Director, Supply Chain Optimization

Monogram Management Services - Memphis, TN

Full-time - Senior

Memphis, TN

About the position

The Director of Supply Chain Optimization at Monogram Management Services Inc. is a pivotal role responsible for driving strategic alignment and execution of supply chain initiatives. This position leverages data and analytics to optimize operations and enhance customer service, ensuring that the supply chain is efficient and effective in meeting business objectives. The Director will foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaborating cross-functionally to identify and eliminate waste while ensuring timely reporting and action on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to supply chain and network optimization. In this role, the Director will align and execute Center of Excellence (COE) tools and timelines with Executive Leadership Team (ELT) goals and strategies. They will develop system and process capabilities, working closely with Operations and Supply Chain Leaders to monitor and analyze KPIs to identify improvement opportunities and track progress. The Director will support ad hoc analysis and optimization within current operational constraints throughout the network to mitigate short-term disruptions and potential impacts to customer service. The establishment of a Kaizen culture within the supply chain is a key responsibility, as is providing leadership by challenging conventional thinking and establishing metrics and measurements. The Director will build a workforce that applies and utilizes Lean tools and techniques, collaborating with Demand Planning, Supply Chain Planning, and Manufacturing teams to enhance the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) model. They will also evaluate transportation, distribution, and inventory strategies to enhance overall efficiency and service performance, leading and developing network optimization analysis to identify opportunities for optimization.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic alignment and execution of supply chain initiatives.
• Leverage data and analytics to optimize operations and enhance customer service.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to identify and eliminate waste.
• Ensure timely reporting and action on key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Align and execute COE tools and timelines with ELT goals and strategies.
• Develop system and process capabilities in collaboration with Operations/Supply Chain Leaders.
• Monitor and analyze KPIs to identify improvement opportunities and track progress.
• Support ad hoc analysis and optimization within operational constraints.
• Establish a Kaizen culture within Supply Chain.
• Provide leadership by challenging conventional thinking and establishing metrics.
• Build a workforce that applies and utilizes Lean tools and techniques.
• Work closely with Demand Planning, Supply Chain Planning, and Manufacturing teams to enhance S&OP model.
• Evaluate transportation, distribution, and inventory strategies to enhance efficiency and service performance.
• Lead and develop Network Optimization analysis to identify opportunities for optimization.

Requirements

• Technical degree or equivalent experience in Operations, Engineering, or IT.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Thorough understanding of manufacturing with proven knowledge in work systems methodologies.
• Proven ability to achieve business results through process improvements and capability building.
• Effective communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent facilitation skills.
• Minimum of 10 years performing lean implementation and process excellence.
• Prior multi-site responsibilities.
• Six Sigma Black Belt Certification minimum.
• Experience with OEE, Kaizen, Lean methodologies, Work Process Improvement, RCFA, TPI, TPM.
• Experience with financial statements and reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft SQL (SSMS).
• Advanced Excel skills with knowledge of Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).