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Summary

The Sales & Operations Planning Superintendent will oversee all supply chain functions for the Siding & Trim group including Production Planning, Inventory Control, Procurement, and Logistics to improve productivity and efficiency and reduce costs while securing high quality material for the business. The Superintendent will work with Operations, Sales, and Customer Service to deliver optimal business solutions.

Duties and Responsibilities

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Leads S&OP process for the business including monthly updates and reviews.
• Helps create the company's supply chain strategy and drive implementation
• Helps provide oversight of the business' digital systems as it relates to supply chain and logistics.
• Analyzes data from shipping and delivering processes to find bottlenecks and other issues
• Evaluates and report on KPIs
• Monitors logistics to make sure they run smoothly
• Maintains supply chain inventory and records
• Trains and guides employees
• Finds cost-effective solutions for supply chain processes
• Collaborates with other departments to create coordinated plans for business growth
• Resolves issues that come up (i.e. raw material supply, delays in delivery, etc.)
• Develops and implements safety guidelines in all aspects of the supply chain (i.e. forklifts, warehousing, etc.)
• Ensures supply chain processes meet legal requirements and standards
• Communicates and negotiates with suppliers and vendors to land more profitable deals
• Complies with company policy and procedures
• Maintains constructive working relationships with co-workers and supervisors/managers
• Maintain regular attendance in accordance with company policy
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Education, Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or similar field
• 10-15 years of experience in supply chain management
• 5-7 years of experience in managing teams
• Excellent knowledge of supply chain processes
• Working experience of relevant software (i.e. JD Edwards, SAP, etc.)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills

Ability to organize people and tasks; possess leadership skills; have a strong working knowledge of the company and its products. Strong communication skills, excellent organizational and project management skills, attention to detail, creative problem-solving, a strategic and analytical mind; and proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.). Advanced Level Excel preferred.

Communication

Effectively communicate with all levels of employment both verbally and in writing. Interpersonal skills are also required. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk or hear and is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision (must be able to see and distinguish colors), and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

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