Supply Chain Manager, Raw Materials

Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

• $80,000 - $100,000* base salary + annual bonus
• Wellness rewards to fund your HRA or HSA
• Paid holidays, time off, parental and other leaves
• Financial protection benefits such as life, AD&D and disability insurance, and 401(k) Plan with employer matching contributions
• Education Support (for example, tuition reimbursement, Chairman's Scholarship, 529 College Savings Plan)
• Broad Based Employee Award Program-value sharing plan for all employees with one year of service
• Employee Assistance Program and much more!

*The range provided is based on cost of living/geography and what we believe is reasonable in the market at the time of posting. This role may be eligible for annual bonus and annual merit increase, as well as long term compensation. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors.

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

This position is responsible for ensuring that strategic material planning processes are in place to enable operational and production continuity. They will contribute to the creation and implementation of best practices, company vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve raw material planning performance. Takes a coordinating lead, working closely with internal and external parties to ensure supply of materials are in place to satisfy production requirements. Able to deliver efficient, effective and flexible solutions to meet production requirements. This role holds people and budgetary management responsibilities for working capital management for assigned business units.

• Manage, coach and develop a high performing team that meets agreed objectives which delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements.
• Ensure that material scheduling strategies and processes are in place and work effectively to ensure. material supply meets production requirements with minimum stock levels, while optimizing cost.
• Take ownership of material planning issues that arise, including over or under delivery and take any follow up actions especially in the event of material shortages that affect production
• Work closely with the sourcing team to ensure sourcing strategies are optimized.
• Assess volume requirements against planning assumptions.
• Manage inventory risk and ensure that contingency plans are in place.
• Seek and recommend solutions to overcome issues arising in order to meet production requirements and address operational risks.
• Ensure that any Material Requirements Planning system or IT system in place is effective and that data is accurate and up to date and resolve any issues as required.
• Investigate and implement system enhancement initiatives.
• Resolves discrepancies and issues in invoices and purchase orders.
• Responsible for communication between operations, sales, customer service, quoting and suppliers to ensure that adequate raw material is received, and proper information is obtained.
• Manage multiple tasks with varying timelines/priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Supplier ownership/relationship management.
• Complete month end activities to support cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
• Support/lead cross functional improvement projects driving increased profitability.
• Support New Product Introduction trials and item master data set-ups.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Work experience, required
• 5+ years of relevant experience in purchasing, planning, and supplier management
• Proven management skills with the ability to optimize team performance and development
• Excellent communication, leadership, project management and relationship building skills
• Strong analytical, business process analysis and problem-solving capabilities
• Be highly "process driven" and continuously improve the supply chain buying/planning.
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• High motivation and results-oriented work ethic
• Adaptability-able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to travel as needed (less than 25%)
• Proficiency in analytical tools and databases, including MS Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project, and ERP systems including Microsoft AX, BAAN, PRMS, SAP, Rapid Response

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

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