Supply Chain Manager

Job purpose

This position is a leadership role to support and operationalize the development and implementation of multi-year strategic goal that brings maximum value for Beacon, within the Supply Chain organization (Inventory/Procurement focus). The role must plan and complete inventory profile & spend analyses, market and forward-looking forecasting analysis, purchase negotiations, implementation of optimization techniques, and supplier performance/supplier relationship management for the scope for which they are responsible. This position will report to the VP – Divisional Supply Chain.  

Duties and responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to a team of direct reports supporting the assigned branches within the region of responsibility.
• Establish strategy and tactics around delivering the best experience for our customers as it relates to stocked & replenished products – at the right time, place, quantity, and cost.
• Drive accountability with Purchase Order Management process and associated payables reconciliation needed.
• Execute all responsibilities associated with the day-to-day cycle count management process and annual physical inventory requirements.
• Develop budgets and institute inventory targets to drive execution on key strategic objectives; manage working capital targets for assigned responsibility
• Evaluate available supply chain and network optimization techniques to improve customer service levels for assigned scope
• Set process and controls to review, address and control slow moving/unhealthy inventory using available tools and analytics.
• Participate in and lead cross-functional teams to achieve desired results around product categories associated with key product lines.
• Establish strong business partnership with regional leadership (Sales, Finance, Operations and Category Management) to effectively deliver against Sales and Inventory objectives.
• Coach, train, and mentor the team to identify talent and improve productivity for the Supply Chain organization; build required bench strength and outline succession path.
• Implement a measurement process, conduct periodic reviews, and institute continuous improvement programs as required
• Develop demand forecasts based on demand patterns and business trends; gather and analyze upcoming market dynamics to make proactive decisions.
• Negotiate with existing and new suppliers to leverage spend, and develop new “preferred” supplier relations
• Partner closely with Category Management team and Product Managers to stay aligned on category & inventory strategy
• Collaborate with Marketing and Sales teams to operationalize private label offerings to the Beacon brand – where available
• Lead change management process for the team of buyers - to deliver exceptional field execution effectiveness and value to internal/external customers.
• Ensure effective inventory management techniques are in place to meet service level expectations for the market being served.
• Ensure the effective internal tracking and measurements necessary to effectively support the financial targets at the Branch, District, Region, and Division level
• Develop effective direct and indirect relationships to actively engage stakeholders in each region/division organization

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience with a minimum of 3 years in Procurement, Strategy, Finance, Engineering, Consulting, Sales
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering, Finance, or other technical discipline
• Demonstrated ability to develop comprehensive company programs and processes
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification, preferred
• Experience with category management, strategic sourcing, category planning, and supplier relationship management and negotiations.
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills.
• Ability to successfully operate in a highly matrixed environment, to effectively communicate with and influence all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated successful experience working in a demanding, high performance work environment and team-oriented culture
• Proficient skill with Personal Computer Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of business acumen, financial concepts, and procedures

Working conditions

• Minimal travel requirements as needed for business purposes
• candidate must be currently based out of or willing to relocate to Florida
• Work assignments may be completed remotely and/or available company offices within respective markets

Physical requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer and/or keyboard
• Heavy methods of verbal and auditory communication via phone, virtual calls, and/or email