NS BlueScope - Coated Products North America (Coated Products) is a joint venture between Nippon Steel and BlueScope Steel. The Coated Product business operates in the United States, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia, with its headquarters based in Singapore. This joint venture provides a strong platform to capture growth in new market segments. ASC Profiles LLC and Steelscape LLC are part of the NS BlueScope Coated Products business in the United States and is an industry leader on the forefront of offering innovative steel product solutions. With over 600 employees and eight manufacturing plants across the Western United States, we have built trusted brands which have served the construction industry for over 50 years.

ASC Profiles LLC is the leading manufacturer of steel roof and wall products and structural roof and floor deck in the Western U.S., servicing customers from six locations. ASC Profiles services various segments of the steel construction industry through its three divisions, AEP Span, ASC Steel Deck and ASC Building Products.

Steelscape, LLC is a national supplier of metallic-coated and pre-painted steel. Aimed at servicing the construction industry, Steelscape’s products can be used for a wide range of applications from metal buildings to architectural roofing to decking and framing. Steelscape’s facilities, located in Kalama, Washington; and Rancho Cucamonga, California are strategically located near major truck, ship and rail routes to service the Western U.S. market.

We are looking for a Supply Chain Planning leader to implement and manage the Sales and Operations planning process for Coated Products North America. The core functions of the position include strategic and tactical decision-making related to balancing demand and supply; aligns volume and mix with capacity and capability; and integrates financial and operating plans within strategic objectives to deliver improved operating and financial results.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:- 

• Conceptualize and execute the strategic vision; Author and implement scalable and tactical strategies for the continuous improvement of supply planning, capacity planning, demand forecasting, enterprise S&OP, and S&OE. Identify root causes and re-engineer processes and procedures to optimize efficiencies.
• Provide leadership and governance over the Supply Chain and S&OP/ Master Data function. Develop, implement, train & lead S&OP strategy for the business. Leading monthly Executive S&OP review. Serve as a bridge, leading a 5-stage S&OP process, including key stakeholders, for better cross-functional alignment, improved decision making, forecast accuracy & providing visibility to future demand. Conduct S&OP workshops & surveys.
• Benchmark industry best practices to continuously improve the digital adoption for the Supply Chain Team. Select & implemented a statistical tool to support forecasting and S&OP process, improved productivity for employees and forecast accuracy
• Create road maps and KPIs, monitoring and managing performance, to ensure that forecast accuracy, cost optimization, inventory, and customer service targets are achieved.
• Implemented monthly financial integration (Step 4 of S&OP) to align to “One Number.”
• Lead team in the development & implementation of product hierarchies and manage contract manufacturers.
• Implement rough-cut capacity for CPNA plants in North America, identifying and mitigating constraints.
• Experience operating and communicating at the senior and executive levels internally and externally and managing interdepartmental processes

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM or related field
• 5+ years’ experience of managing and developing a team
• 10 years of experience in Global Supply Chain 
• Implementation and Knowledge of Sales and Operations Planning 
• ERP experience and planning tool experience such as Kinaxis
• Extensive hands-on experience in an operations role with a proven track record in managing supply chains and manufacturing organizations, with a minimum annual budget of $500 million
• Possess a strong financial acumen, ability to read P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow reports, and make decisions based on those financial statements
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire high-performance teams, foster innovation, and drive operational excellence

Preferred qualifications:

• Masters degree in STEM or related field
• Deep competence and experience w/LEAN, Six Sigma and driving cost and optimization projects
• APICS certification is strongly preferred
• CSCP certification preferred

Skills & Competencies:

• High energy, results-oriented individual who makes a difference - takes initiative, makes things happen, accepts accountability, and has a "can do" attitude; has a sense of urgency.
• Creative and flexible in attitude and style to adapt to new situations in a rapidly changing, dynamic environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers & customers.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills; ability and desire to promote teamwork and develop employees. Able to lead team members without being the direct supervisor.
• Demonstrated knowledge of market trends; ability to use market data to define organizational direction; ability to anticipate and respond to market challenges
• Proven ability to manage the process of product supply and source of risk in end-to-end supply chain

This role is eligible to be based remotely in the states where we do business.

Additional information

Pay Range: $155,706 - $233,560 annually.

The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job.  Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned.  Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope.  To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement. 

EEO Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran

BlueScope is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.