Last Updated Date: May 31, 2024

Location:
Buford, GA, US

Company: Doosan Bobcat NA US

Job Information

The Aftermarket Planning and Procurement Manager will lead Doosan’s North American Aftermarket parts materials planning and new product development team. The role will work to manage a parts inventory of over 80 million dollars while achieving world class fill rate. The Aftermarket Planning and Procurement Manager will execute on opportunities for customer support efficiencies within the supply chain . This position will act as the final decision maker for supply chain decisions for the Aftermarket Parts business.

Role & Responsibility

Staff Management

• Manage and support a group of team leaders (Direct Reports) within Procurement who are responsible for managerial aspects of thirteen + procurement professionals including Material Planners, and New Product Development Specialists (Indirect Reports).
• Ensures that adequate staffing counts are continually assessed to meet business need, sets employee goals and objectives for continual employee growth, and develops staff to maximize potential.

Lead Parts Planning Department

• Responsible for all aspects of the procurement and planning processes.
• Driving process discipline, efficiency, and managing the operational and daily business with focus on Process, Performance, Practices and People.
• Measure progress through the deployment of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Responsible for identifying and implementing industry best practices and process enhancements for development, management, and continuous improvement of supply chain strategies to achieve world class availability. This includes, but not limited to, quality and operational efficiencies.
• Effectively coordinate with the Planning and Business Intelligence team to develop and audit aggregate forecasts, review ordering trends, measure inventory levels and turns, and review the short- and long-range plans.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Sales, Customer service, Strategic Sourcing, outsourced partners, suppliers and the ability to lead and influence at all levels in the organization.

Job Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree required in Business Administration, Operations, Logistics, or Supply Chain,
  • Master’s Degree a plus
• Experience: 8+ years
• Travel
• Lean Methodology and/or Supply Chain Qualification (e.g. Six Sigma, APICS) and related experience in process enhancements and standardization preferred.
• Supply chain operations management experience - preferably of complex mechanical components and assemblies.
• Advanced knowledge of complex MRP planning systems.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to hold team members accountable.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) to negotiate and influence internal and external stakeholders.
• High level of motivation and strong analytical, problem solving, and conflict resolution needed.
• Experience working in a global supply chain work environment.
• Ability to manage a budget and forecast for Annual Operating Plan.