Job Description:

At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will

have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will

experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your

customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while

leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future

to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we

protect what matters most.

Team Overview

The right candidate will be invited to join the Tampa Plant team and continue a legacy of

over 55 years of successful operations in this location

Summary

We are looking for a Supply Chain Manager who will be responsible for working with

Corporate/Plant Logistics & Transportation, Purchasing, Sales, Accounting, Customer

Care, and the Plant/Site Management to develop and execute the Purchasing and

Distribution strategy for the Plant/Site operation. This is not a remote position. This

includes management responsibilities for all Supply Chain operations areas in the

plant/site; Warehouse and Shipping (including associated offsite Warehouses), Inventory

Control, Purchasing, Production Planning, Raw Material Planning and Receiving, and

Transportation Management (inbound/ outbound, including optimizing the local use of

GAF rail and truck fleet equipment). This position will assure that proper business and

safety processes are being followed in these areas. This position will report to the Plant

Manager with a dotted line to the Sr. Regional Distribution Manager.

Essential Duties

The individual will be responsible for the staffing and development of new and existing

Supply Chain employees (as related to their primary job function) to ensure facility and

department goals are aligned. Also, this individual will be accountable for the site(s)

achieving distribution cost goals, inbound freight metrics, service reliability metrics,

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purchasing, raw material cost savings and volume goals. The position will evaluate and

drive improvements in overall safety, along with operational cost effectiveness and

efficiency within the Supply Chain function.

Responsible for managing the relationships with key partners; both suppliers and

customers, negotiating cost and service for purchasing and transportation services,

leases and agreements to include fleet and Lift truck equipment. This individual will

coordinate with Corporate Purchasing Managers to ensure alignment with Corporate

contracts and efficient raw material planning and ordering to maximize value for GAF.

Some of these duties include:• Lead team in meeting or exceeding site safety goals, by providing a safe work

environment, training and materials as needed, and instilling a culture of safety in

Shipping/Warehousing and Private Fleet operations.• Drive down Supply Chain related costs through effective leadership and

management of the Plant's Supply Chain resources. Manage costs to budgetary

goals in the areas of Purchasing, Inbound and Outbound Transportation, Truck

and Rail Fleet and Warehouse Operations. Identify, champion, and capture cost

savings opportunities through Supply Chain related projects, including

collaboration with Corporate Purchasing, Logistics and Transportation, Sales,

Accounting, Customer Care, and the Plant team on the development of a

distribution strategy for 1) products shipped from his/her location, and 2) for

products manufactured by his/her Plant(s) in both normal and high-volume

periods. Work with the Corporate Distribution Group and Purchasing (as

necessary) to understand and take advantage of private fleets, and carrier

synergies within the GAF distribution network.• Effectively manage Supply Chain resources to ensure Service and Volume goals

are met and Procurement processes are followed. This includes ensuring effective

Production Scheduling, Raw Material ordering and inventory management,

Purchase Order management (including P.O. closure) and Supply Chain

execution. Maintain an effective inbound and outbound carrier baseCoordinate

with Corporate Purchasing and lead Plant's efforts to optimize raw material

delivered costs (FOB and freight) and ensure back-up / alternative supply options

exist for key raw materials. Lead efforts to ensure multiple suppliers for packaging

commodities such as pallet, stretch wraps, etc. are approved and contracted.

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Actively lead and/or participate in regional buying teams. Actively lead efforts to

become a Shipper of Choice and expand the carrier base to meet demand spikes

caused by sales promotions, seasonal buys, weather related business spikes, etc.• Ensure quality standards are met on inbound raw materials and outbound

finished goods, as well as in the execution of key Supply Chain processes

managed at the Plant. Work alongside Plant Quality Manager to ensure all raw

material corrective and preventive action (CAPA) requests are submitted to

vendors and follow up to ensure timely response from vendors. Ensure monthly

reporting of raw material rejects and other supplier metrics. Lead 1-2 vendor

audits every year. Ensure contractual commitments and supplier assessments,

ensuring all purchases are consistent with quality and delivery requirements.

Champion the Warehouse Improvement Process (WIP), ensuring that logistics

staff follows the process, minimizing labor cost, reporting weekly metrics,

conducting self-audits, meeting WIP goals (pallets handled/hour, labor cost per

pallet handled, cycle counting adherence, etc.). Identify process failures that led

to missed goals and develop and communicate continuous improvement plans

to achieve WIP goals.• Provide training and development plans, to include coaching, training and

staffing for new and existing Logistics and Purchasing employees (as related to

their primary job function) to ensure facility and department goals are aligned.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager

Under This Roof, We Require

Bachelor Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Accounting or Logistics/Supply

Chain

7 or more years of related experience in a high volume manufacturing, distribution,

purchasing, production planning, and transportation environment

Level Based Competencies are to be designated based on job level and content.

Facilitating Change

Building Strategic Working Relationships

Business Acumen

Developing Others

Stress Tolerance

Decision Making

Managing Conflict

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Under This Roof, We Also Value

Technical knowledge/skills (entry, intermediate, advanced):

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems (PS or SAP)

Advanced working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS -RF),

Advanced working knowledge of Inventory Management Systems and processes ,

such as FIFO, LIFO, WIP, Physical counts, Cycle counts, and process controls

Advanced knowledge of Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and software,

such as Carrier Point, JDA, and Oracle Transportation Management

Advanced knowledge of planning software/systems ( JDA)

Advanced experience working with standard Manufacturing concepts, practices, &

procedures

General knowledge/skills (entry, intermediate, advanced):

Advanced Communications skills, written and verbal

Intermediate experience in planning and budgeting

Advanced knowledge of Logistics and Supply Chain operations

Intermediate ability to execute projects within scope, schedule and budget

Advanced analytical skills

Advanced delegation skills

Intermediate leadership skills

Advanced coaching skills

Intermediate negotiation skills

Physical Requirements:

Ability to read and concentrate via computer data entry typing and proofreading

Must be able to climb ladders and/or stairs and walk on open grating on elevated

surfaces

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

perform the essential functions

Required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch

Frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling,

crouching, crawling, and balancing

Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office

machinery

Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as

communication through automated devices such as the telephone

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Required to sit, stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or

controls

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth

perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Must continuously have the ability to differentiate colors precisely

Occasionally operate business machines

Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds

How We Protect What Matters Most• We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and

vision for you and your family.• Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and

parenthood.• Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax

and/or Roth contributions.• Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life

balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a

referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee's primary

residence.• Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training

programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.• We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which

unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out

of a desire to be an ally.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable

accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable

accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process,

to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of

employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).