Manager, Americas Supply Management

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We are looking for a Manager, Supply Management, Americas in Mills River. The Manager, Supply Management, Americas will be responsible for leading and developing the supply management team and planning processes. This includes overseeing supply plans, Jumbo availability in the chain, balancing short & mid term coating capacity & demand, managing Jumbo inventory and coordinating stock optimization in the entire supply chain in the region. The goal is to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure high service level.

Greetings from your future manager

I warmly welcome you to the dynamic team of Supply Management in Americas. In this role you will have the opportunity to lead a team of supply chain experts and drive new vision of supply planning and inventory management for the region. You will be able to show your expertise in planning area and implement it in Americas region. We are focused on delivering extraordinary service to our Customers via collaboration and continuous improvement. Sounds interesting? If yes, take the opportunity – Krzysztof Kwiatos, Supply Management Director

What you will do

• Lead the regional supply management team, developing their competences and securing the appropriate resourcing , ensuring adherence to business needs, safety and quality standards

• Drive and lead the supply management including supply & production planning of finished goods, product replenishment processes from plants to terminals & warehouses and KPI's

• Lead the inventory management processes of finished goods, coordinate stock optimization programs and processes in entire supply chain

• Identify inefficiencies in the supply chain service processes of products from production up to delivery and collaborate with other functions to drive product service improvement

• Drive supply chain processes, reviews and data analysis to identify improvement requirements and drive their implementation in collaboration with development team

• Ensure all supply management activities comply with relevant laws and regulations

Who you are

• You have a university degree with minimum 5 years of managerial experience in supply planning management in a global environment

• You have experience in leading teams on-site and remotely

• You have communication, collaboration, relationship building and influencing others capabilities

• You are able to assimilate information from multiple sources while maintaining focus on a broad range of detailed information

• You have highly developed analytical skills and proactive approach in managing potential supply chain disruptions

• You have result-driven way of working and out-of-the-box thinking capabilities

• You have great business acumen and understanding, strategic thinking, strategy development and implementation capabilities

• You have experience in working with multiple ERP and analytical tools

• You have long term process and tools development focus

• You have experience in leading Sales and Operations Planning process

• You have experience in S&OP and S&OE processes and scenario planning

This is what we offer to you

• A meaningful job – We have an inspiring purpose ‘We create a future beyond fossils. Our work is impactful and transformative.

• A caring community – Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.

• Development opportunities – We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.

• Responsible employer - Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas from climate change to biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.

• Comprehensive benefit package - UPM’s benefit package includes medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Additional information

Location: Mills River

Travel requirements: Ability to travel approximately 20% of the time

Working model: Hybrid working environment

If you are interested in this job offer, please submit your application via Apply button by November 17, 2024.

This Job Description is intended to be a guide and is not intended to be a contract of employment, explicit or implicit. All contents are subject to change at the sole discretion of the company.

Only candidates authorized to work within the United States without sponsorship will be considered.

UPM North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

UPM Raflatac offers high-quality self-adhesive paper and film products including label materials, graphics solutions and removable self-adhesive products. We operate 12 factories and deliver our innovative and sustainable products through our global network of distribution terminals. We are one of UPM’s growth businesses and employ around 3,100 people. Our sales reached almost EUR 1,5 billion (USD 1,6 billion) in 2023. Find out how we are labeling a smarter future beyond fossils at www.upmraflatac.com.

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