Director Of Supply Chain

BW Integrated Systems is an industry leader in the design and manufacture of end-of-line packaging equipment solutions and packaging automation, as well as systems integration. With seven manufacturing facilities and more than 800 team members worldwide, BW Integrated Systems is a global partner for our customers and has installations in more than 50 countries around the world. Our products and service network provide differentiated technology and technical support for manufacturing companies in a variety of global market segments, including automotive, beer and beverage, wine, spirits, container manufacturing, food, household, personal care, dairy, paper, pharmaceutical, and consumer mailing and collating. BW Integrated Systems packaging professionals have decades of application experience in robotic solutions, packaging line design, integrated solutions, palletizers and depalletizers, automated can-end and product-handling equipment, case- and tray-packing, case- and tray-forming, advanced conveyance technology and controls, unwrappers, destrappers, feeders, coolers and pasteurizers.
Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

• Supply base development aligned to ensure the operational needs are met relative to materials flow
• Development and implementation of an S&OP, and material planning and buying process
• Continuous improvement of all supply chain practices and processes
• Management and execution of buying function in coordination with planning including financial and regulatory compliance
• Develop and execute a global supply strategy supporting multi-site manufacture and fulfillment
• Review and ensure appropriate financial metrics are monitored and proper fiscal controls are in place to maximize cost savings throughout the function
• Tactical supplier performance management – Supplier Cost, Quality & Delivery
• Develop and automate key metrics and ensure continuous improvement over time
• Driving cost savings in coordination with Platform Strategic Sourcing function
• Collaborate with Operations to develop and execute make/Buy strategies
• Partner with other functional areas and leaders to ensure business goals are achieved.

• Develop supply chain team to ensure effective leadership, appropriate structure, the right skill sets and training to meet aggressive goals and evolving business needs
• Develop inventory management strategies and programs to ensure maximum inventory turns, lowest operating expenses, effective working capital, best price, high quality, and consistent support to ensure operational needs are met
• Design and Implement improvements to Supply Chain processes to support the growth and customer go-to-market strategies
• Build multi-functional teams to support better Supply-Demand planning integrating with sites, purchasing, sales & marketing, customer service and finance to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Drive and ensure suppliers are held accountable for meeting continuous improvement initiatives including lead time reduction, quality improvement, inventory reduction, in conjunction with Platform Strategic Sourcing function
• Drive relentless focus and organizational execution on the following key supply base metrics: Cost, Delivery, Inventory, Quality
• Maintain the professional atmosphere and capability of the department. Enforce the very highest ethical standards

• Provide Leadership in alignment with BW Integrated Systems culture to drive People & Performance in harmony through mentoring, goal setting & performance feedback with accountability to performance
• Direct Reports: This position will have direct and/or indirect reports in the areas of site Supply Chain Leaders, Buyers, Warehouse & Materials Management
• Conduct all activities in a manner that is always fair, moral, ethical, and legal

• Inventory Optimization
• Tactical Procurement (Buying)
• 10+ years of supply chain and operations experience
• Bachelor’s degree in technical or business related discipline
• Proven leadership abilities and in-depth knowledge of supply chain management
• Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP)
• Proficient user of ERP system, Infor XA/MAPICS experience desired
• Strong project management skills / background
• Strong background and understanding of:
  • Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP)
  • Tactical Procurement (Buying)
  • Inventory Optimization
• Experience with fabrication, machining, castings, forgings and mechanical components and assemblies desired

• Strong influencing skills – Ability to influence & collaborate across functional and geographic boundaries as well as across organizational tiers
• Action oriented and full of energy; enjoys challenges; drives for results
• Agility and personal adaptability with the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities with a high sense of urgency in a rapidly changing environment.
• Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations
• Solid analytical skills and solution-driven thinking; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data. Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey information and ideas in a variety of media
• High ethical standards. Models and supports organization’s goals and values; adapts to changing conditions; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.

• Travel by air or car – up to 50%
• Occasional exposure to typical machine shop physical hazards
• Occasionally lift, move, or otherwise transfer items up to 50 lbs.
• Stand, walk, bend, reach or otherwise move about
• Typically sits, grasps items, and performs keyboarding for operation of a computer

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.
Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments. BW Integrated Systems