You’ve picked a great time to join SeneGence. We’re looking forward to the next chapter in our company’s story and are looking for passionate people to join the team. SeneGence is a privately owned, network marketing company that is in the business of developing and selling personal care products through an independent sales network.
The Director of Supply Chain Operations & Procurement is responsible for all aspects of materials planning to support target days of supply (DOS), material cost, Contract Manufacturing scheduling and execution, SeneGence Manufacturing scheduling and execution, Inventory levels and Inventory Control to ensure that distributor orders are fulfilled on time. This position is also responsible for developing, selecting, and maintaining vendor and supplier relationships as well as the formulation and execution on strategic purchasing and planning initiatives to support the company’s forward direction. Will develop and make recommendations to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency of operations. Will also provide management and leadership to a team of individuals engaged in the planning functions, purchasing functions and inventory control functions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Analyze, prepare, manage and conduct monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) function to guarantee maximum utilization of manufacturing assets and meeting all customer sales and service/inventory level expectations.
- Be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in all areas of Supply Chain, including forecasting, planning, sourcing, buying, and inventory control across SeneGence global footprint of facilities and warehouses.
- Directly oversee, plan and execute annual Physical Inventory process with inventory control team and cross functional partners in Finance and Accounting and outside Auditing resources.
- Directly manage and supervise the Purchasing & Planning functions and personnel. Provide development and performance feedback and coaching.
- Establish and implement methods and best practices related to the systems and processes that support inventory forecasting, purchasing, planning, and material control.
- Work with manufacturing to ensure available capacity is effectively deployed to meet the demand forecast while maximizing production efficiencies and delivering on time delivery targets and inventory levels
- Coordinate cross functional resolution of day to day issues related to supply and demand discrepancies, ensures effective “lesson learned“ documentation.
- Identify and communicate inventory and service risks related to forecast changes or unplanned production downtime
- Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, NPD and R&D in planning for new items. Ensure and support the Quality Function Deployment (QFD) process is followed for all new programs.
- Interact frequently with Executive Team and report as required on critical management of top level procurement and planning related KPI’s.
- Work with Quality team to establish and implement a system to evaluate, monitor and report vendor scorecard performance.
- Adhere to established company policies, procedures, terms and conditions and legal matters that affect purchasing policies. Identify, develop and manage effective relationships with existing and potential suppliers of goods and services to meet the established cost, quality and delivery targets.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 15+ years of direct Supply Chain expertise in a manufacturing and contract manufacturing environment; Cosmetics industry required
- 10+ years of direct supervision/leadership
- Solid understanding and execution of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) function
- Strong ERP software experience. Detailed understanding of system structure, transactions and table structure is required. Experience with the implementation of a Tier I or II system is a very strong plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering or related field. Will consider unrelated degrees based on relevant experience.
- Master’s Degree in Supply Chain or Operational Planning preferred
- Current APICS-CSCP or CPIM Certification
- High level of organizational ability
- Advanced Excel skills required
- Competent in MS Office suite
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate inside and across functions as well as outside of the company
- Must be able to stand and/or sit for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to lift to 25 pounds.
SeneGence is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law.
About SeneGence
Founded in 1999 by Joni Rogers-Kante, SeneGence exploded into the marketplace with the launch of LipSense color technology, and quickly rose in popularity as the creator of The Original Long-Lasting Liquid Lip Color. Along with its premier product, SeneGence enabled a way for women to be independent and successful in business, regardless of age, background, or education.
More than 20 years later, SeneGence has expanded its line of products that really work to include anti-aging skin care, long-lasting cosmetics, new men’s line, and has thousands of Distributors in 17 countries across the globe. Even still, the commitment to empowering women has remained the same. SeneGence’s nonprofit organization, The Make Sense Foundation, regularly raises and contributes funds for women and children in need as part of the overall plan to give back to the global community.