Supply controller job description

Title: Supplier Change Control I
Location: Kenilworth, NJ
Start date: ASAP
Responsibilities:This role is for a manufacturing technical expert (min 3 years) with strong project management capabilities.
The primary function is to lead global or multi-site Change Control activities that result from Supplier changes and or help move changes through the system.
The individual will interface with team mates and others in the organization to complete a variety of complicated tasks.
The candidate will be trained on required processes and SOP, as the process follows a standard work approach. They will also use multiple IT systems to conduct day to day work IPI, TrackWise, Tracelink, SAP, QSAT, Supplier Transparency are some examples.
This person would be part of a core team that is already performing this work routinely. Primary function is to execute Supplier or External Manufacturer related Change Control.
The candidate may also be responsible for coordinating and in some cases performing, the technical assessment of the raw material or component change as it relates to the company's drug product, depending on their skill sets.
The individual will enter data into a IPI Change Control system in accordance with established procedures and will help the Change Control team move changes through system.
Will interface with teammates and others in the organization to complete a variety of complicated tasks.
Additional duties will be performed as directed based on team requirements.
A wide degree of latitude is expected, and the individual must be able to work independently or as part of a team.

Requirements:Minimum 3 years tech experience
BS in Science, Pharmacy and or Engineering; a science background is preferred, non science degree will be consider only if they meet other qualifications.
Change Control Experience (Trackwise or IPI preferred).
Able to work in teams and influence others without a reporting relationship.
Solid Project management skills; organized, able to work against time lines; able to effectively manage and drive multiple projects at once. Pharmaceutical Industry, GMP, project management
Experience working directly with Suppliers.
Raw material and or package component technical knowledge.
Non sterile product manufacturing knowledge (technical services and or development background).
Technical Writing
Experience effectively working with external suppliers.
Experience with systems like SAP, IPI etc. are nice to have skillsets.

Inspired to grow with your experience, learn and share with new colleagues?
Huhtamaki is a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions for consumers around the world, enabling wellbeing and convenience. Our innovative products protect on-the-go and on-the-shelf food and beverages, ensuring hygiene and safety, and help prevent food waste.

We are committed to protecting food, people and the planet and are on the lookout for passionate and consummate professionals to join our growing team to help us deliver on our ambitious 2030 Strategy. We look for colleagues who Care, Dare and Deliver.

Huhtamaki's North America business segment with revenues of $1.5B is a leading manufacturer of consumer goods packaging as well as tableware, cups, folding cartons, containers, trays and serviceware for the foodservice industry and retail markets. Our product portfolio includes Chinet , the leading brand of premium tableware. Huhtamaki North America employs approximately 4,200 people in 18 manufacturing locations with its North America Headquarters in De Soto, KS. The parent company, Huhtamaki Oyj, has its head office in Espoo, Finland. Huhtamaki Oyj is the #1 globally operating foodservice packaging and molding fiber company in the world.

We're looking for professionals to join our team of approximately 20,000 people in 38 countries. You'll think creatively about making our business and those of our customers' more effective and successful. You'll always be looking for new ways of working. And along the way you'll be making a difference to some of the world's biggest brands, by helping great products reach more people, more easily.

We have a position available for Supply Chain Controller, North America, reporting to the Senior Vice President of Finance, and working closely with the Senior Vice President of Supply Chain.

This position will work with the senior leadership team to develop and execute the financial goals for the Supply Chain function. The position operates as part of the Finance team with responsibilities for providing financial control, reporting and management support for Supply Chain and the wider business in the areas of:
Transportation and warehousing
Finished goods inventory management
Procurement and costing of raw material
Customer Service and Planning

The position is located in DeSoto, Kansas (Greater Kansas City metropolitan area), working in a hybrid environment.

Key Responsibilities:
Financial Lead within the Supply Chain function. Key member and decision maker of the Supply Chain management staff. Provides ongoing Finance expertise and decision support to enable the achievement of goals and objectives Provides insight and guidance on key business metrics Partners with Finance team resources for Finance activities and project work within the scope of Supply Chain processes In conjunction with Supply chain Leadership, develops monthly forecasts, annual plan and five year strategic plan. Delivers actionable reporting on monthly results in comparison to forecast and plan and provides insights and perspectives on appropriate actions required to address variances.Performs the relevant closing process to ensure timeliness, accuracy, and consistency of reporting.Monitoring and controlling of inbound costs (freight, customer duties, etc.), physical distribution costs (warehousing and outbound freight), and other logistics costs Monitoring and controlling of finished goods inventory in third party warehouses, including reconciliation and audits of physical inventories Monitoring of raw material and utility costs to provide relevant insights to the business and ensure appropriate setting of standard costs Prepare capital requests in support of Supply Chain projects Serves on various corporate project teams on ad-hoc basis, providing financial analysis and internal control support to ensure compliance and decisions based on financial data Supports Supply Chain strategy and project decisions Manages a team of 3-4 people.

Essential Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related degree Eight plus years progressive experience in accounting/finance environment Demonstrated Finance business partnering support of Supply Chain functions Excellent communication skills demonstrated both verbally and written Strong management skills and ability to professionally develop employees Strong presentation skills using various applications and tools Advanced knowledge of Excel and Business Intelligence tools Manufacturing costing knowledge Experience in controlling large resources in finance and manufacturing environment Strong analytical skills 5-10% travel required

Desirable but not essential:
More than 10 years of experience at the management level in accounting/finance environment
CPA/CMA or MBA
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