Logistics

Company: Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc
Location: Breinigsville
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Senior Supply Chain Logistics Manager

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Employment Type: Regular

Location: BREINIGSVILLE,PA

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold, Brownberry or Oroweat bread? A Thomas English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee, Entenmanns or Marinela cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA!

Bimbo Bakeries USA is part of Grupo Bimbo, the worlds largest baking company with operations in 33 countries. Bimbo Bakeries USA (BBU) employs 20,000 associates across the U.S. in bakeries, sales centers, corporate offices and on sales routes to ensure our consumers have the freshest products to feed their families at every meal. But our associates come to work for much more the chance to feed their own lives through exciting work that offers the opportunity to make a real difference in their professional and personal lives every day.

Description:

The Senior Manager Supply Chain is responsible for developing and leading projects for the East Supply Chain focused on the implementation of systems and automation. The Senior Manager Supply Chain is a member of the East Business Unit Supply Chain Strategy team and works cross functionally with East BU, BBU and GB teams to implement highly complex material handling, storage, and tracking projects. This position will be the point person for all East Supply Chain automation projects and work with counterparts to integrate the solutions into the Supply Chain.

** Location for this role is flexible and can be based out of any BBU location on the East Coast. **

Key Job Responsibilities:

Develop and lead automation and systems implementation projects throughout East BU

Work with Supply Chain Technology, Commercial, Real Estate, Engineering, and other cross-functional stakeholders to develop and execute capital projects related to the handling, storage, tracking of materials:

Responsible for development of project plans, budgets and capital requests.

Request for proposal development and subsequent vendor selection.

Vendor/Construction management including change control

Coordinate with corporate teams on the development of maintenance procedures, spare parts and implementation of maintenance management software specifications for inputs and outputs, etc.

Lead regional team to Install, train, and troubleshoot new and established technologies through the Supply Chain

Work with consultants and project teams to implement systems to support current and future Supply Chain across the East Business Unit

Lead the implementation and optimization of integrated S&OP, WMS, and TMS systems for East BU ensuring alignment with operational priorities

Liaison for local teams to ensure accurate capture of requirements and successful implementation of systems

Coordinate with centralized project teams ensuring project alignment and highlighting program dependencies

Partner with BU Distribution and Manufacturing Leadership to plan and implement safety, service and cost programs that deliver world class results

Help support service infrastructure in East DC foot print that will enable growth / freshness / unsold deliverables and help break down silos across the organization

Responsible for on time, on budget completion of projects and delivery against all objectives and operating parameters

Position Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related field acceptable if combined with technical project experience.
• At least 7 years of related and varied experience in managing projects related to the automation of material handling and warehouse activities.
• A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted (under education and experience).
• Experience developing and implementing complex solutions : Applying output from statistical, simulation, and optimization tools to configure solutions. Leading cross functional projects including alignment of stakeholders, applying common project management tools, and managing outside suppliers. Facilitating problem solving using variety of methodologies. Applying methodologies to understand, anticipate, mitigate risk. Managing start-ups to rapidly achieve project objectives.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate to all levels of the organization.

• Agile or SCRUM project management experience is beneficial.

• Experience with project management tools, such as FMEA, RACI, and backlog building is beneficial.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to travel, visit facilities/sales centers/distribution centers within the business unit.
• Strong analytic skills with attention to detail.
• Must be able to plan & accomplish goals with limited supervision.

• Ability to build strong business relationships and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Ability to lead and coach special projects while meeting specific timelines and objectives.
• Ability to establish objectives, ownership of work, and accountability for results.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate complex information effectively to gain alignment.
• Ability to manage and influence P&L results.
• Ability to cultivate talent through coaching.
• Ability to manage and hold internal and external suppliers accountable to commitments.

Be a part of a company that is dedicated to protecting our planet:

• All of our U.S. operations have been powered with 100% renewable electrical energy since July 2019, with energy created through a Wind Farm backed by a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement with Invenergy
• Bimbo Bakeries USA was named EPA ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year in 2018 and 2019 for superior leadership, innovation and commitment to environmental protection through energy efficiency
• We have 14 ENERGY STAR Certified facilities
• Our Manufacturing operations divert greater than 95% of waste from landfill
• 360 of our company-owned vehicles utilize alternative fuel propane, compressed natural gas, and electric
• Bimbo Bakeries USA has committed to 100% sustainable packaging across its portfolio by 2025. All product bags, pouches and wrappers are currently recyclable through Terracycle.

Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, disability, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, reassignment, layoff, discharge, education, training and all other working conditions. To further the principle of equal employment opportunity, Bimbo Bakeries USA has developed affirmative action plans for minorities and women, qualified individuals with disabilities, and Vietnam-era and special disabled veterans and other protected veterans.

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