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Recochem Inc. is a Canadian owned, privately held company with a global reputation for quality products, aggressive market penetration and diverse distribution channels. For over 70 years, we have been known for innovation, agility, growth and socially responsible business practices.
Recochem Canada – a producer, formulator, contract packager and wholesale distributor of chemical products in the automotive/heavy duty, household and hardware markets, from six strategically located manufacturing facilities throughout Canada.
The Manager of Supply Chain will have responsibility for Distribution inbound and outbound, planning and scheduling, distribution, warehousing, and inventory control. This position will provide leadership and direction on a cross functional basis. The Manager of Supply Chain will also be responsible for the daily execution of best-in-class customer service levels and product availability through on-time delivery and optimal management of resources.
Responsibilities
- 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, Logistics, Quality and Customer Service to ensure team alignment and execute strategic planning initiatives.
- Be highly “process driven” and continuously improve the supply chain and manage complex customer needs.
- Benchmark and work to understand similar environments in order to implement best practices to transform Recochem into world-class.
- Achieve all agreed targets for People (safety, CI), Customer Service (OTIF, quality), Processes (order fill, inventory), Financial (inventory days, OPEX) and other metrics.
- Collaborate closely with S&Ops, Customer Service and Operations teams.
- Identify process bottlenecks and implement solutions through Recochem CI and programs.
- Oversee warehousing and distribution, 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 customers. This includes all inbound, intercompany, and outbound material movement. to the customers on time.
- Interact with our Bulk and Rail Operations, which includes the equipment, drivers, and fleet activities.
- Oversee Warehouse and Distribution, which include all sites both internal and external, equipment and staff that are in place to support operations.
- Identify the most efficient and cost-effective methods to move inventory throughout the supply chain like truck vs. rail, own fleet, and storage vs. 3rd party logistics companies.
- Identify strategic alliances to meet our logistical needs.
- Oversee Inventory Control, which will focus on improving our cash position by efficiently managing inventory, while still maintaining our high standards of customer service.
- Support the S&OP process and key sales initiatives.
Experience/Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree or related post-secondary education
- Experience in Strategic Planning and Execution
- Leadership in change management
- Expertise in contracting and negotiating.
- Risk Management
- 10 years experience in transportation industry including and not limited to rail, and truck transportation, private fleet management, warehousing and distribution.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Professional written and verbal communication
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to build, develop and motivate teams.
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Internally driven and motivated
- Strong Knowledge of transportation functions
- Strong knowledge of the competitive environment
- Customer focused.