VP of Supply Chain - Reed Minerals

Reed Minerals, provider of the well-known BLACK BEAUTY® and new performance based Sure/Cut™ abrasive brands, is an industry pioneer in the processing of products for environmentally beneficial uses and recognized for its high-quality, high-performance abrasives, roofing granules and filtration products.  Reed continually develops creative methods of sourcing, recycling, and upcycling materials to provide exceptional value and environmental solutions to the industries they serve.  Reed is the most trusted brand in the roofing and abrasives industry with over 90 years of manufacturing consistent, high-quality products.

Position Summary          

This job requires a dynamic leader who will analyze, strategize, negotiate, and execute value programs working internally with the leadership team at Reed Minerals and externally with current and prospective suppliers. The ability to qualify and negotiate new and existing supplier agreements while demanding accountability and results is key to this role. In addition, they will provide hands-on support and team leadership in managing over $15 million of rail, barge, truck, and ship movements, both domestically and internationally, across the entire business. This includes creating and managing logistics procedures to optimize product workflow and minimize cost for raw material and finished product movements.  The ability to be a team player is also critical, as this role will work closely with all departments including Operations, Quality, Engineering, Commercial, Finance, IT, HR, and Legal.

• Design and implement supply chain strategies, initiatives, and procedures that align with overall business objectives, and vision 
• Lead a disciplined Strategic Sourcing Process to drive Total Cost of Ownership and cost reduction for all categories
• Develop most effective sourcing and ongoing management strategy for specific raw material categories
• Perform due diligence to understand internal business and quality requirements and supply market dynamics for spend areas of accountability
• Translate new and existing supplier management initiatives and internal needs, work collectively with suppliers to develop, and implement strategies that support those needs
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to drive cross-functional collaboration and operational excellence.
• Strategically plan, negotiate contracts, and manage logistics, warehouse, and transportation for the business including rail, barge, truck and ship movements
• Track quality, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency across the company’s network utilizing models for use in evaluating logistics programs or service.
• Prepare and implement logistics financial models to show the impact of projects and services
• Liaise and negotiate with current carriers, brokers, 3PLs, as well as identifying new partners to ensure the best quality and cost positions for the company’s transportation modes, routing, equipment and frequency
• Continue to utilize and improve implementation of our TMS to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Execute effective actions from exception and KPI reports improving procurements overall effectiveness
• Travel up to 50% of the month (multiple 2-3 day trips in coordination with leadership)
• Comply with laws, regulations, and Code of Conduct in all activities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Basic Qualifications:

• Education
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain, or Logistics
• Experience
  • 7+ years progressive experience in Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain or Logistics
  • 3+ years managing a team
  • Proven experience in negotiating with major rail, trucking, international shipping companies, and suppliers
  • Proficient in standard logistics software (TMS preferred)
  • APICS certification
  • Extensive knowledge of working with 3PL’s in diverse modes of transportation
  • Skilled in utilizing an ERP and TMS (or a similar system) with ability to track costs, enter reqs, provide analysis etc. 

1. Preferred Qualifications:

• Education or Experience
  • Proven experience developing and managing supplier or partnership development programs focused on tangible Total Cost of Ownership improvements
  • Experience in developing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and operationalizing their use as standard operating practice
  • Advanced experience in applying technology tools for Strategic Sourcing, including Spend Analysis, eSourcing, contracts, and eProcurement tools
  • Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt and/or Lean equivalent experience with statistical tools/techniques with demonstrated success of leading continuous improvement projects
  • Proven communications skills both oral and written working with all levels and functions of an organization and with external customers
  • Track record of effectively working with internal/external customers

• Interpersonal Skills
  • Exceptional interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills
  • Exceptional presentation, project planning skills, delivery execution and oral and written communication skills
  • Strong management and organizational skills; ability to prioritize effectively and provide direction to highly skilled individuals within the department
  • Must be responsive and have excellent attention to detail skills

• Technical Skills
  • High proficiency with Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint
  • Excellent computer skills, must have strong Excel skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Metrics and data driven
  • Must be able to interpret and speak with data

• Other Skills
  • Ability to effectively plan and organize

1. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and possibly internationally (up to 50% of time)
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Willingness and ability to work conditions may include the following:  working near moving mechanical parts, in outdoor weather conditions, and in extreme non-weather heat

1. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Driver’s license

Reed Minerals is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This commitment applies to decisions made with respect to hiring, placement, training, compensation, benefits, promotions, demotions, transfers, terminations, layoffs, return from layoffs, administration of benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Disclaimer:
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.”