The Supply Chain Manager looks to improve customer service, productivity, quality, and efficiency of operations creating a real and lasting impact. Evaluates past performance data to forecast business needs. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for Demand Planning, Procurement, Logistics, and Inventory Management and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure.
Set the vision and strategy for Demand Planning, Procurement, and Inventory Control to ensure a "Best-in-Class" Supply Chain Management (SCM) Program is executed to support company growth strategies and is adaptable to changing market conditions, environmental policies, regulations, new business opportunities, or cost reduction strategies.
Define and ensure team delivery against key performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of supply chain factors, such as product cost, on-time delivery, or quality.
Set overall direction for SCM collaboration in the Sales, Finance, Operations, and Manufacturing Planning (S&OP) process and drive KPI to ensure material planning matches demand for manufacturing.
Direct the development of strategic relationships with key suppliers, including appraisal of supplier manufacturing ability, capacity and risk through on-site visits and measurements.
Lead reduction of overall supply chain risk through team development of supply chain contingencies and proactive resolutions for demand/supply imbalances and disruption.
Oversee procurement's negotiation of costs and terms with suppliers, vendors, or freight forwarders and the communication of results to internal customers.
Direct the process of mapping and selecting transportation routes to maximize on-time delivery and economy.
Leadership:
Responsible for providing leadership to the team and ensuring that the team has the talent, resources, and
readiness to meet short and long-term organizational goals as well as ensuring maximum productivity and performance
Build a strong multi-locational team atmosphere and foster collaboration across the organization.
Ensure teams are working cross-functionally to meet MPS goals
Mentor, guide, and coach direct reports to expand their capabilities and performance. Provide ongoing
performance feedback. Identify and take appropriate action for non-performance.
Encourage, support and advocate for employee's growth within the team and across the organization.
Actively participate in and lead by example through all change management initiatives.
Staff Management:
Effectively manage a multi-location team under a fast pace and constantly changing circumstances.
Proactively recruit, screen, and select candidates for current and future resource requirements.
Ensure each employee has a clear and thorough understanding of their role and responsibilities. Collaborate with human resources to keep job descriptions current for each position.
Ensure department structure and budgeted hiring plans are appropriate for performance and productivity levels required.
Utilize the company's performance management program as designed to align individual performance to overall performance objectives. Meet all completion requirements at a high-quality level. Provide ongoing performance feedback. Identify and take appropriate action for non-performance.
Mentor, guide, and coach direct reports to expand their capabilities and performance.
10+ years in professional experience specifically in supply chain management, procurement, contract management, project management or related role
Demonstrates leadership and ability to work well with others establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with MPS staff and vendors.
Demonstrated experience developing supply chain management strategies.
Demonstrated experience negotiating contracts with vendors.
Demonstrated experience utilizing and building consignment and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs.
Demonstrated experience creating and managing Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) via contracts or Service Level Agreements (SLA's)
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams.
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Management or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) Certification or Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM) