APICS The Association for Operations Management

Northern New Jersey Chapter

Advancing Productivity, Innovation, and Competitive Success

 

 

Career Placement

North Jersey Operations Update:

As a service to our members, our Chapter offers a FREE placement service which helps match up Chapter members with job opportunities at member companies.

For information, contact Barry Turner, (973) 503-8141 or E-mail your resume to Barry at: barry.turner@novartis.com

Jobs posted will have direct contact info. If so, please mention our website as the source of contact when approaching these employers. 

This service is a WIN-WIN opportunity for our members. Career opportunities are also listed in our Newsletter, "The Conveyor." Of course, simply becoming involved in the Chapter's programs and activities can increase opportunities for networking and career advancement.

Chapter Recruitment Services

Summit Group 973-875-3300 

garyp@nac.net 

R.O.I. Associates, Inc.

(P) 516.541.3800

Peter Portanova

Operations Management Search Consultan

www.roiassociatesinc.com

J P Canon Associates
225 Broadway 36th Floor
New York, NY 10007
Tel: 212 233 3131
Fax: 212 233 0457

Paula Blumenthal
paula@jpcanon.com

Jobs for August 2008

Job Information 
 Job Title:Network Production Planner
 Date Posted Externally:8/4/2008 11:46:51 AM
 Type of Assignment:Regular
 Position Type:Full Time
 Salary Grade/Band:11
 Direct Reports:No
 Relocation:Available
 Category:Customer Service & Logistics
 Function:Customer Service
 Location:Tarrytown - Division Headquarters
 Town/City:Tarrytown
 State/Province/Global Location:NY
 Postal/Zip Code:10591
 Job Information:
 
This position provides a key planning role in delivering the category business team and functional objectives. The Network Production Planner interacts with members of the category team, product supply, plants and various Operations functions in the Business Unit, Field and COE

 Additional Job Information:
 
Required:
- Bachelors
- Willing to travel 5%
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Supply chain Management or Operations
- Strong Analytical Skills
- Superb Team Player
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Strong Influencing Skills


 Additional Information 
 Travel Required:5%
 Years of Relevant Experience:3
 Degree Required:Bachelors

 Job Description 
  
 
The Network Production Planner is responsible for long range capacity planning and shorter term master scheduling for a set of asset groups within the Ready To Drink Pouch category. The Network Production Planner works with the plant schedulers on developing finished goods plans that deliver on service, cost and cash flow objectives. This position requires high proficiency in Manugustics planning modules. As a part of the category team, the Network Production Planner interacts closely with cross functional team members to plan commercialization activities and drive responsiveness to changing customer demand.

If you are interested in this position, you will need to apply by clicking on the link provided.

Kraft is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.



https://www.kraftcareers.com/jobsearch/jobcenterviewcndt.asp?JobAd_ID=930948 


Click here to express an interest in this position

Jobs for June 2008

                                                                                              

NESTLE INFANT NUTRITION

Gerber

Country: USA

ROLE PROFILE

General (organization chart to be attached)

Job Title:

Job Grade:

Department:

Reports to (Job Title):                      

Demand Planner

Varies

Demand Planning

Manager, Demand Planning

 

 

Job Purpose  (State in one sentence the overall objective of the role)

Responsible for providing and maintaining  the demand plan at the PIN DC level, using models within APO in conjunction with Sales, Marketing, and Finance inputs.

Major Accountabilities  (Describe the 5-7 main results of the role to be achieved )

§          Enter demand plan forecasts into APO system

§          Analyze forecast and make adjustments based on historical and consumption trends

§          Provide reports to highlight accuracy and identify issues with the forecast

§          Maintain APO system to allow for new items into the database

§          Incorporate and reconcile inputs/forecasts for Sales and Marketing

§          Communicate with Product Supply Management on all changes.

§          Support Nestle Programs and Policies, including affirmative action goals and commitments, HSE strategies and corporate citizenship initiatives.

