Supply Chain Manager

PURPOSE and SCOPE

Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, the Supply Chain Manager monitors and controls the purchases, costs and inventory of parts for a specific commodity portfolio through their team.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads and directs the daily activities of the supply chain team, including inventory/replenishment, purchase order management, new vendor selection, new product development, cost reductions and contract negotiations.
• Monitors and directs the team's scheduling and releases to suppliers to ensure supplier delivery performance while minimizing inventory investment
• Ensure problems related to delivery are promptly conveyed to the supplier and resolved in a timely manner, supporting the team on supplier expediting and escalation
• Coordinates with materials managers to monitor inventory and determine supply needs
• Works with Logistics to maximize freight costs and avoid premium freight
• Manages performance metrics and coaches, develops, trains, and motivates staff
• Builds and maintains professional relationships with suppliers including onsite visits to their facilities.
• Monitors vendor performance, regularly reporting on key performance indicators such as on-time delivery, days of supply, aged inventory, POs, costing, MRP and supplier risk levels
• Contributes to the setting and management of the Supply Chain team's expenses to ensure the department remains within budget
• Continually collaborates with the team to drive efficiencies through the proactive improvement of purchasing systems and processes
• Monitors MRP parameters to ensure materials planning accuracy
• Assesses, manages, and mitigates risks
• Fosters close working relationships with Quality, Engineering, Production Control, Manufacturing and Finance to plan for engineering changes, new product development and manage obsolescence
• Actively participates in meetings and committees as the representative of the Supply chain team
• Contributes to management initiatives aimed at meeting corporate goals and objectives 

• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Supply Chain

   

QUALIFICATIONS

Academic/Educational Requirements

• University degree in business, engineering, or related discipline 

Required Skills/Experience

• 10 years of experience in purchasing in a manufacturing environment
• 5 years of experience in a people management role
• Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation preferred
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing tools, pull systems (Kanban and Min-Max)
• Experience with ERP systems with advanced Excel knowledge
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Demonstrated supervisory, critical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Adaptable to a changing environment
• Results driven; data-based decision making with strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to develop and motivate others