin analysis, Inventory, and the Technical Operations aspects of R&D for responsible Operating Unit and functions in collaboration with the Finance Manager responsible for consolidation and reporting developing standardized formats for provision of information to customers
  • Manage the financial planning process for responsible Operating Unit and functions (budget, forecast, long range plan) in collaboration with the Finance Manager responsible for consolidation to provide insightful and influential forward looking direction, to develop key scenarios, and to identify key risks/uncertainties and plans for potential mitigation
  • Dotted line collaboration with Finance Manager, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Technical Operations responsible for consolidation of financial results
  • Manage and develop full-time staff members as assigned providing daily oversight, direction, and priority setting
  • Finance Business Partner for a number of Tech Ops Leadership Team (TOLT) members (Product Strategy, Quality, Supply Chain, Small Molecule), providing financial direction and strategic insight including tracking and measurement of key value drivers and Business KPIs, helping functions deliver their short term and long term goals and influencing strategy
  • Finance Business Partner providing strategic decision support, influencing short and longer term investment decisions and identifying opportunities to invest, save costs, and mitigate risks on a global basis
  • Accountable for all Finance support to responsible functions, acting as the conduit for other functions within Finance supporting all aspects of the management of COGS and the Tech Ops aspects of R&D and associated reporting as assigned
  • Provide analytical support for the financial performance management process for responsible functions and Pipeline BU / Product Lines as assigned (objective setting, budget vs
  • Support the financial planning process for responsible functions (budget, forecast, long range plan) to provide insightful and influential forward looking direction, to develop key scenarios, and to identify key risks/uncertainties and plans for potential mitigation
  • Working in conjunction with the Finance Manager, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Tech Ops to prepare reports and analysis for provision of relevant COGS and the Tech Ops aspects of R&D information to customers supporting monthly, annual, and periodic ad-hoc reporting and analysis requirements
Qualifications for supply chain / manufacturing
  • The Senior Financial Analyst, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Technical Operations Finance is a key contributor on the Shire Tech Ops Finance team, reporting to the Finance Manager, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Tech Ops Finance
  • Working knowledge of Manufacturing & Supply Chain and biotech industry experience in International Pharmaceuticals preferred
  • Oversight and responsibility for financial planning, forecasting and budgeting for COGS
  • Ongoing analysis and business group support associated with COGS including cost management, value added analysis, scenario modeling, and new/emerging business models
  • Identifying and solving business problems and issues
  • Improving efficiency and effectiveness of finance activities and reporting through automation and detailed analytics
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a supply chain / manufacturing. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for supply chain / manufacturing
  • Leads cross-functional teams in sourcing decisions
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive budgets/forecasts including capital expenditures for all Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Regulatory and Quality
  • Provide input to strategic planning for manufacturing projects
  • Reconcile and track monthly results to budgets and requisitions to ensure that financial targets are met
  • Coordinate gathering of volume forecasts from Commercial Finance to develop costs of goods sold, inventory purchase schedules and obsolescence projections
  • Lead and or support projects within MOSC and Finance related to financial questions, processes or tools
  • Provide department-level financial reporting/budgeting data and analysis to support corporate FP&A process
  • Assist in preparation of monthly global reporting packages including income statements and key balance sheet items
  • Lead the integration of new acquisition budgets/process into the latest budget cycle
  • Serve as a subject-matter expert for process improvements, system upgrades or implementations
Qualifications for supply chain / manufacturing
  • A track record of influence the business through initiative and in bringing financial analysis and insight
  • Knowledge of the Consumer Electronics industry is preferred but not mandatory
  • 6+ years of professional experience in multiple industries
  • Minimum of 10 years of Finance experience with a minimum of 4 years of Operations Finance experience
  • 7+ years of experience in financial planning and forecasting required
  • 7+ years of experience in pharmaceutical R&D process highly preferred
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of supply chain / manufacturing. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for supply chain / manufacturing
  • Mechanical Engineers and Industrial Engineers preferred
  • Play a key role in developing and implementing processes for Orthopedics cleaning and packaging operations
  • Participate on cross-functional teams concentrating on the improvement of existing processes the development of new processes in support of product launches
  • This will include providing manufacturing Engineering support to Orthopedics Operations
  • Work closely with supplier quality and R&D on identifying and qualifying the vendors on critical to function and quality dimensions performing process capability, COV, and GR&R studies
  • Conduct Process Verification and Validation activities with our internal manufacturing team our external suppliers
  • Provide leadership in all areas of the Quality System, including, but not limited to Corrective & Preventive Actions, Nonconforming Materials, Risk Management
  • Participate on cross-functional teams concentrating on the development of new processes in support of product launches
  • Process improvement activities which can include equipment upgrades or new equipment replacement projects
  • Will learn how to use mini-tab to statistically study dimensional or process outcomes to allow new improvement projects to proceed
Qualifications for supply chain / manufacturing
  • A self-starter with solid analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills (able to clearly link financial results to operational performance drivers)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint) is required
  • Ability to work under rigorous time constraints and manage multi-tasks
  • Demonstrated financial modeling/risk analysis experience
  • Proactive, professional demeanor
  • Good organization, communication and detail orientation skills required
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of supply chain / manufacturing. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for supply chain / manufacturing
  • Work on lean manufacturing projects to help eliminate wastes in the process
  • Help analyze scrap for trends to set up a queue for additional improvement projects
  • Take on Kaizen ideas implementation for the ideas submitted by employees for improvements
  • Assisting the Engineer with running trials, for improvements on existing products to improve yields and reduce costs
  • Assist Shell Room engineer doing testing and analysis of production slurries to keep production processes in control
  • Work on cross-functional teams to support and lead absorbable process engineering projects and line-support initiatives
  • Interactions with various manufacturing teams and processes will be required on a daily basis
  • Projects range from new product introductions and new equipment technology implementations, to process and equipment improvement projects
  • Chemical, mechanical, and electrical/computer engineering majors are preferred
  • Strong leadership, initiative, and time management skills are desired
Qualifications for supply chain / manufacturing
  • Opportunities to support both Safety and Environmental projects day to day activities
  • Hazardous waste tracking, profiling and management skills will be learned
  • Safety programs including near miss reporting processes, machine guarding, lock out Tag out will be supported
  • Waste water treatment operational support will include sampling and reporting procedures
  • Environmental engineering, Environmental science and mechanical engineering students are typically good fits with this program
  • Use mathematical skills and engineering/materials knowledge to solve problems and propose solutions

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