Newell Rubbermaid is a global marketer of consumer and commercial products that touch the lives of people where they live, work and play. We are committed to building consumer and commercial Brands That MatterTMwhile leveraging the benefits of being one company: shared expertise, operating efficiencies, and a culture of innovation. Our globally recognized brands include Sharpie, Paper Mate, DYMO, EXPO, Waterman, Parker, Rolodex, IRWIN, LENOX, Rubbermaid, Graco, Calphalon, Goody, and Teutonia.
This is a job summary which includes essential job duties of the position. More specific information regarding duties may be provided upon request for particular locations and facilities
* Work closely with the Third Party Logistics (3PL) Management team to ensure Newell Rubbermaid (NR) customer requirements are met for the 5 Global Business Units (GBU's) operating out of the consolidated Distribution Centre in Toronto.
* Establish a working relationship with the 3PL Distribution partner to help them meet/exceed Key Productivity Indicators (KPI's) for the facility.
* Provide forecasts of future expected shipping volumes to the 3PL to assist them in their manpower planning.
* Provide 3PL with details of upcoming promotional activities to drive efficient, on-time shipping of promotional orders.
* Support 3PL and NR Canada Finance team in development of annual budget for the DC ($10 MM annually).
* Provide guidance to NR Finance Leadership on 3PL services that are valid expenditures under the 3PL contract.
* Participate in monthly DC business review with 3PL and provide facility metrics from a NR Canada supply chain perspective.
* Provide regular monthly distribution centre status updates to NR Canada and NR Corporate executive teams.
* Recommend asset and software system investments for the DC in conjunction with 3PL partner.
* Track 3PL shipping issues and work with them on weekly root cause analysis and corrective action; communicate progress to NR Canada executive team on regular basis.
* Work with NR Canada Sr. Systems Analyst to ensure SAP and Warehouse Management systems and transactions are being used correctly by 3PL.
* Review inventory cycle count results on a monthly basis and all inventory adjustments on a weekly basis with 3PL Inventory Control Manager.
* Support NR Canada materials team to resolve inventory receiving issues and work with U.S. source plants and import buyers to correct shipping issues from all suppliers globally.
* Work with the 3PL to accommodate proposed operational changes for the 5 existing GBU's in the DC; review proposals from any new GBU's wanting to be involved in the facility; provide recommendations to the NR Canada executive team.
* Communicate effectively with the Customer Service and Supply Chain teams at NR Canada to resolve issues and provide feedback concerning the DC as required.
* Take a leadership role in projects that benefit the NR Canada Supply Chain.
* Assist the Supply Chain Director in setting goals and objectives for the functional leaders in the Canadian Supply Chain team.
Qualifications
* Undergraduate degree (business, logistics, supply chain or related fields); MBA graduate degree considered an asset.
* 10+ years' experience in supply chain management in distributionandin one or more of the following areas - logistics, materials/production planning, demand planning, S&OP, customer service.
* Proven track record of success in progressively responsible supply chain management roles in companies with annual sales over $200 MM.
* Experience working in an ERP operating system environment (SAP system experience a definite asset).
* Experience managing a distribution centre for at least two years; the DC operates using a Warehouse Management System (PKMS system experience an asset).
* Excellent computer, communication and presentation skills.
* Ability to work with a team to accomplish goals.
* Effective planning, organizational and decision-making skills are required.
* Consumer products industry experience considered an asset.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Consumer Products Industry Experience
Newell Rubbermaid and its Business Units are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. M/F/D/V are encouraged to apply.
