Supply Chain Manager

Summary

Oversees overall supply chain operations, including purchasing and inventory of materials, as well as selection of key vendors and negotiation of major contracts.  Purpose of position is to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency of operations by driving increasing levels of performance across the supply base.  Coordinates and resolves issues regarding existing and new products.  Interacts with customers to ensure that all requirements are being met.  Focuses on strategic sourcing activities and supply chain risk mitigation. 

 

                                               

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

 

§  Negotiates high quality at best value.  Works with Quality organization to systematically select suppliers and alternative sourcing.  Develops and manages supplier metrics.

 

§  Assists Department Buyer/Planners with purchasing activities for production and non-production materials.

 

§  Responsible for performance of suppliers

 

§  Responsible for procurement business system data integrity.

 

§  Monitors the cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to negotiate highest quality at best value.

 

§  Develops new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are no longer competitive.

 

§  Recommends cost savings initiatives including make-versus-buy analysis or alternate sourcing.

 

§  Proactively and routinely interacts with suppliers and QA to resolve quality issues.

 

§  Establishes new supply chain tools, policies, processes, systems and procedures to achieve world-class performance.

 

§  Assists with MRO purchasing.

 

 

Competencies                                              

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

 

§  Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses Customer Forecast information to Assist Departments with their Planning Needs, Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.

 

§  Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

 

§  Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and on budget; Manages project team activities.

 

§  Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service ; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

 

§  Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

 

·         Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services.; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.

 

·         Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.

 

·         Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

 

·         Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

 

 

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

                                                                                                     

            Education and/or Experience

o   BS/BA degree, preferably in Business Administration, Materials Management, or related field and/or technical degree.

o   Minimum 5 years of increasingly complex professional experience in materials management or related field, including a minimum of 3 years experience of effectively selecting and developing suppliers.

o   Must have experience in a fast paced “discrete” manufacturing environment and have experience with global sourcing.

 

                        Other Skills and Abilities

o    Ability to create and interpret supply agreements, vendor managed inventory programs, export control laws and regulations, MRP plans, cost benefit analyses and other supply chain processes and procedures.

 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Must be able to travel domestically, as well as internationally, as business requires.

 

 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

 

The noise level in the environment is usually moderate.