Director of Supply Chain

Horton, Inc. has an opening for a Director of Corporate Supply Chain to work onsite at our headquarters in Roseville, MN. International travel is required.

Position Summary:

Provides overall leadership to the corporate supply chain function, including procurement, materials management, and logistics & compliance activities that deliver strong competitive and growth-enabled positions for the company.

Procurement:

• Supplier selection, development, competitive bidding, contracting, and overall maintenance to achieve objectives including quality, cost savings, delivery, responsiveness, risk mitigation, new product development, technology, and growth.
• Working in conjunction with Manufacturing and Advanced Manufacturing leaders, develop appropriate make vs. buy strategies, then execute those strategies.
• Formal category management that includes delegation within global corporate procurement team for effective review of portfolio of purchased goods and services.
• In support of Quality function, continuously improve supplier quality performance and drive prompt reaction to issues.
• Maintain awareness of category trends and market price changes for regular input to business planning and commercial negotiations with customers.

Materials Management:

• Oversight of manufacturing materials management function to involve development of standards, implementation of best practices, sustainment of high customer service, optimization of inventory, and efficient MRP system usage.
• Process owner and intermediary for all intercompany supply chain activity, optimizing for overall company objectives, defining efficient processes, and following a systematic approach.
• Close working relationship with manufacturing and sales teams for effective planning and delivery of materials that allow the company to exceed customer delivery expectations.
• Leverage large data sets in this function with latest technology to improve forecasts, implement better system parameters, provide better insights, and reduce costs.

Logistics & Compliance:

• Optimize logistics, warehousing, and transportation methods to fulfill high customer service expectations while reducing costs.
• Ensure effective trade compliance program and timely completion of USMCA, or other trade documentation, as requested by customers.
• Maintain materials compliance as required by customers, including but not limited to Conflict Minerals, REACH, RoHS, Prop65, TSCA, PFAS, CDX, POPs, and IMDS.

Company Information:
As a global leader in thermal control for power systems, Horton offers a variety of technologies for transportation and industrial applications to operate at the optimal temperature — even in the most demanding conditions. For over 75 years, the organization has been an integral partner to companies worldwide providing innovative and reliable engine cooling solutions for heavy-duty vehicles and equipment. For more information on Horton, Inc. please visit our web site at www.hortonww.com. 

Key Objectives or Metrics:

• On-Time Delivery (OTD)
• Supplier Quality / PPM
• Annualized Direct Material Cost Savings
• Indirect Purchasing Cost Reduction
• Material Price Variance (MPV)
• Logistics / Transportation Costs
• Inventory
• Strategic Sourcing Projects
• Critical Supply Risk Mitigation & Contingency
• New Product Development Project Deliverables
• Supplier Scorecard Improvement
• IATF 16949 Quality Management System (QMS) Certification
• ISO14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) Certification
• Customer Scorecard Improvement
• Effective Materials Resource Planning (MRP) Tool Usage
• Trade Compliance
• Supplier 8D / Corrective Action Closure
• Forecasting & Annual Financial Planning
• Department Budget
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Base requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, engineering, or equivalent
• 15+ years’ total relevant experience in supply chain, procurement, or materials
• 5+ years’ experience directly managing & negotiating strategic supplier agreements
• 5+ years’ managing / leading direct reports
• Experience with materials management best practices
• Proficiency with Material Resource Planning (MRP) Tools
• Previous management of metal casting, bearing, stamping, and plastic molded commodities
• International Sourcing Experience
• Extremely proficient negotiation skills
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to travel up to 30%, including internationally
• Must be authorized to work in the United States. No Visa sponsorship provided now or in the future for this position.

Preferred requirements:

• Advanced business degree, such as MBA
• Sourcing scale of responsibility $100M+
• Experience working in manufacturing environment
• Proficiency with Oracle MRP System
• Major Automotive, HD Truck, or Ag/Construction OEM Industry Experience
• Supply Chain Certification(s)
• Knowledge of Trade Compliance
• IATF/VDA QMS Experience

Additional Information:

The estimated hiring range for this position is $185,000 - $205,000 per year plus bonus. Compensation will increase within the range based on experience and qualifications.

We also offer a competitive benefits package including PTO, Company Paid Holidays, 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Life, AD&D, STD, LTD, Education Assistance, and a dynamic work environment.

To apply, qualified candidates should log onto https://careers-horton.icims.com. 

Horton, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer.  Veterans/Disabled  

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