Key Performance Indicators  (Indicate how performance for this role will be measured)

§          Fill rate targets

§          Forecast accuracy

§          Timely updates to demand plan



Job Dimensions  (Indicate key facts and figures)

Number of associates:

0

Financial responsibility:

(Budget, Cost, Sales, etc.)

N/A

Impact on the organisation:          

Reduces Capital Invested in Inventory while maintaining superior customer fill rates

Background  (State the required education, experience level, and competency profile)

Education :

Bachelor’s Degree in Business / Mathematics

Experience:                    

At least 3 – 5 years in demand planning

Competency

Thought Leader

Advanced

Intermediate

Fundamental

1.Strategic Agility

2. Decision Quality

3. Customer Focus

4. Business Acumen

5. Written Communication

6. Analytical Skills

Document prepared by:

United States, Phil Reibis, Demand Planning

Date of issue:

05/01/08

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONSUMER PRODUCTS - FORTUNE 500

(NORTH JERSEY)

Manager, Supply Planning (North America) $125K + Bonus

Contact: Marc Walker

mw@brecherresources.com

The primary responsibility for this role is to ensure that all sourcing and production aspects of the Supply Chain in North America are coordinated to deliver outstanding Customer Service for core businesses & new innovations in the short as well as the long term.

 

Key position responsibilities include:
1. Ensuring robust plans are created and maintained for the supply of all assigned Products at the agreed level of Customer Service, Working Capital, Inventory DOH, and Total Supply Chain costs.
2. Ensure the application of excellent Planning Tools (SAP & Manugistics) and Processes within the assigned Categories leveraging available capabilities to effectively plan the business
3. Manage Supply Chain activities and overall execution of appropriate key projects and programs within the category.
4. Lead the relationship with local Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Supplier management, Brand Development and other key customer contacts to ensure effective communications between service providers and customers according to but not exclusive of service level agreements. This includes retail, industrial, export and private label business.
5. Develop Supply Chain Planning skills for the team. Manage, hire, train, and motivate in the proper execution of Supply Chain and related business activities.
6. Identify opportunities to optimize the supply network operations and reduce costs through the VIP process. Traditional and non traditional thinking are required. Design and implement actions plans to operationalize improvements.

Position Requirements:
-- The position requires a minimum of a Bachelors Degree;
-- 7-10 years of practical experience across the Supply Chain sub processes;
-- A thorough understanding of planning processes including capacity planning, master scheduling, materials planning, inventory planning and the skills to integrate all aspects of the Supply Chain.
-- An ability to clearly establish priorities and to achieve the optimal balance between flexibility, inventory, responsiveness, service and cost are essential.
-- Strong people management skills.
-- A sound understanding of Foods manufacturing processes is desirable.


Please forward resume and salary requirements to mw@brecherresources.com

 

MEADOWLANDS SPORTS COMLEX

East Rutherford, NJ 07073

 

Job Opening: Web Site Coordinator

 

The New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority (Meadowlands Sports Complex) is seeking a Web Site Coordinator. This entry-level position is part of the NJSEA Sales & Marketing Division (web development) and reports to the Director of Interactive Technology.

 

Individual will work within the exciting world of the professional sports & entertainment industry and be located at the IZOD Center (formerly Continental Airlines Arena). The candidate will regularly communicate with marketing personnel at IZOD Center, Giants Stadium, Meadowlands Racetrack & Monmouth Park Racetrack to perform web updates, resolve issues, develop planning strategies and execute web-based and email marketing initiatives.

 

BA/BS in Computer Science or related discipline is preferred and some experience in web development (HTML, XHTML) and graphic design/manipulation is required. Experience with Microsoft® web development technologies including ASP, ASP.NET & MS SQL is required. Experience with Adobe Flash®, Flash video and rich media is desired. Experience within the live entertainment industry a plus.

 

The ideal candidate is a highly organized, self-starter, able to handle a multitude of simultaneous projects in a dynamic event-driven environment. Excellent writing skills a plus. Individual will occasionally be expected to work nights and weekends when needed for emergency web maintenance and event coverage. Some travel within New Jersey may be required.

