Production and Inventory Control

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Individual must be able to travel domestically and internationally.  Lead and manage all aspects related to supply chain management Manage the overall supply scheduling, material planning and inventory management activities for the concerned Business. Execute a process driven approach to material scheduling and planning. The manager will be responsible for identifying and executing performance improvement activities aimed at achieving year-on-year improvements in the supply chain performance. He/she will create an environment that encourages significant and continuous improvement, including Lean and advanced planning techniques Lead planning efforts. Act as a key leader in the establishment and execution of an integrated sale, operations and planning process that links strategy, customer service, inventory, forecasts and execution. Utilize this process to tightly align with the Businesses, Finance, Operations and Logistics organizations Subject matter expertise in planning management and conversant in applicable tools and systems. Develop strategy and initiatives to ensure timely material availability to support delivery commitment. Establish inventory strategy to meet customer service level attainment. Take initiatives to drive material expediting, cancellation and push out, excess and obsolete material disposition. Provide warehouse management leadership to ensure timely and proper material receiving, documentation and accounting, storage, retrieval and issuance. Ensure sales order fulfillment via integration of material and production planning process. Closely monitor schedule attainment and drive delivery performance. Coordinate activities with other functional areas such as Business Units, Engineering, Quality and Production to enable cost effective manufacturing environment and achieve customer satisfaction. Develop and implement annual supply chain and materials management plan. Plan should include but not limited to parameters and milestones for meeting customer service, production targets, shipment targets, inventory levels and costs of materials and finished products. Monitor execution status, identify opportunities and issues. Take proactive actions to close gaps. Communicate status timely to management and escalate where appropriate. Develop and manage department budget. Engage and leverage global operations and functional expertise to optimize internal process. Utilize strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills to develop and maintain a positive work environment for the team and work groups. Recruit, train, motivate and supervise all department staff. Provide staff competency development. Perform special projects and tasks as assigned. Conduct tasks in accordance with applicable health, safety, quality and environmental regulations (state regulations, ISO 9000, ISO 14000, etc) as well as Rockwell Automation code of conduct and other corporate policies and procedures.

Job related competencies

Functional

Contributes Functional and Technical Excellence

Consistently demonstrates proficiency in the areas of technical and/or professional expertise relevant to role; increases expectations for proficiency of team/group as needed to meet Rockwell Automation goals Actively pursues continuous learning; develops skills and knowledge in job-related technical or professional expertise, including increasing breadth and depth of expertise and keeping up-to-date with advances; helps others do the same Combines technical and professional expertise with knowledge of the industry and market needs to achieve business goals Successfully transfers skills and knowledge to other individuals or groups

Interpersonal

Collaborates and Teams Effectively

Is honest and fair in dealings with others; sets example for team/peers by modeling and promoting Rockwell Automation values and ethical standards Balances individual goals and team or business goals Builds and maintains a diverse personal network of internal and external relationships and resources, and uses it to achieve company goals. Addresses conflict and other barriers to collaboration directly and constructively, adapting to cultural norms and expectations when appropriate

Communicates Effectively

Shares viewpoints openly and directly with others, providing relevant and timely information to those who need it; helps others do so, too Communicates clearly and persuasively to all varieties and levels of audience Seeks and incorporates relevant perspectives when assessing a situation or making decisions Helps others express their point of view clearly; demonstrates clear understanding of those viewpoints

Business

Adds Value for Customers and Partners

Understands and sometimes anticipates the needs and requirements of Rockwell Automation customers and partners; productively shares that understanding with others to increase customer intimacy Clearly quantifies and articulates customer value derived from Rockwell Automation solutions (e.g., technology, differentiation, etc.) Addresses customer and partner needs in ways that differentiate Rockwell Automation products and services; creates and maintains loyal, long-term customer and partner relationships Ensures that all work activities in business or function add value (directly or indirectly) to the customer or partner

