Senior Materials/Supply Chain Manager
Company: Whisker
Location: Juneau
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Whisker, formerly known as AutoPets, is the maker of
Litter-Robot, Feeder-Robot, and Litterbox.com. At Whisker, we
believe pet parenthood can always get better.As leading innovators
in pet tech and refined pet accessories, we work tirelessly to
solve problems and deliver smarter insights for pet parents while
enriching the lives of pets. Whether it's a self-cleaning litter
box that automates scooping, an automatic feeder that helps pets
develop healthier eating habits, or a modern cat tree that delights
both humans and felines, we strive to deliver better solutions for
consumers while transforming pet care along the way. To us, having
a pet is the best thing ever. At Whisker, life together just keeps
getting better.Whisker is based in Auburn Hills, Michigan and
Juneau, Wisconsin with 350+ passionate team membersSummary:The
Senior Materials & Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for all
aspects of material purchasing/buying, production planning &
scheduling, inventory management; capacity planning and
shipping/receiving functions for our Juneau Wisconsin Operations
Site.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:This list of duties and
responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to
include other duties and responsibilities, as deemed
necessary.Leads the sales & operations planning working directly
with marketing, finance and operations teamsOversees material
resource planning to ensure appropriate levels of inventory are in
place to support production schedules and inventory targetsLeads a
team of buyers to facilitate timely placements of purchase orders
and communication with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of
components to support production plansOversees the production
planning / scheduling team to meet customer demand and lead time
commitmentsLeads and coordinates short and long term capacity
planning in relation to both current and future state objectives to
meet both tactical and strategic goalsIdentifies solutions to
supply chain challenges, working with cross functional teams to
ensure customer satisfaction is protectedMaintains accurate
finished goods, work-In-progress and raw material inventories
through ongoing cycle counting program and annual inventory
countsWorks with engineering and manufacturing to ensure timely
communication and execution of pilot builds and new program
launchesPeriodically evaluate systems (not limited to ERP systems)
and processes to improve efficiency and accuracy of the materials
teamLeadership Responsibilities:Directly supervises the department.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Whisker
policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include
interviewing, training, and hiring Team Members, planning,
assigning and directing work, appraising performance, addressing
Team Member issues, and upholding safety and quality
guidelines.Requirements & QualificationsBachelor's degree in
Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related
field.5 years minimum experience in Materials Management,
preferably in an Manufacturing or Assembly environment.Experience
leading purchasing, sourcing, supplier, and inventory
managementPrior Management / supervisory experienceStrong knowledge
of ERP/MRP systems required. SAP preferred.Strong knowledge of
costing structure and schedulingStrong written, verbal and
interpersonal communication skillsExcellent analytical and
organizational skills along with the ability to handle multiple
projects effectively.Proactive communication with cross functional
and leadership teams.Benefits & Purrks:Join a tenacious, inventive
company that empowers team members to chart their own path, lead by
grounding decisions in the "why", and has a strong sense of empathy
and openness to new perspectives. Be a part of exciting growth,
work with incredible people, and create tomorrow's pet
products-plus a whole lot of extras. You will also be provided
with:Premium Medical/Dental/Vision insuranceLife InsurancePTO14
Paid HolidaysPaid Parental Leave401K with 4% MatchFlexible Work
ArrangementsTop of the line equipmentStatement of Inclusivity:We
believe different perspectives make Whisker better and strive to
create a place where everyone has equal opportunities to
thrive.
Keywords: Whisker, Madison , Senior Materials/Supply Chain Manager, Executive , Juneau, Wisconsin
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