Arconic · 11 hours ago
Supply Chain Flow Path Leader
Alcoa, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expArconic is a leading provider of aluminum products and is currently seeking a Supply Chain Automotive Flow Leader for their Global Rolled Products business unit located in Alcoa, TN. The role focuses on ensuring optimal planning and scheduling of manufacturing assets to enhance customer service, profitability, and inventory management.
AerospaceAutomotiveBuilding MaterialConstructionMechanical Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Support the business in the design and implementation of flow-based systems that achieve maximum customer service at the lowest possible inventory cost by assigning and developing resources within respective organization
Develop team of order delivery, scheduling and planning resources and supporting processes to maximize on-time performance, profitable capacity and reduced inventory
Manage the order fulfillment process using lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste and maximize customer satisfaction
Execute enhanced customer service models built from target conditions that respond to customer needs and competitive situations
Utilize lean manufacturing (ABS) techniques to drive systemic business processes that drive mill and customer problem resolution and prevention
Support the supply chain organization by adherence to all quality systems including IATF, ASAT and SOX requirements
Provide clear production center direction by guiding schedulers or visual signals to prioritize production orders and trial material within the framework of the agreed Supply Plan
Develop and monitor tracking systems to evaluate supply chain plans and execution to supply chain plans to ensure agreed operating results are achieved
Take a leading role in developing and deploying systemic changes in the Supply Chain order fulfillment function based upon lean manufacturing (ABS) principles that will lead to enhanced customer satisfaction while eliminating production and inventory waste
Develop appropriate internal tests within existing and future target conditions to highlight delivery and inventory problems. Define the help chain that will drive to problem resolution and elimination
Assess the capability of each staff member and provide timely and effective personal development opportunities. It is the incumbent’s responsibility to enhance the leadership and functional capabilities across the breadth of their organization for succession planning. The incumbent will be accountable for the performance management and setting the direction to ensure that key operating results are achieved
Work with the sales and production organizations to identify wasteful practices and information flows. Then develop and implement target conditions that simplify information flows and align order fulfillment process accountabilities to facilitate problem solving. This requires extensive knowledge of metal and information flow paths to accomplish this objective
Develop approach to optimize the management and flow of metal, prioritizing backlog, currents and futures to achieve maximum customer service
Represent Tennessee Operations Supply Chain organization during customer visits, customer conference calls and onsite visits at customer locations
Manage negotiations, communications, relationships and performance feedback with service, systems, or providers for raw material, scrap, temporary labor, systems support and outside fabrication process providers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Minimum 5 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment
Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Engineering from an accredited university
Experience with SAP/Oracle
Experience directing performance management for others
Understanding of Arconic mill operations and ability to interact with all levels of employees at the Tennessee facility
Strong analytic skills
Advanced Microsoft office understanding, specifically in Excel
Experience presenting to all levels of plant management and external customers
Strong knowledge of supply chain, raw material/production planning and Sales & Operations Planning principles to optimize customer delivery, inventory and cost
Excellent leadership and people management skills to successfully meet or exceed business targets
Change management, analytical and problem-solving skill set
Successfully works across diverse functions and levels of the company
Previous people leadership/management or the demonstrated ability to lead teams/work groups is required
Strong verbal and written communication skills, mill process knowledge and a demonstrated ability to use production planning and office/administrative software to support business needs
Supply chain and leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
Prior experience in inventory management, production flow and leveling, production systems and tools, manufacturing challenges, and supplier/customer relationship management
Ability to work a flexible schedule
Company
Arconic
Arconic delivers aluminum solutions throughout the value chain.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2023-05-04Acquired
2020-04-01IPO
Leadership Team
Christopher L. Ayers
CEO and Chairman of the Board
Marcelo Morgueta
CFO
Recent News
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