 

The NJSEA offers an exciting, fast paced work environment with competitive pay and outstanding benefits.   Email resume & cover letter to MPKenney@njsea.com or fax resume & cover letter to 201-935-4262.    Application deadline Friday, June 13, 2008.   EOE  

 

Associate Director, Biologics BioPharma Supply Chain Management - Central New Jersey

You will be responsible for leading BioPharma supply chain management activities for the successful production of commercial biologics distributed among multiple production sites.  You will be responsible for performing the following activities:

* Managing a staff of 3-4 Managers and Analysts based among several manufacturing sites.
* Working with outside vendors, negotiating supply agreements, and establishing long-term procurement strategies.
* Maintaining and optimizing relationships with 3rd party Contract Manufacturing organizations.
* Scheduling, planning, and ordering mammalian cell culture & purification materials including media, reagents, chromatography equipment, filtration equipment, resins, and other raw materials.
* Developing and maintaining appropriate GMP compliant Materials Management operations.
* Utilizing ERP systems for budgeting, controlling and estimating raw material inventory levels and ordering supplies at appropriate intervals.
* Identifying continuous improvements and process improvements plus contributing to the development of manufacturing expansion strategies.

Preferred Candidate Background and Expertise:

* BS in Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field- MBA or MS degree preferred.
* Over 6 years of BioPharma, BioPharmaceutical, Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industry experience with expertise working on manufacturing Biologics, Biopharma, monoclonal antibody, or recombinant protein products.
* Prior Supply Chain Management, Procurement Management, Purchasing Management, or Materials Management experience from within a cGMP compliant mammalian cell culture production facility.  
* Strong knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems with expertise in SAP.
* Experience driving continuous improvements utilizing Six Sigma methodologies.
* CPIM or CPM certifications a plus.
* Expertise working within cGMP compliance. 
* Willingness to travel up to 50% within the Northeast to manufacturing sites and 3rd party supplier sites.


For immediate confidential consideration, please email your resume directly to Jeff Schwartzman - jeff@lagunasource.com 

The information in this email is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee. Access to this email by anyone else is unauthorized. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it, is prohibited and may be unlawful. Because email can be altered electronically, the integrity of this communication cannot be guaranteed. In no event will this email be construed to constitute a binding agreement.

Director of Materials & Inventory Management
CONFIDENTIAL
NJ USA
Full Time 
Job Description: 
 
Director of Materials & Inventory Management

Education Req'd: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent. Master's Degree Preferred.

Responsibilities:
Inventory mgmt, sales forecasting, inventory forecasting, volume forecasting for 3PL, physical inventory, inventory planning, issuance of purchase orders, expediting and follow-up, transportation planning and control for importation and exportation of goods, management of domestic suppliers (productive products and non-productive supplies), oversight of Direct Import process, negotiations with suppliers and shipping companies, fulfillment, Customs clearance of goods, interaction with sales personnel to develop sales forecasts.

Travel: Some domestic and international travel

Job Location: New Jersey

Supervision: Manage 6 professionals domestically and 6 in Shanghai

Skills:
• Experience with these cited responsibilities
• Knowledge of varying forecasting techniques
• Fluent with technical systems- hands-on
• Managed in an entrepreneurial environment
• Previous interaction with retailers- ex. Wal-Mart, Target, Kmart/Sears, Macy's. Bed Bath, and Beyond, and similar.
• Knowledge of macroeconomics & the impact on forecasting at a SKU level
• Has worked in a high SKU count company
• Working understanding of customer service departments & warehousing

Personal Traits:
• Excellent mathematical skills
• Motivator
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well at a detail level, but respond at an executive level in both thinking and communicating
Please e-mail resume to: DirectorInventoryJob@gmail.com
Job Details:  
 
Industry: Apparel
Job Type: Unspecified 
Locations:   NJ USA
 
Contact Information:  
Email: Click Here (apply to job)
Job Code: 0000100020-02
 
Apply at http://www.fashioncareers.com/jobseekerx/viewjobrss.asp?cjid=11197&accountno=6724&

FUZE BEVERAGES, LLC

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company

Job Location:  Englewood Cliffs, NJ

To apply, visit: http://www.coke.jobs 

Search by Job ID#s below then apply/submit resume profile

Note: full job descriptions for each position can be found on our career site.

