Supply Chain Manager

Job Summary:

The Supply Chain Manager oversees and manages overall supply chain operations for the company, including purchasing and inventory of materials as well as selection of vendors.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for quality, delivery, and cost of procured materials.
• Create Strategic Supplier Purchase Agreements.
• Consolidate requisitions to obtain leverage pricing with strong focus on raw materials & outside suppliers.
• Monitor monthly budget and take action to realign business plan when possible.
• Assist in the development of forecast/requirements.
• Effective communication of changes in pricing and availability that make and produce cost-prohibitive lead times detrimental to production cycles.
• Direct and manage the organization's overall supply chain operation, including purchasing and inventory of raw materials.
• Develop and implement strategic plan to improve pricing, productivity, quality and efficiency of outside operations.
• Improve purchasing and supply chain management ability to contribute to the company's strategic plan.

Job Qualifications:

• BS degree in Business (Supply Chain specialization preferred) or relative experience
• 10 years demonstrated experience in manufacturing and raw material procurement.
• APICS Certification or CPIM strongly recommended
• Strong experience with MRP systems.
• Ability to read technical drawings preferred.
• Experience in Material Planning role with heavy emphasis on procurement raw materials.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Access, Word).
• Demonstrated negotiation skills.
• Organizational and inter-personal skills, including conflict resolution.
• Ability to identify procedural and internal control weaknesses, suggest and implement solutions.
• Multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
• Extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Commitment to company values.