Sr. Manager, Supply Chain

ENABLE your future through light.Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7500 employees focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination optical detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical semiconductor industrial consumer products scientific security defense and aerospace sectors.ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL.Our facility in Billerica Massachusettsis located in the metropolitan Boston area and specializes in the designand manufacturing of advanced photonics products based on MEMS and other micro-scale optical devices. Our unique technology enables the highest system performance in the most compact and cost-effective formats in a variety of applications.This sites Optical Coherence Tomography OCT products are laser-based imaging tools that have transformed ophthalmic care and made notable impacts on patients in cardiology dermatology oncology gastroenterology and other medical specialties.Senior Supply Chain ManagerManage the overall supply chain function including procurement materials planning production planning stockroom operations shippingreceiving operations ERP administration supplier contracts negotiations site inventory levels and logistics.Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor of Science or Business Administration degree preferred but not required. Candidates without a college degree but with equivalent experience may be consideredASCM certifications a plus5-10 years of materials management experience in a manufacturing environmentExperience building teams and developing strategies that focus on building high performance teams.Demonstrated expertise in supply chain functions materials planning master scheduling inventory management and production control and logistics preferred5 yrs of MRP experience knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferredSix Sigma certification a plus but not requiredCompetence with Microsoft Office applicationsExcellent presentation and interpersonal skillsAbility to travel up to 25 of the time.Duties & ResponsibilitiesLead supply chain team members through the companys organizational review process by mentoring providing guidance setting clear goals and managing performance on an ongoing basis. Identify improvement areas to foster a high-performance culture.Manage and improve MRP closed-loop planning processes. Oversee and manage the data integrity of the company ERP system to ensure schedule attainment goals and optimized inventory levels.Drive the development and continuous improvement of ERP related business processes in areas such as shippingreceiving return to vendor supplier consignment manufacturing order management and others.Develop and maintain Key Performance Indicators KPIs to oversee inventory record accuracy supplier on-time delivery supplier quality master schedule compliance and bill-of-material accuracyLead and maintain data mining attributes in ERP systems that include lead time accuracy safety stock MOQ and fixed lot sizes.Lead the process development and implementation of Sales Inventory and Operations Planning SIOP to accurately forecast production and material supply against customer demand and establish schedules that support on-time delivery.Strong ability to analyze data through multiple software platforms and Excel.Drive Site material deflation cost reduction efforts and participate in overall corporate deflation programs. Work with suppliers to identify opportunities for cost reduction through product value engineering and through the reduction or elimination of non-value-added supply chain processes.Manages the supply chain procurement and production control of all phases of the product life cycle phase-gate process from NPI to end of life.Rationalize supply base size to achieve global business objectives.Work with the Corporate Global Supply Chain Team to leverage Excelitas Frame Procurement Agreements and consignment in all procurement activities on a global basis Asia Europe and America.Supplier negotiation skills with excellent contract experience. Manage supplier performance price delivery and quality through quarterly supplier scorecard reporting and scheduled conference calls. Initiate corrective actions and ensure closure on key supplier issues.Work actively with Manufacturing team to ensure executable production plans are established and tracked with clear escalation and timely issue resolution of production limiting factors.Develop supplier partnerships to enhance mutual benefits in cost delivery and quality while reducing complexity and product lead time.---As part of our standard process for roles subject to ITAR regulations we are required to ask all candidates whether they are a U.S. PersonMust be US Person to work at ExcelitasVisa sponsorship is not available for any position at ExcelitasEqual OpportunityAffirmative Action Employer.MinoritiesFemalesDisabilityVeteranGender IdentitySexual Orientation.No agencies pleaseExcelitas is seeking leaders and innovators to join our global team