Director of Materials and Production Management

Job ID# 11686

Fuze Beverages, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company is seeking a Materials and Production Planning Director to manage materials and finished goods inventories.  The Director will plan the materials acquisition and production of finished goods for co-packers and company owned production facilities consistent with the delivery of the lowest Total Delivered Cost to Fuze Beverages LLC. Ensure that goods are available to satisfy the prescribed service requirements established for our customers, both internal and external, while at the same time continuing to improve investment in working capital and minimizing the costs of storage and transportation.

Supply Planning Manager

Job ID# 11678

This position will be located at FUZE Beverages headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, NJ. with some travel back to Atlanta and possibly other U.S. locations.  The position is:

1) Accountable for supply planning coordination of over 100 MM physical cases providing direction to both CCNA manufacturing locations and strategic material and ingredient suppliers.

2) Accountable for achieving key supply chain metrics including production adherence to plan, deployment adherence budget of $22MM, and a write-off budget of $5MM.

3) Responsible for ensuring the achievement of the 95% order fill customer service goal.

Takes direction from the FUZE VP of Operations.




Demand Planning Manager

Job ID# 11709

Develop and manage the demand planning process for Fuze Beverages, LLC a wholly owned subsidiary for the Coca cola Company.  Establish a demand capture and forecasting process to drive supply planning to achieve desired inventory coverage to deliver against customer service expectations.  Conduct detailed analysis demand planning inputs/outputs to continuously improve forecast accuracy. Lead the development of new business processes and systems that will improve forecast accuracy ultimately adding value to all downstream commercial and supply chain processes. 

Materials Planner

Job ID# 11708

 

Plan the production and movement of materials for suppliers, co-packers and company owned production facilities consistent with the delivery of the lowest Total Delivered Cost to for Fuze Beverages, LLC a wholly owned subsidiary of the Coca Cola Company.  Execute strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure the company receives the highest levels of quality and service from our supplier base while minimizing the costs of inventory, storage, transportation, and obsolescence risk.  Execute strategies to manage the implications of an item’s position in its product life cycle, from successful launch to disposition of finished goods and raw and packaging materials.

Sr. Product Commercialization Manager

Job ID# 11710

In close cooperation with the Commercial Team, lead the development of new product and key program initiatives for Fuze Beverages , LLC a wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company.  Lead, coordinate and manage all operations aspects of the new product delivery process from participation in ideation through successful, on-time in market commercialization.  Apply project management tools and concepts, oversee and manage quality and assume leadership for management of all technical areas associated with assigned projects.

Director Inventory Control

A Consumer products company based In NYC is looking for and individual to work directly with the CFO.Person should have a solid accounting background with knowledge of Bill of Materials, Book to Book analysis , new  cost sheet development systems, vendor rebate systems and MRP.

Send resume to

Sol Premisler
M.T. Donaldson Associates Inc.
732-761-9715
cell 732-580-8869
mtdon@optonline.net

  Production Planner

Responsibilities:

  • Analyzes customer order requirements and timing

  • Plans and develops production schedules using MRP and/or open order due dates

  • Converts production schedule to detailed sequenced work orders

  • Runs feasibility analysis to ensure all materials are available for production

  • Expedites materials required for production

  • Works in conjunction with production personnel to understand and optimize production capacity

  • Interacts with Customer Service, Marketing, and Sales to set priorities and meet customer service objectives

  • Participates on customer new project launch teams

  • Prepares production reports and project status reports

  • Performs capacity analysis

  • Confers with production supervisors to determine progress of work and set priorities

  • Coordinates with other planners to ensure seamless sequence of production activities

  • Revises schedule depending on materials, priorities, and equipment availability

  • Conducts inventory/production reconciliations as required

  • Troubleshoots inventory and production issues

Qualifications:

  • Prefer four to five years of similar experience in a manufacturing/supply cha