Supply Chain Leader

Direct Hire Opportunity with Full Benefits. Come join our growing organization. This Jobot Job is hosted by: Sharon Brown Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $100,000 - $140,000 per year A bit about us: We specialize in designing engineering and manufacturing electrical products. Why join us? Opportunity for growth and advancement Competitive compensation & benefits Collaborative work environment Stability 401 K match PTO Job Details Job Objective: Responsible for all aspects of purchasing, production planning and scheduling, inventory and logistics within International and coordinates with other offices. Develops and execute plans to meet short-term and long-term supply chain management/production control requirements. The Supply Chain Manager requires minimal direction and is expected to handle more complex and multiple projects; demonstrates a leadership role with others within the Supply Chain Department and offers training and assistance to other members of this group. Job Responsibilities: 1. Complies with all Quality System procedures and work instructions. 2. Develop and maintain positive relationships with vendors and suppliers Negotiates the best possible price Arrange discounts, favorable terms and problem resolution Develop resource for alternative suppliers Develop sources and networks in the market for products. Proactively handles shortages and other situations by building up a system of alternative suppliers or materials and monitoring market and industry trends for. 3. Develop and maintain positive relationships with subcontractors Ensures manufacturing product specification are developed, and testing and inventory control procedures are in place and assist in the assessment of vendor/subcontractor evaluations. Ensure vendors and subcontractors are manufacturing products according to product specifications. 4. Inventory Control Proactively handle shortages and other situations by building up a system of alternative suppliers or materials and monitoring market and industry trends for monitoring market and business trends for all sites. Maintain and create reports required for inventory/ materials management. Coordinates return material and finished goods logistics, with third-party logistics providers. Tracking stock status and availability for products required to support client’s orders and forecasts at all sites. Procurement of materials, required but not limited to to meet production schedules. 5. Process client orders Review client purchase orders for completeness and accuracy prior to accepting. Coordinate the timely processing of client purchase orders or schedule changes. Create and manage the client’s open-order schedules. Enter orders into the MRP/ERP system. Responsible for planning and forecasting of all raw materials for supply chain. 6. Analyze and design lean manufacturing cells using effective systems and simulation tools to optimize use of space, equipment, material and people. Stay informed of new manufacturing technologies and equipment to aid in the manufacture and reduction of cost deficiencies. Assist in reducing cost through re-engineering product/materials. 7. Work closely with research and development, quality assurance and maintenance personnel to prevent problems with products and tooling/fixtures; attend design reviews. Determine and eliminate root causes of manufacturing errors. 8. Maintain database. 9. Standard cost evaluations and updates at Monitoring cost evaluations and updates. 10. Mentors others performing Supply Chain functions (i.e. order entry, returns and allowances, production scheduling, planning and shipping). 11. Direct staffing, training and performance evaluations. 12. Aware of project milestones, able to respond, react and resolve financial project issues impacting the project’s success. 13. Approval authority for ECO’s and temporary deviations. Backup the Manager Project Documentation (MPD). 14. Makes good use of time and is able to set priorities to meet organizational and departmental goals. 15. Performs other duties as assigned Supervisory Responsibilities: are over the Sr. Supply Chain Specialist; these responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Bachelors degree with five years work-related supply chain experience; or equivalent work-related experience, preferably in the engineering and/or manufacturing field. Advanced skills in problem solving, analytical, data analysis, critical thinking, decision-making and negotiating. Advanced working knowledge of purchasing and inventory control principles. Advanced organization skills and ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively. Proficient with Microsoft Office products. Experience with production/inventory control and ERP/MRP software. Excellent communication skills. Self-starter, ability to work under pressure with limited or no supervision. Ability to work with others, clients, vendors and co-workers, in a courteous and professional manner. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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