Supply Chain Center of Excellence Manager

Remote - Gurnee, Illinois

*Will go on-site 1-2 times a month in the Gurnee IL office

Who We Are:

PurposeBuilt Brands, rooted in a legacy dating back to Weiman, stands as a pioneer in crafting top-tier products for specialty surfaces. Our beloved brands, including Weiman, Goo Gone, Green Gobbler, Biokleen, Gonzo, Magic, Wright’s, Stone Care International, Urnex, Five Star, and Micro-Scientific, are preferred choices among consumers and seasoned professionals alike.

At PBB, we seek to hire employees who bring a level of engagement, drive, and performance that pushes business forward. We work together and are motivated by positive results, while continuously thriving in a scrappy environment. We believe our greatest assets are the talented and passionate employees who are motivated by our purposeful work. Our company may be 60 years old, but the real growth is just getting started.

The Role:

The Supply Chain COE Manager provides leadership and strategic direction through management of supply chain planning activities, processes, and data/information and systems. They lead process and system development and implementation projects for the team. Projects are complex, cutting across organizational boundaries at the corporate level, business units, and across value chains globally. Identifies resources needed and develops project plans, influences stakeholders to gain support, and leads project teams to drive change. This person provides process and system training and support. Identifies and implements continuous improvement initiatives that optimize inventory turns, service levels, maximizes profitability, and supports dynamic changes in market conditions.

What You Will Do:

Research industry standards and best practices to benchmark various supply chain processes
Develop and implement improvements to supply chain metrics and performance standards using industry knowledge, analytics, and best business practices
Create dashboards and reports that depict supply chain performance
Identify and develop reporting to aid in end-to-end supply chain planning and execution activities.
Ensure that supply chain processes are accurately mapped
Identify process inefficiencies across the supply chain
Analyze system deficiencies and lead the execution of changes for improved performance
Lead and/or support trouble-shooting and problem resolution for supply chain issues impacting organizational objectives including service, cost, and cash
Develop tools that support existing and/or new processes
Develop SOPs and work instructions for new and/or improved processes
Develop training material and assist with training where requires

What You Will Bring:

Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in process improvement, supply chain, and/or operations management Consumer packaged goods (CPG) experience desirable.
Advanced Proficiency in manufacturing MRP and distribution DRP systems and processes. Implementation experience desired.
Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements, with the ability to effectively engage others as necessary to drive change and resolution on issues.
Ability to work independently and make informed decisions on daily tactical tasks and strategic initiatives of high complexity and business impact, and to work in teams representing the supply chain POV.
Demonstrated experience in process improvement, process mapping, and standard operating procedure (SOP) development
Understanding of end-to-end supply chain management processes and functions
Ability to do analysis of tradeoffs between business objectives - ability to think systemically and solve complex problems through innovative thought
Advanced knowledge of data analytics, including the ability to analyze and synthesize data across multiple data sources
Strong computer skills and systems (SYSPRO/ERP, Power BI, SQL
Ability to design, build, and deploy reports and dashboards using Microsoft Power BI.

Benefits:

PBB offers a wide range of benefits because we understand no two employees are the same. We want our employees to feel empowered to set their day up for success, whether that's in the office or remote.

What We Offer:

Flexible work options (fully remote, hybrid, onsite)
Generous paid time off
Competitive salaries and bonus incentives
401K company match
Competitive medical, dental, & vision insurance
Pet insurance
Annual fitness stipend
Unmatched employee discount on all products
Summer Hours
LinkedIn learning membership