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Supply Chain and Logistics ManagerThe Supply Chain and Logistics Manager will oversee the supply chain operations, including procurement, logistics, and inventory management. This role will be crucial in ensuring the smooth flow of goods and materials, maintaining effective vendor relationships, and supporting cross-functional teams.Key Responsibilities:•Supervise and lead a team of 5 direct reports.•Oversee logistics operations for inbound and outbound freight and trucking (excluding transportation between plants).Vendor Management: Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers (3PL), and a diverse pool of vendors. Negotiate contracts and handle procurement for various categories of the bill of materials (BOM), including corrugated packaging (boxes).•Work closely with Sales, Production, Scheduling, and Customer Service teams to address needs such as receipt of materials (RMA) and customer credits. Support the coordination of inventory allocation, factory production submissions, and BOM management.•Create, analyze, and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor supply chain performance. Communicate results and collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to develop countermeasures and plan for future needs.•Foster strong relationships with internal and external partners.•Assist Sales, Marketing, and Service teams in achieving their objectives by ensuring timely communication of relevant supply chain details and meeting program or event deadlines.•Oversee day-to-day inventory operations and activities, review stock status reports, and manage inventory records. Address discrepancies, maintain accuracy, and recommend improvements to inventory techniques and procedures.•Safety and Compliance: Ensure a safe and healthy workplace by implementing and maintaining safety and compliance procedures. Address any compliance issues and ensure that direct reports are aware of and follow company policies.•Reporting: Prepare reports, summaries, and analyses related to inventory and supply chain topics. Communicate findings with appropriate management and participate in special projects as assigned by the Assistant General Manager.Qualifications:•Experience: 3 - 10 years of experience in purchasing, supply chain management, or a related field, with strong manufacturing experience preferred.•Proven ability to manage and lead a team effectively.•Skills: Strong purchasing, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.•Experience in raw materials purchasing, inventory management, and warehouse operations.•Familiarity with company policies related to Human Resources, Safety, Quality, and Environment.Base salary plus Benefits Med/Dental/Vision and 401k with a match.Please send your resume to (email protected) for immediate consideration.

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Job Description

American BOA ,is an aerospace and automotive bellows manufacturer in Cumming, Georgia, we offer above market rate competitive pay, full benefits, paid time off, a 401(k), work-life balance, and opportunities for advancement. Apply today!

Job Description

American BOA ,is an aerospace and automotive bellows manufacturer in Cumming, Georgia, we offer above market rate competitive pay, full benefits, paid time off, a 401(k), work-life balance, and opportunities for advancement. Apply today!

Supply Chain Manager

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for strategic and operational execution of the Materials and Supply Chain organization (purchasing) to support American BOA and BOA Group. This includes the management for programs and pursuits, the development and implementation of strategies to meet business performance expectations, and the accomplishment of Supply Chain continuous improvement goals and initiatives. This is a highly visible role and candidate must be comfortable with interacting with persons at all levels of the organization, as well as customers and external auditors. Additional responsibilities include leading the organization in the development and implementation of procurement, subcontract and material objectives, supply chain policy and procedures, and execution of business strategies.

