Job Description:
Develop and manages the direction and daily activities of the Division's materials and services with the focus on people, organization, process and information technology. This includes customer strategic forecasting/order entry, complete follow through the manufacturing / processing cycle, and ensuring timely logistical processing of product. Responsible for embracing and driving lean enterprise systems throughout the division supply chain. Position will directly report to the General Manager with additional accountability to the Manager, Group Supply Chain Management. Will manage the complete material control process including procurement, production/inventory control, and transportation logistics. Will interact with all levels of Division management; including operational, engineering, quality control, marketing and finance. Will coordinate best practices with other Division Supply Chain Managers and the Manager, Group Supply Chain Management. Key supplier and key customer contact essential.

Job Requirements:

Accountable for managing the materials function within the division considering manufacturing capacity, scheduling workloads, recommending in house manufacturing vs. outsourcing, quality control and workforce balance.

Lead all Supply Chain Management activities within the Division. This will include establishing preferred supplier selection criteria based on supplier evaluations of price, quality, delivery, certifications, compliance with governmental procurement regulations and Group programs. Will establish and implement standard/automated re-order procedures. Will develop crisis management and supplier backup contingency programs. Negotiates long term contracts in coordination with Group staff and policies.

Responsible for managing the Division operational inventory to ensure adequate stocking levels for immediate production items and forecasting for future requirements. Will establish and implement standard/automated delivery procedures for just in time supplier stocking items.

Accountable for managing the Division's overall strategic production planning practices taking into consideration short term/long term production requirements and integrating materials availability. Will establish and implement procedures for special order request, engineering changes and part substitutions, and sales market demand for products.

Responsible for integrating the Division with electronic interfacing throughout the supply chain.

Will manage the Divisions transportation logistics to ensure distribution of products direct to customers, or through distribution centers / warehouses are completed with optimum service at the most efficient cost.

Req. Code : 03-2009
Division/Department : NPD
% of Travel Required : 10-20%
Skills : Accounting -> Financial Analysis, Accounting Management

Offer Relocation : Yes.

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