Supply Chain Leader
Current- Creates and maintains strong working relationships within all areas of Supply Chain Management Team, Quality Assurance Team, and Commercial Team- Proactively seeks out problems and issues and takes initiative to develop and implement effective solutions.- Manages all aspects of the warehousing of products in accordance with accepted corporate standards, including inventory control, warehouse environment- Leads the development and management of warehouse operating metrics in accordance with warehouse partner/vendor, managing partner relationship and assessment of partner performance- Manages all in warehouse product work for sale including, inspection, and over-labeling.- Manages all aspects of distribution of product to end customers with a focus on customer service and maximizing productivity/cost effectiveness- Manages all aspects of the order entry process with a focus on maximizing customer service levels and productivity/cost effectiveness- Manages distribution component of internal business operations including, sample fulfillment, product replacement, direct marketing fulfillment programs, and promotional materials.- Negotiates and prioritizes conflicting and competing demands.- Leads the analysis of customer requirements for items, and manages short supply situations with proactive communication and high level of customer service- Continuously seeks opportunities for development and knowledge relating to the business as well as career development- Intense commitment to a continuous review of the order entry and distribution process with recommendations to drive costs down and increase customer service.- Manages the performance of direct reports, encourages development consistent with the Values - Leads the Sales and Operations Planning process- Works to develop inventory target positions for products and tracks progress to achievement, identifies rationale for under/over achievement and makes recommendations to management for solutions.