North American Supply Chain Manager

Justrite Safety Group is a growing family of industrial safety companies. Together we protect workers, workplaces, and the environment with a comprehensive range of industrial safety solutions. All Justrite Safety Group portfolio companies are united by deep safety knowledge, long experience, and a commitment to protecting people, property, and the planet.

SUMMARY:

The North American Supply Chain Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing inventory management systems to ensure efficient and cost-effective inventory control. This role involves analyzing inventory data, forecasting inventory needs, managing raw material and finished goods inventory levels, and working closely with various departments to streamline inventory processes. The North American Supply Chain Manager plays a crucial role in minimizing costs, reducing waste, and ensuring that the right products are available at the right time. Additionally, this role will work with all Business Units (BUs) to improve on-time delivery and service levels to customers, ensure optimized planning parameters, and optimize ERP planning systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain management, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a global environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and optimize inventory management systems.
• Analyze inventory data and forecast inventory needs.
• Manage raw material and finished goods inventory levels.
• Collaborate with various departments to streamline inventory processes.
• Work with all BUs to improve on-time delivery and service levels to customers.
• Ensure optimized planning parameters and ERP planning systems.
• Train staff on best practices and assist with implementation.
• Minimize costs and reduce waste.
• Ensure the right products are available at the right time.

Qualifications:

• Strong background in supply chain management.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a global environment.
• Experience with ERP planning systems.
• Strong training and implementation skills.
• Proven track record of improving on-time delivery and service levels.

Skills:

• Inventory management
• Data analysis and forecasting
• Collaboration and communication
• ERP system optimization
• Training and development
• Verbal and written communication skills, computer, industry knowledge, etc.
• Full understanding of ERP's and WMS systems and how they directly and indirectly interface at the systemic level. Not looking for a coder. Looking for an operational expert that can be a facilitator between our ERP/WMS and IT departments.
• Advanced excel skills (Ability to write Macro's or Use Visual Basics) Solid understanding of Power B.I. (Business Intelligence) or other Data Warehouse technology. Proven ability to prioritize and organize a demanding workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent Project Management Experience.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., APICS CSCP, CPIM) preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain management, particularly in a global setting.
• Willing to travel up to 50%

BENEFITS:

We offer excellent comprehensive benefits that include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits
• Health Care Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off including vacation & personal time
• 401K - with company match. Both pretax and Roth options available
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• Company paid Long Term Disability
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Wellness Program

This position is crucial for ensuring that our supply chain operations run smoothly, efficiently, and cost-effectively. If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for supply chain management and a proven ability to work in a global environment, we encourage you to apply.