This role oversees initiatives resulting in the continuous improvement of the Supply Chain through cost reduction, quality improvement, uninterrupted material supply, and lead-time reduction. This individual is ultimately responsible for strict adherence to BOA ethics, internal controls and ensuring government compliance. This position reports to Managing Director.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Strategic and tactical operational execution of the supply chain and materials organization
• Responsible for analyzing and interpreting regulatory requirements and determining how they apply to the Supply Chain. Regulatory requirements include ITAR, EAR, and FAR/DFARS.
• Supply chain staffing, development and implementation of strategies to meet key performance expectations and continuous improvement goals
• Collaborating with business development, program management and engineering to ensure early supply chain involvement in proposal and design efforts.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and model a high degree of personal accountability, professionalism and discretion
• Lead organization in development/implementation of strategy for procurement, subcontracts/material, and other supply chain related areas.
• Strong analytical skills, as well as highly developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills are required
• Oversee initiatives resulting in the continuous improvement of supply chain through cost reduction, quality improvement and lead-time reduction
• Ensure accurate, efficient, and inventory management processes and controls
• Create supply chain strategies to meet division business plan and objectives
• Develop compliant processes and achieve United States Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)/ Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) compliance
• Strong business acumen
• Proven experience in attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce
• Strong written and oral communication skills and demonstrate a proactive approach to managing workload in a fast-pace environment.
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in business management, supply chain management, logistics or a related field; advanced degree preferred (MBA a plus)
• Minimum of 5-7 years Supply Chain Management experience
• Strong SAP and data analytical skills
• Experience with US Government, Department of Defense contracts and United States Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)/ Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
• Experience with AS9100 and IATF 16949
  
  

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
  
  

• 8 hour shift
  
  

• supply chain: 4 years (Required)
  
  

• Cumming, GA 30040 (Required)
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Management and Manufacturing
• Industries Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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• Maintain customer profile information and enter loads from customer tenders into the Freight Optimizer system
• Update account managers on problem loads and what actions have been taken; update receivers and customers on status of loads
• Monitor daily pick-ups and deliveries; verify that loads have arrived on time and in good condition
• Take check calls from drivers, ensuring that loads will deliver on time; validate all load data prior to marking loads delivered, for accounting purposes
• Investigate product overages, shortages, damages, and complete appropriate documentation
• Schedule and reschedule delivery appointments for all loads; accept or decline loads based on direction from account managers
• Provide detailed directions and instructions to properly route drivers

• 1 year of logistics experience
• General knowledge of the transportation industry

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience writing routine reports and correspondence
• The ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance, disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement program

U.S. Lumber, an SBP Brand, is currently looking for a Logistics / Transportation Manager to join our team for the overall management of all transportation personnel and equipment.

In this role you will focus on:

• Personnel:
  
