Inventory Programs Manager (Mexicali)

***: The job role may include other reasonable duties/tasks from time to time.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage, maintain and recommend the company’s material and stocked inventory including stock profiles and stock locations
• Minimize overstocks and removal of obsolete / redundant raw materials to maximize availability of working capital
• Ensure all materials transactions in SAP are managed appropriately according to company procedure.
• Provide routine management information on inventory performance
• Monitor and evaluate consumables usage & costs
• Monitor & evaluate material utilization and scrap
• Implement improvement processes and systems to reduce inventory, minimise costs and maximize working capital
• Write and maintain accurate written procedures for inventory control processes and functions.
• Ensure integrity and accuracy of the stock management system
• Manage control measures to ensure mistakes, inaccuracies and discrepancies are highlighted, addressed and resolved.
• Conducts quality control on Inventory Management data, produces weekly analytical inventory reports and supplies the management and respective teams with accurate reports.
• Follows up closely with the respective Inventory managers (various Warehouse teams) by ensuring a proper implementation of the policies and procedures are adhered to with elements of control losses and inventory reporting accuracies.
• Provides technical support to his/her local peers and communicates with the respective areas of Operations.
• Communicate openly with the IT department to ensure areas of concern are limited within the technical areas of challenges.
• Supports teams on site whenever there are technical problems.
• Management of inventory at multiple external locations in line with the requirements of the operation
• The review and revision of procedures and SOPs to ensure that inventory control actions are adhered to.
• Develop and train staff in respective departments/locations to enable continuity throughout
• To produce integrity results on a daily basis identifying current and potential issues.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Works in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Also works in standard office environment and uses general office equipment (telephone, PC, copier, fax machine, etc.).
• Travel required: 5%

SKILLS

• Proficient use of an automated inventory management system (preferably Logility) with hands on experience of purchasing, inventory control, managing inventory turn, service level expectations, and goal setting.
• Ideally possessing a relevant professional qualification and/or suitable background experience in inventory management / Purchasing/ Planning
• Have a detailed understanding of MRP and inventory control / management systems and ERP.
• Proven track record as a experienced leader/manager of large planning organizations.
• Experience of lean manufacture, kanban and kaizen continuous improvement or similar production tools within a low volume, high mix, high quality manufacturing facility would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of international commerce, customs regulations, Incoterms and international supply chain processes.
• Knowledge of custom supply solutions to reduce non-value portion of material movement/positioning.
• Ability to turn goals into actionable results.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills for a demanding and customer focused working environment.
• Possess excellent personal organisation and business administration skills in accordance with modern best practice methods.
• Diplomatic. Must possess an awareness and appreciation of different cultures.
• Highly pro-active with the ability to work to deadlines. Must be able to multi-task effectively.
• Possess the ability to work productively, efficiently & effectively with initiative and drive under tight timescales and pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail and quality.
• Possess the willingness to learn, improve and adapt.

EXPERIENCE

• Essential:
• Minimum 5 years experience in inventory control on an automated system for a large diverse integral supply base with multiple distribution centers.
• Experience with SAP.
• Presentation skills

EDUCATION

• Essential:
• Bachelor of Science in Business or Engineering, or equivalent experience and/or education.
• APICS CPIM certification or CIRM certification desirable