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Manager, Supply Chain, NA Beauty

Reports to: Director, Planning and Customer Service, NA Beauty

Location:  Cary, IL

*No relocation provided for this position. All candidates must be authorized to work in the US.

The Supply Chain Manager will lead, coach, and develop a team of professional buyers and schedulers to drive key performance indicators while promoting a customer-focused and continuous improvement culture.     

As a Supply Chain Manager for NA Beauty, You Will:

• As a people manager, the SCM will maintain Individual Development Plans and support career growth for their team, and lead training initiatives driving skill sets needed to meet performance targets.  They will also champion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Employee Safety initiatives.
• Oversee purchasing of raw materials, components, and subcontractors.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure uninterrupted supply, and contribute to innovative ideas, reduce costs, and improve service levels to our end customer.
• Establish and maintain measurable performance metrics for purchasing activities including supplier performance and material shortage elimination.
• Collaborate with Purchasing organization to initiate and maintain vendor inventory programs and optimize inventory holding costs.
• Oversee the production scheduling process to ensure we meet customer demands while optimizing resources and minimizing downtime.
• Coordinate with production teams to ensure timely completion of manufacturing processes and adherence to schedules.
• Implement improvements to streamline workflows, reduce lead times, and enhance overall efficiency in production and inventory control.
• Monitor key performance indicators and coordinate cross-functional work teams to increase effectiveness of supply chain initiatives.
• Function as a supply chain escalation point and drive resolution of issues that prevent orders from being fulfilled completely and on-time.
• Collaborate with multiple-functional managers and global planning teams to implement good planning practices including time fencing and level loading.
• Actively engage with the S&OP team to analyze demand patterns and future forecast to optimize inventory
• Manage stakeholder communication and expectations.
• Leverage SAP, PowerBI, and AI tools to optimize processes and increase accuracy.
• Identify, document, and implement best practices.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement projects and may lead project teams.
• Other duties as assigned, according to the changing needs of the business

Who We are Looking For

Education

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Management, or Operations Management; or equivalent experience as determined by management

Experience

• 5 years' experience within supply chain, operations or logistics discipline in a manufacturing environment.
• 3 years of experience in a leadership position of increasing responsibility in supply chain.

Skills

• Excellent critical thinking and project management skills with the ability to solve complex business problems through fact gathering, business process mapping, and data analysis.
• Strong relationship building skills.
• Ability to manage effectively and drive results in a fast-paced environment Strong financial acumen
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills to all levels of an organization

Who We are

At Aptar, we leverage insights, design, engineering and science to develop drug and consumer product dosing, dispensing and protection technologies for many of the world's leading brands. Aptar in turn makes a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of millions of patients and consumers around the world. Our innovations nasal drug delivery for emergency medicines, precise fragrance applications, mess-free ketchup dispensing for kids, connected technologies that support patients in adhering to their treatments and much more

With manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, Asia, and South America, and a dedicated team of over 13,000 employees in about 20 countries, Aptar is committed to creating impactful innovations for our customers and their consumers.

Our Culture

At Aptar, our success is driven by the individuals who contribute their unique talents and perspectives every day. We believe that when you bring your authentic self to work, we all thrive. 

How We Support Our Employees

• An exciting, diverse and value based working environment
• Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.
• Innovative benefits plan which includes: 401k & Retirement Savings plan, vacation, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, pet insurance, wellness plan, and generous paid maternity/paternity leave. 

Aptar is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.

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In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the approximate salary range for this position is $113,500 - $153,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Aptar also offers a variety of benefits, including health, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) match and employer retirement savings contribution, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, company-paid holidays, and more. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on location, pay class, or other factors