Reports To: EVP Wolf Products
Company: Wolf Building Products
Position Overview: The Senior Manager of Supply Chain will play a pivotal role in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of our supply chain operations. This position emphasizes demand forecasting and supply planning, ensuring that our supply chain meets both internal and customer demands promptly. With a Builders mentality, the ideal candidate will possess a strong background in managing complex supply chains within mid- to large-sized companies, particularly in the Distribution, Lumber and/or Plastics sectors.
The Sr Manager of Supply Chain will be responsible for a broad portfolio of products in terms of building end-to-end supply demand and supply plans, working in close partnership with Procurement, Sourcing, Suppliers, Transportation, Distribution Centers, Sales, and most importantly Customers. Building process, communication, and leveraging data will be critical throughout to ensure on-time delivery from suppliers to maximize on-time in full fill rates to customers while reducing stock outs at large distribution hubs at the optimum level of inventory across the network.
Initially, this position will report to the EVP Wolf Products, then transition to the Chief Supply Chain Officer who leads all Prime Source Brands Supply Chain. Given the critical nature of this position, both leaders will be actively involved in the recruiting and launching of this position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Demand Forecasting: Lead the development and implementation of accurate demand forecasting processes to optimize inventory levels and meet customer requirements.
- Supply Planning: Oversee supply planning activities, ensuring alignment with demand forecasts and supplier production capabilities ensuring strong alignment between supply and demand.
- Data Analysis: Dive deep into data analytics to identify trends, forecast future needs, and make informed decisions and recommendations that drive supply chain efficiency.
- Collaboration: Foster a servant leadership approach to collaboration, working closely with internal teams and external partners to enhance supply chain performance.
- Best Practices: Implement end-to-end supply chain best practices, focusing on continuous improvement in demand forecasting and supply planning processes for both Domestic and International sourced products.
- Communication: Exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively convey supply chain strategies and updates to stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in supply chain management, specifically in demand forecasting and supply planning, within mid to large-sized companies.
- Deep knowledge of supply chain best practices, particularly with a background in the Distribution, Lumber, and/or Plastics industries.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable strategies while consistently exceeding expectations.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a focus on collaboration and team leadership.
- Ability to respond quickly to changing demands and priorities in a dynamic environment.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with supply chain software (SAP) and tools that enhance forecasting and planning capabilities.
- Exceptional and proven experience in building and delivering complex data analysis.
- Familiarity with industry trends and challenges in the Distribution and Lumber sectors.
- At least 10-15 years of experience in supply chain function in sizable companies.
- Proficiency with Tier-1 ERPs (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics etc.), ERP planning systems (SAP-APO, Blue Yonder/JDA, SAP-IBP, other), and Microsoft office suite.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, MBA, Management, Business/Administration, Finance, Education, Manufacturing, or Science.
- Certifications such as APICS, CPIM, CSCP, APIC, CIRM, CPSM, IBF, MBA, or CSCMP.
This role offers an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker who is passionate about supply chain management and is eager to make a significant impact within our organization.
Wolf Building Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. is fully committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on race, gender, religion, age, color, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information and other non-merit factors. All persons shall be afforded equal employment opportunity at PrimeSource Building Products, Inc.
Wolf Building Products, Inc. prohibits discrimination in all aspects of its personnel policies, program practices and operations and relationships with employees and applicants, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring and merit promotion. PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. promotes programs of affirmative recruitment and employment at all levels of PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. subscribes to, and will implement to the full extent, all applicable laws that promote equality of opportunity.
Wolf Building Products, Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities, and will reasonably accommodate the needs of those persons. PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within Wolf Building Products, Inc.