  
  • Recruiting drivers, on an ongoing basis, to add, replace and/or upgrade. Being ever mindful of the system wide shortage of drivers, working with HR to maximize retention and discovering opportunities for identifying qualified candidates. Having a very thorough understanding of the hiring process and providing complete documentation to HR for approval. Hiring, indoctrinating and training of new drivers - safety, processes, systems, qualifications.
  • Supervising and interacting with drivers on an ongoing basis. Maintaining a visible presence with each driver and engaging and soliciting process improvement input. Conducting regular training and driver meetings on at least a quarterly basis. Conducting a documented employee review as appropriate, but at least annually. Securely maintaining an employee personnel file for each employee.
  • Thoroughly reviewing the previous day's routes. Auditing logs, hours, inspections and route completion on a first thing daily basis. Tracking driver's progress during the day.
  • Constructively disciplining and documenting inappropriate or marginal performance, including, but not limited to, all DOT infractions and customer service and safety issues.
  • Maintaining morale and providing a safe and harmonious work environment.
  • Managing work schedules and daily hours of service to insure that there are sufficient hours available at the end of the week, while maximizing weekly hours of service. Calculating weekly payroll and submitting on a timely basis.
  • Developing creative and fluid driver incentives to focus attention on key opportunities for improvement.
  • Evaluating driver performance on the road by personally conducting an ongoing ride along, ride behind program.
  Equipment:
  • Insuring that all motorized equipment is operated appropriately and safely and only by trained, qualified, licensed operators - on the road and around the yard.
  • Insuring that equipment is inspected daily and all issues reported are corrected same day, particularly as it relates to curtain trailers.
  • Maintaining an onsite inventory of essential equipment supplies and managing competitive replenishment.
  • Maintaining a close relationship with vendor representatives and documenting and reporting service issues and periodically reviewing service and pricing with each vendor.
  • Investigating any damage done by an employee to equipment immediately and implementing disciplinary and corrective action as appropriate.
  • Tracking hours and verifying usage is balanced to insure the fleet is not over or under utilized.
  • Completing a thorough inspection of trucks and trailers monthly with the assigned driver and documenting in the Truck Book.
  • Insuring that PM's are conducted as prescribed on all equipment.
  Safety:
  • Fostering a culture of safety, in letter and spirit, throughout the organization.
  • Managing the safety indoctrination and ongoing training program.
  • Insuring that PPE is available and all drivers are wearing PPE at all times.
  • Insuring that material is safely loaded and properly secured.
  • Investigating and documenting all accidents and incidents, both occurrences and near-misses, and developing processes to correct. Utilizing occurrences as a training and feedback opportunity. Investigate "How's My Driving" calls and documenting action taken.
  • Understanding DOT and CSA standards and requirements and insuring they are met or exceeded in every instance. Implementing standardized, repetitive training to insure driver understanding.
  • Closely monitoring injured employees and remaining up-to-date on days away.
  • Understanding recordable and non-recordable accident and interacting with Human Resources on status of injured employees.
  • Understanding DAWFII scoring and the impact on rating and insurance.
  Inventory:
  • Minimizing and investigating damage in transit and upon delivery.
  • Managing customer returns to insure accuracy and that material is acceptable for return to stock, and notifying sales management when it is not. Insuring that customer returns are scheduled, picked up promptly, protected in transit and tagged for return to stock.
  Customer Relations:
  • Championing a sales-oriented culture and environment as it relates to external and internal customers.
  • Insuring that all drivers are in approved, neat, fresh and clean uniforms.
  • Responding promptly to requests and seek to over-serve.
  • Handling customer returns with a great attitude and a very high sense of urgency.
  • Instilling in driver the "yes or I'll check" response to customer requests and when to use which response.
  • Teaching drivers the benefits of a friendly, cooperative attitude with customers as it relates to getting unloaded and on their way.
  Technology:
  • Committed to leading the transition to dynamic routing.
  • Committed to turn by turn GPS route fulfillment.
  • Thorough understanding and familiarity with the technology available and committed to utilization and continuing education on each - Appian, XRS and CoPilot.
  
  
  Expense and Financial Statement Management:
  • Investigate and approve all payables promptly.
  • Maximizing route capacity and review chronic "light" routes.
  • Closely managing the "Big Five" - labor, equipment, fuel, repairs, supplies
  
  
  1. Labor - Hours, fulltime and temporary, regular and overtime, incentive plans
  2. Equipment - Leased and rented
  3. Fuel - Price and Miles Per Gallon
  4. Repairs - Trucks and Trailers
  5. Supplies - Straps, bungees, lights, mud flaps, etc.

• Three to five years of distribution warehouse management experience with P&L responsibility.
• Lumber industry warehouse experience is preferred.

• Medical, Dental, Vision given on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Company-Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays & Floating Holidays
• PLUS ADDITIONAL PERKS!

Job Description

Job Summary

The Manager of Planning is responsible for leading and optimizing the production planning and scheduling processes. Reporting directly to the VP of Supply Chain, the Planning Manager will oversee the planning team and collaborate with production, procurement, and engineering to ensure that production schedules align with customer demand, inventory targets, and resource availability. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills to drive continuous improvement initiatives and enhance overall operational efficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Develop and implement production planning strategies that align with business goals and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with the VP of Supply Chain to set planning objectives and KPIs that drive efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Monitor sales trends and demand forecasts to adjust production plans accordingly.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the planning team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Set performance goals for the planning team and regularly review their progress.
• Provide guidance on complex planning issues and escalate critical matters to the VP of Supply Chain as needed.

