Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager

Basic Purpose

This position has the following responsibilities: design or improve upon all purchasing, logistics

and inventory management processes for the assigned facility. The Supply Chain Manager acts as a

conduit between corporate and the operations facility to implement inventory management and

purchasing programs. Work with corporate and operations personnel to establish supply agreements

for raw material, scrap material, direct material components and indirect material, including MRO.

Accountability to achieve on-time customer and supplier deliveries, inventory levels of raw

material, WIP and finished goods and plan levels, and supplier quality (PPM) performance. Assure

the uninterrupted availability of goods and services and freight movement throughout the business

cycle to assure our competitive position in the marketplace. Implement programs to achieve CI cost

savings initiatives. Plan and programs must be strategically, operationally, and tactically aligned

with business drivers, performance objectives and change management initiatives.

Principal Accountabilities

1. Develops a site Master Schedule plan; implement, coordinate, and monitor all sourced requirements.

2. Coordinates production schedules to meet external/internal customer requirements and maintain

product quality control standards.

3. Evaluates production planning reporting systems and ensure accuracy and timeliness of data

reported; implements processes to improve inventory accuracy and shipping scheduling.

4. Analyzes inventory and production schedules and develops ways to continuously improve individual

and functional performance; collects data, prepares metric reports, controls and maintains spread

sheets and other tracking methods as required.

5. Investigates and analyses schedule deviations and related costs, taking appropriate corrective

actions as needed.

6. Assists with inventory control; ensures adequate inventory levels are maintained to meet customer

requirements.

7. Utilize Lean Manufacturing concepts to maintain optimum inventory levels, improve product flow and

reduce Work In Process (WIP).

8. Review and approve customer orders to ensure assigned delivery dates are valid and realistic;

monitor and recommend schedule adjustments to respond to market/production requirements.

9. Work with Quality and Engineering groups to develop mechanisms that will improve quality, provide

accurate schedules, standardize processes and reduce costs.

10. Ensure supplier on-time delivery and receipt of the proper quantity and quality of materials driven by

master Production Schedule.

11. Oversees the facility inventory auditing, reporting and reconciliation process to ensure accurate

knowledge of product availability.

12. Supports Operations by coordinating production schedules to meet customer requirements and

maintain quality control standards.

13. Optimizes the utilization of the Inventory Management Systems (Plex) within the facility; ensure

adequate inventory levels are maintained to meet customer requirements.

14. Monitor and recommend schedule adjustments to respond to market/production requirements.

Required Skills, Education, and Experience

• BS in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Operations Management required
• Professional certification in Materials Management (CPIM) or Supply Management (CPSM) is desirable.
• Strong Purchasing, materials management/scheduling/customer service background required.
• 5+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Excellent analytical, planning, and organizational skills required.
• Prior supervisory experience is desired.
• Excellent communication skills required, both verbal and written, for internal and external communications.
• Negotiating experience is required.
• Excellent personal computer skills required, with proficiency in Microsoft applications.
• Broad-based understanding of the organization's business processes and information needs.
• Preferred experience with process flow management (Lean) and ability to identify improvement opportunities.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex assignments required. Have thorough understanding of US

Custom compliance and C-TPAT regulations

• Provide leadership in logistics; act as a change manager who drives measurable change that

improves productivity, safety or delivery metrics.

• Working experience with ERP systems preferred; demonstrates high learning agility
• Program management skills are desired and will be required to perform the role.
• Proven success working in a team environment required.

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