SR Manager – Materials

Location:
Remote, Monterrey, Nuevo León

BASIC FUNCTION
Under Supply Chain Director Latin America , K&B Group supervision, the Supply Chain Manager, K&B Mexico and Rest of Latin America is responsible for leading areas related of Sales & Operations planning, Purchasing, Import & Export supply and Logistics (inbound and outbound) for Kohler products across Mexico and rest of Latin America excluding Brazil.

Scope Of Responsibilities

• Build, lead and coordinate all related Sales, Operations and Planning functions. Work in conjunction with Demand and Supply Teams for Kohler Kitchen and Bath Americas.
• Participates and builds actively the MBR and Capacity Planning, Inventory Controls for Mexico
• Supports and manages short- and long-term demand and supply fluctuations, collaborates closely with customer service, Operations, Manufacturing to guarantee optimal Inventory and Service Levels to Customers Collaboration with other K&B Global and Local Supply Chain teams and functions to ensure appropriate supply is available where required.
• This role encompasses comprehension and input into the demand planning process, alignment of supply management, support of New Product Development (NPD), management of product lead times, and accountability for delivering service commitments.
• Lead and manage all aspects of government regulatory compliance for international import and export shipments of the Kohler Co.
• Supports and Manage Current and future Direct Shipment Program with Sites in Asia to supply in Mexico, and Rest of Latin America, including the management of our 3PL Site in Monterrey Mexico
• Responsible and accountable to manage cost and drive efficiencies for all Transportation related costs for Inbound, Interplant freight and Customer Delivery freight movements.
• Works closely with Sourcing Transportation Group KBA to assure new and better rates are negotiated annually to drive cost efficiency on supply chain expenses.
• Works intimately with Customer Service KBA group to drive and maintain healthy Past Due levels, aged orders, LOTIF, works on recovery plans, customer visits, and interactions with Sales, Marketing and Product Marketing teams as well as claims and returns from customers.
• Supports Sales Teams on New Product Launches, campaigns and our Kohler Signature Stores and Kohler Experience Centers in Mexico and rest of Latin America
• Manage all aspects of sales journal reports including actual sales, forecasts, sales order entry, past due, aged orders as necessary.
• Develop supply plans and monitor adherence to drive SKUs to lead times target.
• Identify gaps between customer stated lead time performance and targets and adjust accordingly.
• Coordinate and ensure accurate and timely processing of import and export, and work closely with Trade Compliance to avoid paying unnecessary duties, work on future tariff mitigation efforts as needed.

RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS
Supervisory Relationships: Reports to the Managing Director of Latin America K&B Group

Direct Reports:

• Import & Export Coordinator Mexico
• SOP Demand Coordinator Mexico and Rest of Latin America
• Warehouse and Shipping Supervisor
• Sr Transportation Team (2 analysts)

Organization Relationships:Frequent contact with: Manufacturing, Marketing, Customer Service, International Transportation, Sales and Finance as well as the other K&B Supply Chain Teams.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Position requires a B.S. degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, Mathematics or a related field and +10 years of related experience.
• Knowledge and experience with lean manufacturing and project management techniques is highly valued.
• Specific knowledge in multi-site distribution networks and knowledge of materials management, inventory control, warehouse and DC operations, material handling equipment, and transportation are a plus.
• Experience negotiating contracts and creating and managing budgets and capital plans is a plus.
• Leadership, interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Exceptional Excel, SAP and analytical skills are required.
• Must be capable of defining, analyzing, and resolving complicated problems.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge in SAP system and e-commerce tools.
• Fluency in English. Portuguese is desirable.

COMPETENCIES
Individual should be energetic, analytic, open minded, management oriented, goal-oriented team player with the ability to meet, mentor, develop and influence people, effectively communicate, analyze, utilize systematic problem-solving techniques and make rational decisions.