Director Supply Chain Planning
Benjamin Moore

Job Info

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POSITION SUMMARY:

As our Director of Supply Chain Planning, you will be responsible for defining and executing a Supply Chain Plan that aligns with our company’s strategic direction. Defining this plan will include centering on minimizing risk, while enabling growth, is sustainable and cost conscious, seeks to improve quality and is focused on enabling a responsive supply chain.

This role will develop and oversee the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process by working with the Supply Chain team to develop key supply processes, responsible for working with all key stakeholders to prepare forecasts and demand plans, manage inventories, and execute production orders for raw materials, intermediates and finished goods for all commercial products. Additionally, this role will be responsible for supply-chain management of multiple, high profile change-based projects and new-product introductions, affecting the Supply Chain under tight timelines.

Doing all this requires a unique skill set. You must be a self-starter, flexible thinker, and outstanding communicator, comfortable working cross-functionally. You must possess an ability to assess the big picture and understand the implications that all decisions will have from a manufacturing and delivery perspective. Ability to ‘story-tell’ to provide clarity and simplicity to ambiguous and complex business scenarios. An influencer that works across multiple teams and across multiple functions. Results will be dependent on your ability to quickly form both professional and personal relationships with colleagues and lead a highly motivated and skilled team to drive to rigorous, well-communicated deliverables.

IMPACT/SUCCESS MEASURES: The performance of the position will be measured against cross-functional goals. Key metrics include:

• Overall quantified business benefit of the S&OP process before and after implementation. This can be improved profitability, revenue, inventory and/or service.
• Process maturity across different parts of the organization through an assessment of the current state.
• Successful project implementation (time, cost, benefit) to improve the process and embed it across the different business units and geographies.
• Outcome and health of the Supply Chain Planning through sharing best practices and alignment on top projects and targets.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Define, implement and maintain global end-to-end supply chain planning strategy and the global inventory strategy
• Set departmental goals that engage and align with strategic direction
• Own and continuously improve the global Sales & Operations Planning process
• Develop business scenario plans and modeling to enable demand creation, channel allocations, supply chain and financial investment decision making.
• Key interface between operations and financial planning, driving cross functional collaboration and process development
• Work with various cross-functional teams on projects such as new product launches, line extensions, product discontinuations, promotions and events. Demonstrate sound business decision making aligned with company goals
• Key participant representing supply chain operations in the annual long-range planning process
• Own business reporting regarding performance to key supply chain planning KPI’s
• Leverage best in class technology to effectively plan, manage and control the end-to-end supply chain to align commercial, financial and operational plans
• Optimize inventory related working capital and cash flow
• Provide leadership that inspires and motivates others to act as a High Performing Team: customer experience focused, collaborative and relentlessly progressive
• Build a world-class team that creates competitive advantage by recruiting, developing and retaining top talents

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

• Executive level
• S&OP and S&OE coordinators across different geographies and business units
• Other process owners (finance, supply, portfolio planning, order management, etc.).
• Commercial (sales and marketing)
• Finance
• Supply chain (manufacturing, logistics, order management, quality and procurement)
• Product development

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance or Operations Management
• APICS, ASCM, ASQ or APS certifications or equivalent required
• 8-10 years of experience leading a global supply chain planning or operations organization
• Proven track record in building and leading high performing teams
• Ability to effectively facilitate change and drive continuous process improvement
• Ability to work in a fast-moving and collaborative environment, with an aptitude for managing time and shifting priorities.
• Results focused with outstanding analytical skills
• Ability to communicate, lead and influence at all levels of the organization.
• Flexible, team builder, innovator, totally at ease in a fast-growing global organization
• Experience with SAP preferred, supply chain planning systems and Microsoft Excel
• 15% Travel required

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Benjamin Moore, we believe diversity of culture, talent, and varying perspectives is key to a collaborative, innovative, and successful business. We are committed to driving change within our organization through purposeful Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) efforts, while also focusing on our customers and communities in which we serve. Our DE&I efforts allow each of us to authentically live our corporate values of Openness, Integrity, Community, Excellence and Safety. Our Social Impact programming of strategic local and national partnerships, in-kind donations, volunteerism, and more expands our ability to make a difference in the lives of all of our stakeholders. We hope you will join us and become an advocate for diversity and inclusion here at Benjamin Moore. At Benjamin Moore & Co, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive because it benefits our employees, our products, and our community. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Benjamin Moore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program

Benjamin Moore provides Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program to support eligible active employees who graduated from an accredited post-secondary educational institution. The Repayment Program is intended to contribute to reducing employee’s student loans. The Company follows all rules and regulations concerning the taxability of student loan repayments provided under applicable law.

Company Profile

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The color of pride: Benjamin Moore is proud to be a part of Berkshire Hathaway, which was recognized by Fortune magazine as the world's fourth most admired company. And for more than 130 years we've been a respected leader in the architectural coatings and home décor landscape; creating the products and tools that enrich and beautify thousands of communities each day. We recognize that our associates are the driving force behind our success, and we strive to provide a work environment where hard work, creativity and purposeful collaboration are fostered and encouraged. Join a company where innovation is constantly recognized as we look for individuals who produce world-class products, best-in-class services and customer experiences, design pioneering paints using the latest technologies and deliver unparalleled value and brand experiences for our customers and retail network.

Safety

At Benjamin Moore, our people are the heart of the company and our number one asset. We are committed to providing safe working conditions at all of our locations and have invested heavily in measures aimed at keeping employees healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. With safety as one of our core company values, we've modified facilities and work schedules to support social distancing, established enhanced cleaning and sanitization protocols, and regularly provide personal protective equipment to all employees—including masks, gloves and hand sanitizer. Ensuring the well-being of our team members is a top priority.

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