Job Information
Kohler Co. Materials Management Project Lead in Juarez N.L., Mexico
Materials Management Project Lead
Work Mode: Remote
Location: Monterrey, N.L.
Opportunity
BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Member of the Materials Management COE, this position will be responsible for providing Supply, MPS and Detail Planning best practices and improvements to the Kitchen and Bath group globally.
TARGETS
SME for Supply, MPS and Detail planning in K&B group.
Work with stakeholders across the company to understand the needs and lead projects to ensure best in class processes.
Work shoulder-to-shoulder with broad team members to drive improved analytics, reporting, and process.
Identify areas of the supply chain that require attention, estimate potential impact and saving for the organization, adapting to the resources and assets available and/or recommending a path forward.
Monitoring of systems adherence, methods, and procedures.
SOE member to drive improvements.
Drive Lean Production Plan through the organization.
Lead Kaizen events.
Define metrics to ensure plant success.
Develop and mentor the planning teams across the organization.
RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS
Report to Sr Manager Materials Management COE
Contact with regional Supply Chain Managers, Material Managers, and Directors of Operations when developing and enhancing processes and systems that support manufacturing plants and/or categories.
Contact with Corporate Information Technology and Regional IT Business Solution Managers on project planning implementation and system issues.
Travel: This position requires approximately +50% travel
Skills/Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
1- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, or related field.
2- Minimum of 5 years’ hand-on Supply Chain
3- Minimum of 3 years’ experience interacting with operations of various countries/cultures.
4- Minimum of 3 years’ experience with SAP or similar ERP system required.
5- Picks up knowledge quickly, demonstrates strong leadership, is highly reliable with a positive attitude.
6- Ability to conduct end user training. flexibility, adaptability, and process improvement approach
7- Strong verbal and written communication skills, energy, drive, enthusiasm, and determination.
8- Provides the best services possible, yearns for the best outcome, is curious and takes ownership.
Why Choose Kohler?
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About Us
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