Supply Chain Manager

Soudal USA
Elizabethtown, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/7/2024
Company Overview
Soudal is Europe’s largest independent manufacturer of Sealants, Adhesives and PU foams for both professionals and private users. With now more than 4000 employees, group sales exceeding 1.4 billion USD and over 25 production sites on five continents. This 100% Belgian family-owned business has grown into a global player and expert in chemical products and solutions for construction, retail and industry. For our US operations, based out of Elizabethtown (KY), we are looking for a motivated account manager to join our retail/hardware sales team and support the growth ambitions of the Soudal brand in the US.
Job Description
Soudal is currently seeking an enthusiastic, team-oriented Supply Chain Manager. The Supply Chain Manager will be a part of a global supply and procurement team responsible for every stage of the organization’s supply chain, including negotiating and purchasing of materials to inventory planning, tracking, and control.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Strategic Inventory Management: Oversee inventory levels across finished goods, ensuring overall plant performance and goals.
  • Forecasting and Planning: Assist in managing short and medium-term forecasts and supply plans, contributing to the development and execution of inventory strategies.
  • Collaborative Leadership: Work closely with our warehouse management team to drive supply chain and operational excellence, facilitating expansion to support company growth.
  • Vendor and Supplier Relations: Collaborate effectively with various vendors and suppliers to uphold quality and safety standards. Develop and implement negotiation strategies to deliver cost savings.
  • Performance Monitoring: Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) for the team and track performance against Soudal’s expectations, ensuring continuous improvement and efficiency gains.
  • Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot problems associated with supply chain process using PDCA methodology of problem solving and continuous improvement.
  • Team Leadership: Train and mentor employees, including safety guidelines and company culture, creating a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment aligned with Soudal’s strategic objectives. Help buyers negotiate contracts with suppliers, manage inventory, evaluate quality and goods.
Qualifications:
  • Education/Experience Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management a plus. Must have 3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment serving in a supply chain/inventory management role.
  • Deep Understanding of Supply Chain Processes: Proven history in supply chain management, inventory management with a keen understanding of industry best practices and processes. Knowledgeable in ISO 9001 global standards and compliance preferred.
  • Analytical Acumen: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with the ability to independently execute tasks and escalate issues as needed.
  • Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, essential for effective collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
  • Organizational Excellence: Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, combined with strong project management capabilities to meet deadlines and milestones as set forth by the company.
Company Benefits
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Vacation Time
  • Sick Time
  • 11 Paid Holidays
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Soudal is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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