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Company Coordinator Program

We are looking for individuals within the membership who can serve as company coordinators for our chapter. A company coordinator acts as a focal point for the Highlands Chapter to solicit information about your company’s needs from APICS. From time to time, we will be polling our coordinators to find out what is of interest to companies in our area.

In addition, we would expect the company coordinator to be an internal resource for people within their company who might be interested in APICS and Highlands’s offerings.

Something as simple as posting our meeting or educational notices on the company bulletin board would be an example of what a coordinator could do.

We would not expect this role to require a lot of time, only as much as you would like to devote to it. But, having coordinators help the Chapter better serve the needs of the membership. If you would be interested in helping us in this role, please contact Jim DeModica at 847/526-2166 ex 229 or jdemodica@kempervalve He’ll be happy to explain the position in greater detail.

Positions Available  

Supply Chain Planner
This position is responsible for the Planning of Supply Chain activities. The goal is to ensure the smooth and efficient flow of products through the Supply Chain in support of agreed customer service and working capital objectives. Execution of the Planning process includes long term Master Scheduling, Capacity Planning, and supporting the objectives of the Category Team. This role is key to balancing the needs of the Source, Make, Plan, and Deliver aspects of the Supply Chain and thus will interact heavily with each.
 
Internal Supply Chain Consultant
The primary purpose of the position is to develop and implement supply chain solutions at key customers that will provide competitive advantage in the marketplace and result in growth for these customers. Key objectives include developing customer specific supply chain strategies geared towards generating cost savings for customers, service levels and order to delivery time. In addition, the position will represent the company on selected industry share groups and develop reputation in the industry as a leading edge supply chain solution provider.
 
Supply Chain Purchasing Manager
The Supply Chain Purchasing Manager is responsible for developing and implementing cost savings opportunities along the supply chain. This person will be involved in projects impacting the operating efficiency of multiple manufacturing facilities and numerous copackers. The position will influence / engage 200 - 500 suppliers of raw and packaging material across > 2000 items.
 
Distribution Manager
Directly responsible for managing warehousing and transportation functions in North America and working with shared service to ensure service and performance targets are achieved. Manage a complex distribution network supporting different temperature requirements (ambient, refrigerated, frozen, deep frozen, temperature controlled).
Ensure efficient storage and handling of product in distribution network.
Ensure efficient transportation of raw, packaging and finished goods.
Identify distribution improvement opportunities in the extended supply chain (suppliers and customers).
 
Supply Chain Planning Manager
Manage demand-planning process for all products, supply and deployment planning for dedicated plants. Set planning parameters for Supply Chain. Set inventory and service level targets at category level for dedicated foodservice planned products and coordinates same with Foodservice Planning Director for products planned by shared services. Ensures overall category targets in line with total foodservice finished goods targets. For dedicated foodservice operations plan inventory/capacity against market needs and supply risks. Physical inventory control and systems/information management.
 
Production Planner
Someone who has successfully managed and reduced inventory levels for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.  Reviewed usage, forecasted requirements, space constraints, cost, accounting, and vendor lead times to determine appropriate inventory level, EOQ, safety stock, and cycle count method.  developed strong vendor relations which improves on time delivery, product cost and performance.  Maintain zero stock-outs for raw materials, and purchased/manufactured components.
 
Materials Manager
We are a executive search firm that has been retained by a client manufacturing firm in Nebraska.   We need help in finding a Materials Manager.  This is a solid company in a growth mode.   $60 million dollar  company with a 250 head count.   Up to $90s starting salary with bonuses 
 
 
For more information call Jim DeModica or email jdemodica@kempervale.com, or send resume to APICS PO Box 1168 Crystal Lake IL 60039-1168

Instructors Wanted. 

Are you a trained instructor with an interest in teaching CPIM Review courses or Fundamentals courses to adult students?  Contact Jim Demodica with a copy of your resume or relevant experience for further information.