Attains Results

Establishes well-defined (i.e., SMART), achievable but aggressive business goals and development plans that are consistent with the Rockwell Automation business strategy Excels at execution; monitors progress and, as needed, redirects efforts, resources and rewards to ensure goals are achieved Holds self and others accountable for keeping commitments, maintaining standards and achieving business or functional goals; does not tolerate mediocrity and addresses poor performance Takes on new challenges and responsibilities to achieve functional, business or Rockwell Automation organizational goals and model Rockwell Automation values; builds capacity in others to do same

Drives Productivity

Understands work from a process perspective, and interrelationship between processes across Rockwell Automation businesses and functions, as well as between Rockwell Automation and its suppliers, partners and customers Balances adherence to defined standards, methods and procedures with attention to opportunities for process improvement; helps others do same Applies multiple productivity methods/tools to eliminate waste and generate funds to reinvest in the company’s growth; builds own capability and others’ capability to do so Identifies and adopts best practices and “lessons learned” (from inside or outside the company) that optimize business performance; helps others do same

Leadership

Creates Focus and Motivates Others

Promotes shared understanding of and commitment to a clear desired future state for the team, business or function (aligned with vision for Rockwell Automation) Gains and maintains the support of stakeholders and decision-makers (internal and external) required to achieve business goals Inspires individuals and teams to stretch beyond what they thought they could do Able to get results from people/groups within Rockwell Automation not under their direct control Clearly demonstrates ability to communicate and support desired future state for employees and stakeholders while inspiring all involved, including those not under direct control, to stretch and deliver required results.

Thinks and Acts Strategically

Helps translate vision of a desired future state for Rockwell Automation into clear priorities and practical plans for achieving that vision; aligns own actions and the actions of others with those priorities and plans Prioritizes and balances long-term, big-picture concerns and objectives with day-to-day activities; helps others do same Critically evaluates key factors (e.g., costs, benefits, timeliness, risks) and all reasonable alternatives before making decisions Builds business’s or function’s capacity to execute the Rockwell Automation business strategy effectively

Leads Change

Embraces change; anticipates and/or responds quickly and constructively to changing market conditions, requirements and priorities; helps others do same Drives successful execution of new initiatives and projects by fulfilling individual responsibilities related to the effort and obtaining valuable contributions from others Orchestrates the pace and impact of change to maintain operational effectiveness within a business or function, using the company’s formal change process when appropriate; demonstrates confidence and maintains a positive demeanor during periods of uncertainty and conflict Consistently moves problems towards resolution when encountering obstacles, uncertain conditions, or situations where lack of data or conflicting data means that there is no clear “right” choice; helps others do same

Develops People and Teams

Actively promotes continuous learning; anticipates the implications of organizational and industry trends on people development needs, and plans accordingly Attracts, develops and retains talent; shapes roles and assignments, and delegates authority, to develop key capabilities in self and others (i.e., builds “bench strength”) Assesses talent effectively, provides insightful and constructive feedback to others; helps others develop mindset and skill to do same Seeks and openly accepts feedback, and applies it to develop greater knowledge, awareness and skill; helps others do same

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS / WORK EXPERIENCE
(Education, qualifications and experience requirements an employee must have)

Minimum 15 years operations experience with > 5 years logistics, purchasing, and material planning in management capacity. High product mix, high demand variability, significant product line depth, mix of standard and configured products, both direct and distribution sales channels, and global supply base. Candidates must have a high energy level, the demonstrated ability to impact the business quickly and have an effective combination of tactical and strategic skills. Success in dealing in a global, matrixed organization structure will be necessary for the successful candidate. Must have demonstrated expertise leading a complex global supply chain organization and ability to provide both technical and managerial leadership to his/her organization BS in Engineering or Supply Chain, Master’s Degree preferred. Lean-Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt would be an advantage. Extensive MRP experience/knowledge and SAP preferred APICS certification would be an advantage. Good communicator and team player. Demonstrate interpersonal and leadership skills. Ability to work well with people at all levels. Fluency in English communication and written skills.

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