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Location:
252 West Adams
Peoria, IL 61550
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Industry:
Construction
Homebuilding
Manufacturing
Job Type:
Supply Chain
Strategy - Planning
Purchasing - Procurement
Experience:
At least 5 year(s)
Contact Information
Description
The Supply Chain Manager will provide the focus and leadership necessary to develop and execute strategies and drive improvement in supply chain planning and execution in order to optimize inventory levels and reduce overall costs.
Serves as a key member of the management team to lead and coordinate efforts related to achieving supply chain process excellence
Supports the organization by utilizing fair yet aggressive purchasing and logistics techniques
Leads the purchasing department by providing an empowered and continuous improvement environment
Assesses ability of suppliers to provide quality products and services
to quality products and services
Helps plan, implement and administer programs designed to track and measure quality of supplier performance
Identifies, initiates and drives supply chain optimization projects to improve performance measures
Provides supply chain leadership for a multi-site environment to ensure expectations are met relative to delivery, quality, cost and inventory targets
Provides logistics-related analytical support for projects, new business opportunities, and proposals as needs arise
Takes responsibility for direct reports: hiring, training, coaching, counseling, performance management and directing their work
Requirements
Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in a related field with 5 – 7 years of progressively increasing responsibilities
CPM or APICS certification
History of strong negotiation achievements
Proven team building and leadership skills
Strong organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated significant cost reduction initiatives
Experience in construction materials procurement or related field is preferred
Logistics experience with private fleet and/or truck load carriers is highly desired
Offshore buying experience preferred
Conflict resolution skills highly desired