Job Description

BPG International is Now Hiring: Senior Manager, Global Supply Chain (Full-Time, Hybrid, Wilmington, DE)
BPG International is a global innovation company that has created and mass commercialized over 600 new products. We are passionate about impacting people’s lives in a positive way through inspirational and innovative sensory experiences. Additionally, at BPG, the consumer is our focus. We embrace the belief in Positive Living, which to us is a choice, a state of mind. Optimism, energy, passion and happiness are not just words to us, but values that are integrated into everything we do for our team and every product we touch for our customers. 

 

What You'll Do:

The mission of the Senior Manager, Global Supply Chain is to lead, manage and coordinate all activities involved with the forecasting, procurement and delivery of all BPG International’s goods and services.  This role ensures consistent on-time, cost-effective delivery of all goods and services to BPG’s customers, while driving continuous improvement, supplier performance, and operational excellence across the supply chain. The Senior Manager will be responsible for key areas of the business overseeing the logistics and planning teams, and key oversight of Supplier & Procurement Management, Demand & Inventory Planning, Cross-functional Collaboration & Communication, and Continuous Improvement & Strategic Projects. 

Supplier Management:   Manage all activities involved with the procurement of BPG’s goods and services, including transportation, sourcing and production of components, finished goods, assemblies, professional services, and liability management. 

• For components, Supply, and services required for new products, proactively support sourcing efforts required to procure essential Supply and services.   

• Manage suppliers in respect to price negotiated, availability of Supply, delivery time and supplier visits.  

• Review and analyze purchase price variances.  

• Inspect and evaluate vendors and vendor performance. 

• Research subcontractors’ abilities, capability and capacity for new products. 

• Maintains and reviews supplier capacity versus forecasted demand. 

Inventory Managemen t: Ensures inventory accuracy by coordinating the inventories and goods system to system information with distribution centers to near real time monitoring of EDI processes as well as other manual inventory and adjustment processes. 

• Initiates shrink threshold and loss claims with warehouse providers and tracking reconciliation of the same per contract standards, 

• Verifies accuracy of physical inventory when needed, 

• Works to effectively resolve inventory or order discrepancies that are outside of his or her control. 

• Monitors Inventory levels, optimizing storage, and minimizes waste. 

Demand Management: Responsible for understanding all sources of demand for specific products within region, market segment, or global business. 

• Establishes forecasting strategy at global, regional and local level which is aligned with supply and logistics strategies. 

• Accountable for the developing demand forecast at the chosen levels, horizons and intervals which is owned by sales and is supported by key assumptions, risks, and uncertainties. 

• Identify, prioritize and aggregate all sources of demand for the integrated supply chain of a product to support business planning. 

• Responsible to develop the demand management and control processes and rules governing acceptance of orders and commitment to supply. 

Communication: Establish, maintain, and utilize forecasting and communication tools to integrate demand/supply plans for new product and/or new markets working with product and marketing managers 

• Identify and communicate changes, risks, opportunities, and remedial actions 

• Establish rules for abnormal demand, supply constraints, and customer requirements that are outside the capability of the Supply Chain to deliver. 

• Communicate significant upcoming supply issues to sales and customer service organizations. 

• Maintain frequent and transparent communications with multiple functions including, sales, marketing, customer service, operations, finance, and supply. 

Employee Development: Provide leadership to team within Global Supply Chain and Manufacturing Operations – continue growing and developing the organization with strong talent to meet the demands of the business, prioritize goals, provide guidance and development for team, and create cohesive working relationships company-wide. 

• Responsible for training, developing and retaining Logistics and Planning team members.   

• Sets business goals and objectives, conducts performance appraisals with employee development focus including preparation and support of training and development plans; recommends merit /promotional increases.   

• Leads by example for all BPG Values and the BPG Way.   

• Effectively communicates company and department strategies to team. 

Continuous Improvement:   

• Accountable for monitoring the performance of both the demand and supply process and continually improving output, accuracy and bias. 

• Proactively recommend, as part of BPG’s ongoing process improvement, ideas or procedures that solve problems, expand our capability, improve company performance and eliminate bottle necks.  

• Maintain a continuous learning program for professional growth and development and maintain a professional network of business relationships inside and outside the company to achieve business objectives. 

• Proactively benchmark cost & ensure cost competitiveness of all supply/inventory cost including cost reduction efforts. 

• Accountable for coordination, prioritization and delivered results of improvement projects in both the demand and supply planning process. 

• Support and fully engage in The BPG Way 

What We're Looking For:

• BS/BA degree or equivalent amount of relevant experience in Consumer Products Logistics and planning 

• Business/Operations/Accounting major preferred.   

• Minimum of 7 years proven results-oriented Supply Chain experience, preferably within consumer products 

• At least 3 years or more procurement consumer products into U.S. mass retail. 

• At least 3 years leading a team in an office environment. 

• Experience with new product development required.   

• Industry affiliations and certifications a plus (i.e. CPM, CPIM).  

• Must have demonstrated ability to work in a fast pace entrepreneurial team environment.  

• Experience leading and managing complex projects 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Must be able to work onsite in Wilmington, DE, as a leader with regular visibility to the team. Onsite presence is critical to support collaboration, coaching, and effective team management. 

• Strong Proficiency with MRP/ERP software platforms and Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, and Word), Advanced excel skills required  

• Experience with MS Business Solutions: Great Plains preferred.  

• Exposure to consumer packaging and injection molding as plus. 

Important Information:

• This position requires limited travel by car and by air. Occasional travel domestically and to China/Asia Pacific will be required.  

• Applicant must have the ability to move freely throughout all of our partner’s manufacturing plants and distribution centers. 

• BPG’s office is located in Wilmington, DE. This position is hybrid and requires a minimum of 2 days in the office, and allows for up to 3 days per week of remote work, when not attending in-person meetings or other required onsite needs.  

• Standard schedule 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Hours may vary based on business needs.  

• Travel may be required, including domestic and international trips. 
  
   

What We Offer:

We believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally. In addition to a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, we offer a positive work environment that values collaboration, development, and balance. 

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision with generous employer subsidy. Disability and life insurance benefits are provided at no cost to the employee. 

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching 

• Accrued paid time off and paid holidays  

• Hybrid work schedule (up to 3 days remote) 

• Summer Fridays – office hours end at 2:00 PM to help you enjoy more personal time 

• Hybrid work schedule – up to 3 days remote per week 

• Lunch & Learn sessions for continuous learning and cross-functional insight 

• Community involvement through company-sponsored volunteer events and service days 

• Collaborative and friendly work environment with team-building events throughout the year, including quarterly birthday lunches.  

We embrace our guiding principles, “The BPG Way”, and strive to live each day to the fullest by Focusing on: Having Fun, Thinking Differently, Bringing Ideas to Life, Growing, Owning "it", and Making it Better.  

BPG International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Nothing in this job posting should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment. 

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

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