Materials Management Lead

Key Role Description

Responsible for all Materials Management and Warehouse ("MM/WH") activities and supervision of related personnel, including the Warehouse Lead. Acts as primary interface with the Supply Chain Leader and other support functions (IT, Finance, Safety and Legal) as well as with Stakeholders, including; Operations, Maintenance, Technical and Projects teams and Refinery/MIPC Leadership, regarding all MM/WH related matters.

Role Specific Competencies

At Monroe, we have identified eleven specific competencies we expect all leaders of our organization to possess. These competencies are incorporated in our Selection, Performance Management/Review and Developmental processes. The competencies and activities for this role are detailed, as follows:

Technical Knowledge - demonstrates the specific skills necessary for the assignments, understands the background and points of leverage to be effective in the role.
* Plans, directs and coordinates the activities of all Materials Management personnel, including the Warehouse Lead:
o Provides guidance and leadership to the MM/WH team for addressing day-to-day operational challenges;
o Develops and manages execution of material support for Turnarounds and other Large Capital Projects;
o Owns interface with planners from stakeholder organizations, with specific focus on daily Maintenance Planning (either directly or indirectly, via delegation).
* Reviews, updates and implements MM/WH guidelines, and identifies and implements process improvements for all areas of responsibility, as applicable.
* Collaborates with counterparts in the Maintenance, IT and Finance Departments, as required, to develop and maintain processes and procedures that assure all Materials Management operations, inclusive of inventory transactions, are executed and recorded properly within company systems (e.g. Maximo, SAP, Microsoft SharePoint and Ariba):

o Represents SCM, as required, on projects / initiatives aimed at improving Monroe's Materials Management systems-e.g. Maximo Improvement Team;
* Aligns MM/WH planning and initiatives with broader Supply Chain Management strategies and plans in service of department and company goals;
o Leads MM/WH development and execution of inventory optimization strategies and collaborates with other SCM team members and stakeholders to meet related company objectives.
Knowledge of Work Areas and Responsibilities - demonstrates a clear understanding of roles and responsibilities within the assigned area; remaining flexible and agile in adapting to changes or exploring op opportunities and challenges.

Communications - Verbal and Written - includes written and verbal communications, delivers presentations and has good listening skills.

Problem Solving and Conflict Leadership - strives to understand contributing factors, works to resolve complex situations, and helps individuals to resolve conflicts.

Delivering Results - Sense of Urgency - defines appropriate goals, works toward achieving goals, articulates vision and steps for achievement, meets deadlines and provides timely status updates and follow-through.

Teamwork/Cooperation - accountable to team, works to meet established deliverables, appreciates view of team members and is respectful of others.

Initiative - takes action, seeks new opportunities, and strives to see projects through to completion.

Work Reliability/Quality - strives to eliminate errors, treats accurate work as a priority, and seeks opportunities to improve product and/or services to the business.

Integrity and Trust - honest, accountable and upholds ethics standards while maintaining confidentiality.

Leadership Capability - provides strong leadership, sets a good example, is a skilled decision maker, motivator and encourager.

People Development/Coaching - offers feedback, coaches employees appropriately, rewards employees wisely, takes a mentoring role, challenges and develops employees and offers opportunity.
* Interacts with direct reports on a daily basis to ensure clear and open communications, alignment with goals and objectives, and to proactively address progress, concerns and questions.

Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
* 10 years of relevant work experience, including functional responsibilities for Materials Management / Warehouse operations in organizations of varying size and complexity.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills with a proven record of team leadership.
* Sound knowledge of Materials Management and Warehouse best practices.
* Strong organizational and time management skills and adept at multi-tasking. Capable of prioritizing effectively in a complex environment and delivering against varying deadlines.
* Excellent customer service orientation, as well as interpersonal skills required to communicate effectively with direct reports, co-workers, internal & external stakeholders and company leadership.
* Proficient with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel with working knowledge of ERP systems.
* Demonstrated proficiency in all Role Specific Competencies.

Preferred Qualifications
* 10+ years of relevant experience working in a continuous process industry, such as Oil & Gas Refining, Petrochemical, or Chemical Processing.
* Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or related field.
* Experience developing and implementing Materials Management & Warehouse workflows and related procedures.
* Experience leading Materials Management support for Turnarounds and Capital Projects of varying size and complexity.
* Proven track record as a Change Agent in the aforementioned areas.
* Experience working with Maximo, SAP, Ariba, Track and Microsoft SharePoint platforms.
* Risk Management experience.