Logistics & Procurement Manager Job

Primary location:Newark,Ohio
Relocation offered:No
Employment status:Full-Time
Travel:<10%
Non-compete:No

The estimated base salary range for this role is "$100,000 to $125,000" per year.
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

What does it mean to work at Tectum, Inc., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

• A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, and many more.
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
• A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Logistics & Procurement Manager is responsible for developing, planning, forecasting, managing, coordinating, and communicating production scheduling and long-term capacity forecasting to ensure that on-time deliveries will be achieved in accordance with customer, corporate, and financial objectives. This role interacts with manufacturing personnel, Engineering, and Quality Assurance to successfully manage materials and production planning to meet sales goals. The incumbent will utilize SAP to develop and execute significant material pipeline savings projects. He/she will negotiate and execute agreements with vendors/suppliers. This role will also effectively lead, develop, supervise & evaluate production planning/control, purchasing, and shipping staff to develop teamwork and continuous service and support for manufacturing and customer service.

What's in it for you?

• High-impact leadership role overseeing planning, procurement, and logistics across multiple facilities, with direct influence on production performance and on-time delivery.
• Opportunity to drive strategic improvements, including SAP-based costsavings initiatives, supplier negotiations, and cross-functional process optimization with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality teams.
• People leadership and development, managing a multi-disciplinary team and shaping a collaborative, efficient operational environment.

What does a Logistics & Procurement Manager do?

• Works with plant leadership and manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering Teams to ensure that procurement plans, shipping plans and production plans are aligned, and are communicated in a timely and professional manner to ensure that shipments are delivered in a timely fashion.
• Owns the coordination of the activities for personnel engaged in production planning, order entry, purchasing, and shipping/receiving functions at the Newark and Hebron production facilities.
• Works with team to establish and coordinate production schedules.
• Ensures the flow of raw material and work in-progress between manufacturing locations and within departments.
• Implements procedures to improve quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Reviews work orders to plan and schedule plant production cost-effectively, addressing customer needs.
• Coordinates with all functions to create appropriate production schedule that considers:
• Customer needs
• Plant productivity
• Availability of raw material
• Shipping options
• Cost effectiveness
• Oversees physical inventory of raw materials and finished goods.
• Develops and maintains supplier relationships while analyzing supplier quality and costs.
• Communicates with Production and Customer Service on delays, interruptions, difficulties, and reprioritization.
• Creates and distributes exception reports: materials, deliveries, schedule adherence.
• Monitors and reports on plant compliance with the sales plan.
• Runs lead time reports, analyzes data, and shares with managers.
• Provides interpretations and administers Plant and Company policies within the department.
• Identifies and initiates process improvement activities using appropriate methods and techniques. Provides training and opportunities for involvement and personal development to subordinates. Maintains measures of effectiveness and monitors budgetary commitments for the department.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct reporting relationships include:
• Production Logistics Planner (1)
• Supply Chain Analyst & Materials Planner (1)
• Planning Analyst (1)
• Supply Chain Coordinator (1)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field combined with a minimum of 10+ years of experience including prior management duties preferably in the manufacturing industry. 15+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Advanced computer skills: SAP or other ERP/APS software experience required.
• Proficient Excel skills.

What will make you successful?

• Excellent communication, presentation, and organization skills.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to interact with colleagues at various levels of management.
• Ability to identify complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

What will make you stand out?

• LEAN Manufacturing knowledge, Six Sigma certifications.

Physical Demands

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit for prolonged periods; repetitive motion of hands/wrists/fingers; concentrate and repeat the same physical or mental activities over and over; think analytically and be exact or highly accurate; make decisions such as to identify complex problems, develop options and implement solutions; work in a team; ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADAAA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards; pay attention to and remember details; communicate effectively including active listening to understand points being made, and asking appropriate questions and not interrupting inappropriately; speak to convey information effectively; write to communicate effectively as appropriate for the needs of the audience; read to understand work related documents; move between different physical locations within and between buildings; and push, pull, carry and lift in the normal course of travel.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

1.Office Environment - This position operates in a professional office environment and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. No PPE is required.

2. Plant Environment - This position operates in a manufacturing setting and can be subject to extreme cold and hot temperatures; uneven walking surfaces with cords, tools, and other obstacles; intermittent loud noises; and dusty or dirty conditions. Required PPE includes Hard hat (when required), safety glasses, earplugs, steel toe/composite boots, and fall protection.

Why should you join Tectum, Inc., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1.3B in revenue, AWI has about 3,600 employees and a manufacturing network of twenty-one facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 160 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location (Newark OH)

Tectum, Inc., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI), is one of twenty Armstrong plants in North America. Our Tectum manufacturing plant employs manypeople across 2 shifts who are involved in the manufacturing and shipping of our Tectum product. With over 60 years of innovation and experience in reducing noise worldwide, our Tectum plant has the right product for your noise problem.

This position is located in beautiful and historical Newark, Ohio, the county seat of Licking County, 40 miles northeast of Columbus. We also have another location in nearby Hebron. Licking County has lots to offer. We have an abundance of parks including Newark Earthworks, the National Historic Landmark where visitors can explore 2,000-year-old geometric earthworks that served as both cathedral and astronomical observatories for the Hopewell Culture. If you want to stay indoors, The Midland Theatre is a beautiful 1,200-seat theatre offers exciting and affordable family-friendly shows, legendary artists, world-class dance, and intimate stage-door performances.

Tectum Inc., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisitionand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!