[Remote] Interim Supply Chain Manager

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Job Description

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Think Consulting is seeking a hands-on Interim Supply Chain/Operations Manager to join their clients' US team. The role involves stabilizing daily operations and re-engineering processes to achieve high standardization and automation in a complex environment.

Ensure demand planning is in synch/optimized with frequently reviewed inventory levels
Plan current product needs and Forecast NPD with German HO
Collaborates with other departments and stakeholders in Sales, Marketing, Finance, Sourcing, and Manufacturing Operations to identify and maintain resources needed to establish and provide an effective supply chain
Establishes performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of factors affecting the supply chain
Develops and maintains detailed inventories of materials and supplies located in the company, at sites, and in the warehouse
Oversees the physical bundling of product locally
Analyzes current inventories and procedures; suggests improvements to increase efficiency of supply chain and profitability for the company
Negotiates prices for freight and packaging
Acts as part of the team coordinating product line extension, or new product launches to ensure timely and orderly material and production flow transitions
Manage the 3PL relationship to ensure the customer experience is elevated and seamless
Support the MD and GLT’s executive team’s vision and process ideals

Proven leadership experience within an international manufacturing environment
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively within a lean and agile team structure, contributing strategically while remaining hands-on when needed
Comfortable wearing multiple hats and pivoting quickly as business priorities evolve
Strong oversight and operational expertise across Demand Planning
Strong oversight and operational expertise across Pen Management (production area/work cell oversight)
Strong oversight and operational expertise across End-to-end Supply Chain Management
Strong oversight and operational expertise across Operational Execution
Strong oversight and operational expertise across Development of Client Proposals and commercial support
Ensure demand planning is in synch/optimized with frequently reviewed inventory levels
Plan current product needs and Forecast NPD with German HO
Collaborates with other departments and stakeholders in Sales, Marketing, Finance, Sourcing, and Manufacturing Operations to identify and maintain resources needed to establish and provide an effective supply chain
Establishes performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of factors affecting the supply chain
Develops and maintains detailed inventories of materials and supplies located in the company, at sites, and in the warehouse
Oversees the physical bundling of product locally
Analyzes current inventories and procedures; suggests improvements to increase efficiency of supply chain and profitability for the company
Negotiates prices for freight and packaging
Acts as part of the team coordinating product line extension, or new product launches to ensure timely and orderly material and production flow transitions
Manage the 3PL relationship to ensure the customer experience is elevated and seamless
Support the MD and GLT's executive team's vision and process ideals
BA / MBA or equivalent graduate degree preferred
Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Supply Chain
Experience in CPG, working with a premium global company driving US initiatives is a plus!
Strong attention to detail with an excellent communication skill both oral and written
Ability to properly prioritize duties and responsibilities, experience managing external 3PL partners, and global team expectations
Ability to successfully work within what is currently a small local entrepreneurial team while partnering with the capabilities, resources, and requirements a much larger parent
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems such as or similar to SAP ByDesign

Founded in 2004, Think is a national technology and operations management consulting practice, providing services to commercial customers as well as state/federal public customers. It was founded in 2004, and is headquartered in Lutherville Timonium, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.thinkconsulting.com.

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