• Schedule Development: Oversee the creation of detailed, multi-level production schedules that incorporate customer orders, production capacity, and material availability. Ensure that schedules are aligned with the master production plan and can accommodate fluctuations in demand or unexpected disruptions.
• Capacity Planning: Analyze production capacity and resource availability, including labor, machinery, and materials. Adjust schedules to optimize the use of available resources, balancing workload across shifts and departments to avoid bottlenecks and downtime.
• Scenario Planning: Develop and implement contingency plans to address potential disruptions such as equipment failure, material shortages, or changes in customer demand. Regularly conduct "what-if" analyses to anticipate challenges and prepare proactive solutions.
• Schedule Optimization: Continuously refine production schedules using advanced planning tools and techniques, such as Just-In-Time (JIT) and Theory of Constraints (TOC), to minimize lead times and reduce inventory costs. Work closely with production teams to identify opportunities for schedule compression and improved throughput.
• Real-Time Monitoring: Implement systems to monitor production progress in real-time, enabling quick adjustments to schedules as needed. Collaborate with floor supervisors to address any delays or deviations from the plan, ensuring that production targets are met on time.
• Integration with Supply Chain: Ensure that production schedules are fully integrated with supply chain activities, including procurement and logistics. Coordinate with suppliers to align delivery schedules with production needs, minimizing inventory holding costs while ensuring materials are available when needed.
• Compliance and Documentation: Ensure that all production schedules are documented and maintained in accordance with company policies. Prepare detailed reports on schedule adherence, production output, and any deviations from the plan, providing insights to the VP of Supply Chain and other stakeholders.

• Collaborate with procurement to ensure timely availability of materials and components needed for production.
• Optimize inventory levels to balance cost and service levels, reducing excess inventory while avoiding stockouts.
• Implement systems to monitor and track material usage, and work with the team to minimize waste.

• Serve as the key liaison between planning, production, procurement, engineering, and quality assurance teams.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings to review production plans, address challenges, and coordinate upcoming projects.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders to ensure alignment on production goals and timelines.

• Identify and implement process improvements within the planning function to increase efficiency and reduce lead times.
• Leverage data analysis and industry best practices to optimize planning processes.
• Lead or support Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement initiatives within the planning department.

Qualifications/Demonstrated Performance Competencies :

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• 7 years of experience in production planning or supply chain management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain principles, and materials management.
• Proficiency in production planning software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities, with a track record of driving improvements in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies is highly desirable.

Competencies

Competency

Definition

Business Insight

Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organizations goals.

Manages Complexity

Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes, contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

Decision Quality

Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

Plans and Aligns

Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

Manages Ambiguity

Operates effectively even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan : Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting.
• Employer-Paid Coverages : Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage : Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options.
• Free Health Tracking : With rewards for meeting health goals.
• Generous PTO : 160 hours accrued within the first year.
• Employee Referral Bonus : For referring talented candidates.
• Career Development : Tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities.
• Exclusive Discounts : Access to partner and marketplace discounts.
• Community & Engagement : Company and employee clubs at various locations.

These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!

• Gather, monitor, and analyze inventories for forecasted customers
• Confirm accurate retain and runout times while maximizing payload and on-time performance by analyzing inventories and sales as information becomes available
• Evaluate and adjust current and future orders based on driver capacity and customer demands
• Coordinate with Asset Specialists to update known sourcing as changes occur and revise daily operating plan as necessary to ensure operational efficiency
• Communicate effectively with Load Planners, Scheduling Team Leaders, and external customers on service issues
• Solicit new and existing customers for freight opportunities

• High School diploma or equivalent business experience; degree preferred
• Previous logistics dispatch/scheduling experience preferred
• Knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft and logistics application software
• Ability to solve problems and work in high pressure situations, using independent judgement and discretion
• Ability to work well in teams with staff and contractors from all departments
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Excellent personal skills and positive attitude

1. Promote positive work habits including effective and timely communication, teamwork and respect for co-workers.
2. Provide constructive guidance to other employees and representatives of third parties.
3. Contribute to providing the highest quality of products and services to customers.