Supply Chain Manager

The Role

Position Title: Supply Chain Manager

Position Summary

Lead and manage the Gurnee Supply Chain Team to deliver a reliable and effective production plan. Manage warehousing services that balance responsiveness, cost and inventory holding in full alignment with SIOP process.  Drive continuous improvement and standardization of processes for all supply chain activities. Make effective use of systems automation. Effective coordination with all areas of the Supply Chain and Business (manufacturing, demand management, warehousing). Scope covers planning for local manufacturing, resale and tolling with inventory management of finished goods to agreed stocking policies.  Drive alignment in the business and site of process and organization with global strategies and opportunities. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop & implement the overall Supply Chain Strategy for the site from supplier to customer

• Strategic with Purchase team for implementation of all supply sources

• Effectively consult, respond to and enable the planning/logistics team. Provide information as input to the creation & improvement of global distribution network through integrated planning systems

•  Provide information to the business as part of the SIOP process and the drive to optimize inventory. 

•  Act as a liaison between employees, internal/external support areas and other departments

•  Ensure difficult/sensitive problems are properly escalated in a timely appropriate manner

• Updates management on function issues and progress

• Supervise, lead, and develop sourcing, purchasing, production scheduling, warehousing, and inventory control team members.

• Develop ABC Inventory Control Policies.

• Complies with all regulatory statutes.

• Independently reviews and adjusts stocking position(s) on all stocking items which incorporates supply lead time and demand conditions to ensure adequate inventory turns and serve business needs.

• Reviews inventory and demand (forecasts, orders, requests for inventory) and sets 6+ month production schedule and capacity projections.

• Manages supply components of SIOP meetings.

• Manages the overall inventory stocking levels at all domestic locations (sets DRP Values) based on MRP and Forecast inputs.

• Assists in developing supply chain management procedures and processes.

• Alternate to Inventory Control and planners to manage daily Inventory duties.

• Participates on system implementation and upgrade teams.

Education & Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in sourcing, purchasing, planning, warehousing and logistics.  Management experience is required.

• College degree in operations, business, or other related areas or equivalent work experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Talents

• Communication: Demonstrates maturity in dealing with conflict etc.; superior communication skills including listening, verbal and written

• Computer skills: Understand and use of appropriate systems to enable the planning process – SAP, Epicor, Forecast Pro. 

• Building Teamwork: Demonstrates support of supply chain’s mission by maintaining favorable relationships with business peers, subordinates, and other internal/external customers.

• Customer focus: Demonstrate service-oriented attitude under all situations. 

• Developing People: Acts as a positive role model for others; Ability to successfully train and cross-train people, coach them in their current roles and develop them for future promotion.

Pay and Benefits

The estimated base pay range for this position is:  $110,000 - $160,000 annually.  Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, qualifications, skills and geographic location.  This position is eligible to participate in a short-term incentive program.

Vantage offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

• Medical, HSA, dental, vision

• FSA (limited purpose, dependent care, and commuter/parking)

• Life and AD&D insurance

• Accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance

• Short- and long-term disability

• EAP, identity theft protection

• Paid time off, Parental Leave

• 401(k) with company match

Equal Employment Opportunity

Vantage is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected category. 

About Vantage

Vantage provides natural solutions to our customers’ technical performance and marketing needs through a unique combination of chemistry, application expertise and service. Underpinned by our broad portfolio of formulations, ingredients and actives that are built on a backbone of sustainable oils, fats and their derivatives, Vantage targets selected markets and applications including personal care, food, surface treatment, agriculture, pharma, and consumer and industrial performance. Vantage is headquartered in Deerfield, IL., operates in 11 countries worldwide and employs more than 1,000 talented professionals focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences with every interaction.

We are a dynamic people-centered organization where you’ll be part of a collaborative global team. Embracing our cultural diversity, we learn from each other to constantly improve, adapt and iterate. We value the voices and talents of our colleagues, empowering them to drive their unique ideas to completion. We’re convinced that exceptionally motivated employees produce outstanding results and we celebrate them by fostering a culture of recognition, development, learning, excellence and shared achievement. Most importantly, we know you’re going to like it here.  For more information visit: vantagegrp.com or LinkedIn/vantage.