Drew Marine is a global leader providing technical solutions and services to the marine industry with a comprehensive line of advanced marine chemicals, and equipment. Supported by a worldwide network of service engineers, and global supply chain delivering to more than 900 ports, we have a portfolio of products and services including: Water Treatment, Fuel Treatment, Maintenance Cleaners, Welding & Refrigeration, Engineered Systems & Products, Onboard Test Kits, and Analytical Services. We have offices located in the US, including Waterbury, CT and Whippany, NJ as well as locations around the world.

Drew Marine offers a competitive compensation package with the following benefits:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance starting on day 1

• 401(k) plan with 100% employer match up to 5%

• 26 Paid days off the first year of employment (17 personal days + 9 holidays)

• Eligible for hybrid schedule, up to two days per week

• Community engagement and volunteerism opportunities

  Job Summary:

  The Director of Global SOP & Demand Planning is responsible for providing strategic and executional leadership to deliver superior customer service consistently while optimizing production/logistics costs and working capital.

  Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Developing and leading Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP)

• Developing, executing, and maintaining global supply and logistics network strategy

• Leading demand/capacity planning through plant scheduling to optimize working capital and costs

• Leading logistics operations including warehousing, freight management, duties, etc. Partner with Procurement team to negotiate optimal rates

• Driving, with business unit and segment GM’s, SKU rationalization and data cleansing and maintenance

• Ensuring slow-moving and obsolete inventories are visualized and minimized

• Providing visual management of all key metrics including Root Cause Analysis and Corrective/Preventative Actions

• Developing, in partnership with Information Technology team, the IT strategy for Supply Chain

• Integrating supply chains of current/future acquisitions

• Cross-functional Leading and developing a team of 8-12 S&OP professionals responsible for planning network

  Key Metrics :

• Delivery: On Time in Full %, Schedule Adherence

• Inventory: $ Inventory, Days in Inventory Outstanding (DII), Days Forward Coverage

• SIOP: Forecast Accuracy, MAPE

• Plant Schedule Adherence

• Total Production Costs

• Logistics: Freight Cost including Air, Ocean, Ground; External Warehousing Cost

  Leadership Behaviors:

  Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyses information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

  Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

  Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change; monitors transition and evaluates results.

  Required / Desired Knowledge, Experiences and Skills:

• 8+ years of experience with a diverse background (strong managerial, business, and technical education, supply chain, planning, and logistics experience and skills)

• APICS, PMP/PMI, or Lean/Six Sigma Certificate preferred.

• Expertise in global supply chain, planning, and logistics activities.

• Marine, Logistics, Retail, and/or F&B industry experience preferred.

• Must have implemented or operated within robust Sales and Operation Planning process.

• Experience with ERP, MRP, and WMS systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications as well as Financial Statement Analysis.

• Focus on Results: Results oriented management style, develops plans, utilizes resources, from inside and outside of the team to meet the objectives of the organization. Able to create a clear expectation and accountability system throughout the department.

• Process Management: able to identify and implement technology and processes that drives more effective inventory and production planning while maximizing cash on hand and customer OTD.

• Deadline Management: is resilient under pressure and capable of meeting deadlines to ensure that the needs of the business are maintained.

• Communication & Influencing skills: Demonstrates competence to effectively interact with all levels of the business and within customers, communicates in a manner that unites team members with a sense of direction and team spirit to “get the job done” in an efficient and timely manner.

• Leads from the Front: Develops strong working relationships with coworkers creating sense of urgency with strong communication and interpersonal skills while harnessing input from those around but sets the tone and pace of the operation.

• Develops Others: Experienced in developing functional leaders in driving safety, quality, and performance in their areas of responsibility.

  Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Economics, or Finance. MBA preferred.

  Travel Requirements:

• 10-15% of time

  Physical Working Environment:

  The position works in a climate-controlled office environment and requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time.

  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified.

  Drew Marine provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All employment decisions at Drew Marine are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.