Summary of Role

As Head of Supply Chain Management (Production + Service) you will be responsible for directing and coordinating all logistics and supply chain activities relevant to the nacelle production in Jonesboro, Arkansas, in close cooperation with Procurement to optimum efficiency, safety, compliance and economy of inventory movements and storage to maximize profits and exceed customer expectations. All activities will be coordinated with the Head of Nacelle Production, the Production Process Engineering, other team members as well as the Nordex Groups operations in Rostock, Germany. Furthermore, you will work with suppliers of equipment as well as with vendors and peers within the logistics industry in close cooperation with Procurement. You will also appraise and evaluate transportation vendors while improving and establishing policy, procedures and best practices for moving and managing raw materials, supplies and inventory. Responsibility includes providing expertise, costing, and timelines for various what-if scenarios and bids as requested by the executive management. You will ensure material supply for nacelle assembly, production planning and material disposition, appropriate storage of nacelle components and finished goods, additionally coordinate goods receipt and outgoing goods including quality inspections.

Location

           Nordex USA, Inc.s production facility Jonesboro, Arkansas

Responsibilities

           Conceptual planning of logistics models to determine future requirements as well as the implementation management of logistics concepts

           Production Planning, production materials and spare parts disposition

           Control of material flows and inventory management in coordination with Procurement (based in Chicago) and Material Management (based in Jonesboro) to ensure material supply for nacelle assembly, appropriate storage of nacelle components, finished goods and spare parts

           Conducting inventories and coordinating spare parts/substitute supplies in case of defective components, either in the context of incoming goods inspections or upon demand of the service organization.

           Managing all systems that track all in- and outbound shipments including goods receipt and outgoing goods, SAP booking.

           Responsibility for successful implementation, operation and training on SAP PP, SD & MM, WM and QM within the Company.

           Work with the Companys suppliers in close coordination with Procurement and with logistics vendors and transportation companies to meet short term and long term inventory needs and to optimize the in-bound logistics concept

           Take on a senior line management role with responsibility for the organization and operation of all logistics processes and facilities relating to the nacelle production

           Effecting ongoing increases in the efficiency of in-bound and internal logistics processes as well as spare parts distribution related logistics processes

           Collaborate on cross-functional product and process improvements

           Providing to the management team an accurate and complete perpetual inventory reporting

           Providing oversight on DOT and safety as well as any reporting requirements to ensure strict compliance with applicable regulations and standards relating to goods receipt and dispatch, safe packing, storage etc.

           Manage forklift drivers and training procedures to ensure proper compliance from federal, state, and company rules, regulations and policies.

Education/Qualifications

           Four-year degree with concentration in Logistics and/or Engineering degree

           Minimum 10 years experience in logistics planning, lean logistics and inventory management (including warehousing and dispatching operations) in large Class A-operations with a high level of success and achievements in a global environment

           At least 5 years of reporting experience including P&L responsibility

           Successful experience in managing direct reports, cross functional teams, and resources

           Analytical mindset and structured approach to work

           Excellent SAP R/3 understanding

           Team player, ability to work under pressure, ability to work independently and take initiative

           Profound knowledge of DOT, OSHA and other relevant standards

           Proven dependability, accuracy, and judgment

           Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

           Highly motivated and business oriented

           Excellent communication skills and pro-active attitude

           Proficiency in MS Office including database system functions

           Excellent written and spoken English