Materials Management Supervisor MRO

The ASR Group family of companies make up the world's largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group companies operate five sugar refineries, located in California, Maryland, Louisiana, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, ASR Group companies operate sugar refineries in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and, with a joint venture partner, Italy. The companies also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize. The ASR Group portfolio includes the leading brands Domino, C&H, Florida Crystals, Redpath, Tate & Lyle, Lyle's, Sidul and Whitworths. ASR Group companies also produce and market Tellus, a single-use, compostable tableware and foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane.OVERVIEWThe Materials Management Supervisor- MRO, reports to the Supply Chain Manager MRO and is responsible for appropriately managing site-specific maintenance repair and operation inventory for material movements, supply and demand, and Materials Management-MRO related projects. The Materials Management Supervisor- MRO will act (on a plant level) as a liaison between Procurement, Operations and Planning, and the Supplier base to communicate long-term inventory requirements and work with all groups to implement optimal strategies. Additionally, this role has responsibility for directly leading and managing a team of on-site personnel, coordinating as needed with outside locations to optimize warehouse inventories. This will include but is not limited to: stock counts, physical staging and stock movements, as well as MRP settings and inventory replenishment for assigned plant(s).REQUIRED EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCEBachelor's Degree from an accredited university plus 3-5 years of work experience in a progressively responsible fulfillment, inventory, or production planning roleAt least 1 year of experience utilizing an ERP system in a supply chain/fulfilment capacitySupervisory experience is highly preferredKnowledge of process improvement and future fulfillment strategies is preferredPOSITION RESPONSIBILITIESRegulates MRO inventory in order to meet plant needs, shutdowns, projects, and repairsWorks with other plant Materials Management folks to coordinate shared inventoryResponsible for assuring posting of goods movements (goods receipts, transfers, consumption, adjustments etc.)Controls the movement and physical assignment of inventory around the warehouse including quarantined, supplier returns and point of issueCompletes physical inventory counts (according to ABC Cycle and ad-hoc as needed)Troubleshoots and solves business process challenges that cause errors related to on-hand inventory, material movement, and invoice quantity errorsFacilitates movements of obsolete and slow moving inventoryCoordinates communications between Procurement, Operations, and Planning at a plant level, along with Corporate Accounts PayableParticipates in regional and global supply chain improvement projectsEnsures compliance with all aspects of safety related to warehouse contents and practices (housekeeping, layout improvement, material quarantine and operations)Develops standard operating procedures and work aid instructions for operational excellenceCoordinates trials for new material specifications and/or new suppliersForm and foster key relationships with the engineering and maintenance leadershipPerforms other duties as assignedSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESManages a team of 3-10 direct reports (both union and non-union)Conducts daily, weekly and monthly operational and planning meetings with direct reports to keep them informed of current problems, changes and new developments in the department and companyCompletes payroll approvals and scheduling for hourly employeesMonitors work productivity and recommends and implements changes to improve work productivityPlans and monitors workload for timely and accurate completion of tasksCoordinates workflow and procedures to maximize serviceCoaches and counsels direct reports on performance issuesCompletes annual and semi-annual (where appropriate) performance appraisals for all direct reports in a timely manner and meets with staff to discuss and deliver the final appraisalArranges for cross training of team to maximize productivity and provide coverage of all functionsCounsels direct reports on educational and job opportunities which will enhance their career developmentAdministers all policies and procedures set forth by the companyAligns management practices according to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements pertaining to direct or indirect reportsESSENTIAL ABILITIES & CRITICAL SKILLSAbility to communicate in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writingAbility to recognize areas for Continuous Improvement strategies; recommends CI strategies to SupervisorAbility to understand internal demands as they relate to the purchase/stocking levels of goods and services for the businessAbility to provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers and foster strong, open lines of communication across all levels of the organizationAbility to utilize ERP information and analyze resultsAbility to maintain confidentiality of proprietary business information at all timesAbility to effectively manage time, including the ability to prioritize, work within assigned deadlines, and work independently or collaboratively to accomplish organizational objectivesAbility to manage multiple tasks and projects while maintaining quality & accuracy standardsAbility to utilize Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point on an Intermediate LevelMaterial Requirements Planning (Intermediate)Analytical Thinking (Intermediate)Inventory Management (Intermediate)Enterprise Resource Planning/SAP (Intermediate)Supply Chain Management (Intermediate)Products & Marketplace (Intermediate)Customer Service Orientation (Intermediate)TRAVELUp to 15% travel; primarily domesticPERSONAL ATTRIBUTESLeadership- Ability to effectively guide or direct other individuals towards the achievement of organizational objectives by establishing vision and direction and leveraging utilizing skills such as communication and coaching.Acting with Integrity: Clearly states goals and beliefs; lets people know his/her true intentions; does what he she said they would do; follows through on commitments; Understands and follows company policiesCommunication & Interpersonal Skills: Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner; tailors message to fit the interests and needs of the audience; delivers information in a manner that is interesting and compelling to the listenerEnergy & Initiative: Takes action on his/her own without being prompted; handles problems independently; able to resolve issues without relying on extensive help from others; does more than is expected or asked; asserts one's influence over events to achieve goalsTeamwork & Collaboration: Working effectively with others to achieve a desired outcomeJudgment & Decision-Making: Bases decisions on a systematic review of relevant facts and information; avoids making assumptions or rushing to judgment; provides clear rationale for decisionsWorking with Ambiguity: Achieves forward progress in the face of poorly defined situations and/or unclear goals; able to work effectively with limited or partial information.Accountability: Takes accountability for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes and uses them as opportunities for learning and development; openly discusses his/her actions and their consequences both good and bad.Customer Orientation: Addressing internal and/or external customer needs by providing and delivering professional, helpful, high quality service and supportContinuous Learning: Demonstrates ambition and desire to move forward in his/her career; engages others in discussions about career development; seeks feedback on ways to increase his/her performance; takes advantage of opportunities to build new skills and capabilitiesSALARY PAY RANGE: $56,500-$105,500The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on the candidate's qualifications and prior experience.We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.