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This Logistics and Supply Chain position plays an integral role in supporting finished good production for the Premium Bath and Towels product categories and managing cost through development and sustainability of efficient supply chain strategies with vendors.
This position is responsible for ordering materials for K-C production sites to support business objectives and business plans. This position is also expected to lead and / or participate in various projects which support achieving team objectives.
Responsibilities:
Execute material requirement plans to ensure supplies and work-in-process availability which supports production schedules
Maintain accurate planning information for finishing supplies in SAP (an Enterprise Resource Planning system) and Kinaxis Rapid Response, updating as necessary for material / product changes
Manage finishing supply changes to support business plans and minimize obsolescence
Coordinate finishing supply production with packaging and graphics timelines developed in conjunction with Operations, Marketing, Planning, and Packaging
Work with vendors to coordinate their schedules and establish priorities when required to prevent supply constraints or customer service issues; ensure vendor resources will support business plan
Aid in the execution and completion of special projects related to the logistics field as assigned
Provide on-call support to the production sites
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Logistics/Supply Chain, Business, or related field
Other Qualifications:
Demonstration of thoroughness and attention to detail
A demonstrated ability to organize resources and analyze alternatives to make effective decisions
Demonstrate personal credibility through strong communication skills, achieving results, and trusted relationships with others
Willingness to challenge the status quo and facilitate different perspectives to drive solutions
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of and experience with SAP
Working knowledge of supply chain interactions
Working knowledge of Microsoft applications