At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Job Summary
The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for working with Corporate/Plant Logistics & Transportation, Purchasing, Sales, Accounting, Customer Care, and Plant/Site Management to develop and execute the Purchasing and Distribution strategy for the Plant/Site operation. This includes management responsibilities for all Supply Chain operations in the plant/site; Warehouse and Shipping (including associated offsite Warehouses), Inventory Control, Purchasing, Production Planning, Raw Material Planning and Receiving, and Transportation Management (inbound/ outbound, including optimizing the local use of GAF rail and truck fleet equipment). This position will ensure that proper business and safety processes are being followed in these areas.

The individual will be responsible for the staffing and development of new and existing Supply Chain employees (as related to their primary job function) to ensure facility and department goals are aligned. Also, this individual will be accountable for the site(s) achieving distribution cost goals, inbound freight metrics, service reliability metrics, purchasing, and volume goals. The position will evaluate and drive improvements in overall safety, along with operational cost-effectiveness and efficiency within the Supply Chain function.

A high level of importance is placed on fostering relationships with key partners; both suppliers and customers, negotiating cost and service for purchasing and transportation services, leases, and agreements to include fleet and lift truck equipment.

This position reports to the Plant Manager with a dotted line to the Sr. Regional Distribution Manager.

Essential Duties

Lead team in meeting or exceeding site safety goals, by providing a safe work environment, training, and materials as needed, and instilling a culture of safety in Shipping/Warehousing and Private Fleet operations.

Drive down Supply Chain related costs through effective leadership and management of the Plant’s Supply Chain resources. Manage costs to budgetary goals in the areas of Purchasing, Inbound and Outbound Transportation, Truck and Rail Fleet, and Warehouse Operations. Identify, champion, and capture cost savings opportunities through Supply Chain related projects, including collaboration with Corporate Purchasing, Logistics and Transportation, Sales, Accounting, Customer Care, and the Plant team on the development of a distribution strategy for 1) products shipped from his/her location, and 2) for products manufactured by his/her Plant(s) in both normal and high-volume periods.

Effectively manage Supply Chain resources to ensure Service and Volume goals are met. This includes effective Production Scheduling, Raw Material ordering, and Supply Chain execution. An effective inbound and outbound carrier base must be maintained to meet this objective. Actively lead efforts to become a Shipper of Choice and expand the carrier base to meet demand spikes caused by sales promotions, seasonal buys, weather-related business spikes, etc. Working with the Corporate Distribution Group, understand and take advantage of private fleets, and carrier synergies within the GAF distribution network.

Ensure quality standards are met on inbound raw materials and outbound finished goods, as well as in the execution of key Supply Chain processes managed at the Plant. Ensure contractual commitments and supplier assessments, ensuring all purchases are consistent with quality and delivery requirements. Champion the Warehouse Improvement Process (WIP), ensuring that logistics staff follows the process, minimizing labor cost, reporting weekly metrics, conducting self-audits, and meeting WIP goals (pallets handled/hour, labor cost per pallet handled, cycle counting adherence, etc.). Identify process failures that led to missed goals and develop and communicate continuous improvement plans to achieve WIP goals.

Provide training and development plans, including coaching, training, and staffing for new and existing Logistics employees (as related to their primary job function) to ensure facility and department goals are aligned.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.

Under This Roof We Require

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Accounting or Logistics/Supply Chain Required

7 or more years of relevant experience in a high-volume manufacturing, distribution, purchasing, production planning, and transportation environment Required

Under This Roof We Also Value

APICS Certification Preferred

Advanced organizational skills and strong attention to detail

Advanced ability to execute projects within scope, schedule, and budget

Advanced negotiating skills. Excellent interpersonal skills

Advanced analytical and delegation skills.

Proven leadership abilities and direct the work of others; Team Player.

Advanced coaching skills

Advanced skills in problem identification and resolution

Advanced and effective time management skills

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems (PS or SAP)

Advanced working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS -RF)

Advanced working knowledge of Inventory Management Systems and processes, such as FIFO, LIFO, WIP, Physical counts, Cycle counts, and process controls

Advanced knowledge of Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and software, such as Carrier Point, JDA, and Oracle Transportation Management

Advanced knowledge of planning software/systems ( JDA)

Advanced experience working with standard Manufacturing concepts, practices, & procedures

Physical Demands

Stationary Position - Frequently

Move/Traverse - Frequently

Stationary Position/Seated - Frequently

Transport/Lifting -

Transport/Carrying -

Exerting Force/Pushing -

Exerting Force/Pulling -

Ascend/Descend -

Balancing -

Position Self/Stooping -

Position Self/Kneeling -

Position Self/Crouching -

Position Self/Crawling -

Reaching - Frequently

Handling - Frequently

Grasping - Frequently

Feeling - Frequently

Communicate/Talking - Frequently

Communicate/Hearing - Frequently

Repetitive Motions -

Coordination - Frequently

Consideration will be given based on geography, candidate experience, and qualifications.

Annual Salary Range: 121,500-155,250

How We Protect What Matters Most:1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).