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LEGGETT & PLATT, INCORPORATED Supply Chain Director of Planning and Procurement in Carthage, Missouri
We, at Leggett and Platt Inc., are searching for a Supply Chain Director of Planning and Procurement within our Beddingteam to help support our Adjustable Bedbusiness. Did you know we have been revolutionizing the sleep industry since 1883? Thats right! In fact, we hold the original patent on a spiral steel coil bed spring, filed way back in 1885. Since then, we have been an industry leader in guaranteeing you get the best sleep possible. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.
As a Supply Chain Director of Planning and Procurement, you will have the opportunity to oversee the planning and purchasing functions for the Adjustable Bed Group. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by interfacing with stakeholders outside of the planning and purchasing organization to understand business needs and develop the internal capabilities to support those needs. The team you will be working with is collaborative, close knit, and values challenging work and diversity of thought.
So, what will you be doing as a Supply Chain Director of Planning and Procurement?
- Work closely with operations team to support requirements and objectives
- Work closely with the Director of Supply Chain - Sourcing on new product launches and ramp downs.
- Recommend new processes or system improvements. Implement new ideas and strategies.
- Develop, implement, and monitor key performance indicators to ensure efficiency of department.
- Lead the business inventory planning process and implement efficiency improvements.
- Lead monthly Supply Forecasting Process including demand planning, central production planning, supply forecasting process, supplier forecasting process.
- Oversee the management of the Planning and Purchasing Teams.
- Ensure the Purchasing team has the tools available for weekly review of inventory for ordering and inventory management at all locations.
- Oversee the procurement of all materials required for company operations.
- Determine strategic inventory plans that achieve business inventory commitments, while balancing customer lead time/business OTD requirements
- Interact with product management/sales on new product launches to ensure on time efficient launches are achieved.
To be successful in this role, youll need:
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Finance or another related field.
- 5+ years experience in a similar role; 10+ years total relevant work experience.
- Knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain concepts and application.
- Self-starter with ability to work independently under pressure and react quickly to challenging and changing priorities.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) required.
- Must be able to demonstrate strong financial, mathematical, modeling, and analytical skills.
- Must have strong organizational and time-management skills; flexibility and ability to coordinate multiple priorities.
- Advanced experience with multiple supply bases, forecasting, scheduling, and inventory control
- Proven leadership/management skills, including the ability to effectively coach, motivate, empower, develop, and evaluate employees.
What to Do Next
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Our Values
Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.
- Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
- Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth - good or bad.
- Do Great WorkTogether occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
- Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.
Our Commitment to You
We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett and Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!
We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, wed love the opportunity to consider you.
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