Regional Supply Chain Purchasing Manager

Job Summary

The role of Regional Supply Chain Purchasing Manager is responsible for managing supply chain actions within the Special Events division consisting of Motorsports and Festivals, recommending change for supply chain practices and establishing plans for purchasing that are the best for the company and the guests. Partnering with Regional Director of Supply Chain Purchasing to deliver value through quality products.  This is a Hybrid position.  60% travel is expected.

• Oversee of four key roles of responsibilities inclusive of buying, warehouse management, payment management, and inventory control
• Provide project leadership to end users during the roll-out of Levy's new purchasing & supply chain system
• Aid the Regional Director of Supply Chain Purchasing to implement innovations that improve Levy's supply chain, by processes, systems, or structure
• Establish and maintain strong business relationships with senior leaders and other relevant stakeholders to drive collaboration and address performance issues
• Identify new supply chain capabilities by monitoring internal and industry practices to make recommendations for change
• Leverage leading supply chain management procedures to improve existing capabilities in synchronized fashion
• Create and execute end-to-end project plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs
• Manage cross-functional teams, establishing a project culture of accountability, including with teams of non-reports to provide timely and high-quality deliverables
• Coach location personnel to proactively evaluate supply chain performance and establish policies that hold teams accountable for results
• Own the regional supply planning cycle for season planning to establish purchasing plans that effectively meet demand requirements without compromising financials or guest satisfaction
• Manage monthly reporting process to monitor regional supply chain performance and drive accountability for results
• Exercise analytical rigor while developing solutions and estimating benefits
• Nature and Scope Typically reports to Regional Director of Supply Chain Purchasing
• Ensures that all security, safety and sanitation standards are achieved
• Works closely and partner with regional teams dedicated to other business functions
• Ability to deal with sensitive, controversial or complicated data
• Expected to proactively determine priorities and action plans to achieve Company objectives
• Face situations that have a variety of interpretations and require careful evaluation

Competencies

• Measure delivery against client and consumer expectations, drive improvement opportunities
• Develop strong, healthy relationships with stakeholders and customers; collaborates to make decisions and be a trusted partner
• Work with stakeholders and customers to understand their view of the current service and deliver improvements
• Contribute to sales activity and qualitative review for existing or new clients (e.g. supporting proposals, bids, presentations)
• Support new business and retention activity 
• Establish clear accountabilities, targets and standards in the team
• Manage virtual/remote teams to maintain engagement
• Manage workforce planning to build capability and optimize performance
• Spot and develops internal and external talent; supports individuals to realize their potential
• Plan and manages development activity for the wider team
• Lead team working and recognition activity to build team spirit and highlight success
• Personally role model learning and development
• Maintains drive and energy to keep the team going

Experience

• 5 to 7 years of combined consulting and industry operating experience    
• Demonstrated professional experience as a project manager    
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel including macros, pivot tables, etc. and Microsoft PowerPoint    
• Experience with Microsoft Access, SQL and Tableau a plus    
• Previous experience with addressing supply chain needs in the Food & Beverage industry is a plus  
• Demonstrated track record of delivering high-impact supply chain solutions    

Skills & Qualifications 

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business , or other related field
• Proven leader with an innate ability to build business relationships with multiple stakeholders
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Highly adaptable with meticulous attention to detail
•  Excellent organizational abilities
• Committed to process improvement and professional growth