Job descriptionYour Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a robust, cost-effective, and efficient supply chain strategy and budget
that align with the company's manufacturing and business objectives.
- Implement and manage Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) to forecast demand; manage
all materials planning, including the creation and maintenance of the Master Production
Schedule (MPS) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
- Oversee all manufacturing sourcing and procurement, implement and manage inventory
control systems and physical inventory counts, optimize inventory levels across all stages to
support production schedules while minimizing carrying costs and obsolescence, and develop
risk mitigation strategies including dual-sourcing to maintain supply.
- Identify, evaluate, and implement new technologies and process improvements to enhance
supply chain visibility, predictability, and efficiency, and maintain strict compliance with quality
standards (e.g., ISO, internal specifications) and company policies throughout the supply chain.
- Establish and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the supply chain, such as On-Time
Delivery (OTD), Inventory Turns, and Purchase Price Variance (PPV).
- Establish and maintain strong working relationships with key suppliers, monitor their
performance, and negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to achieve the best value against
quality, delivery, and reliability.
- Direct and manage all logistics activities to customers, including third-party logistics (3PL)
providers, inbound freight, carriers, freight forwarders, warehousing, and outbound
distribution, and manage shipping and receiving compliance with local, national, and
international regulations.
Your Required Skills and Expertise
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration,
Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in supply chain management, logistics, or procurement,
with an emphasis on materials or manufacturing environment.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, interpersonal, vendor negotiation, and management
skills.
- Strong analytical skills in interpreting data, creating comprehensive reports.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, risk
assessment, and developing corresponding mitigation strategies.
- Proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
- Your Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in a related field.
- Certification from a recognized professional organization (e.g., CPIM, CSCP, CPSM).
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.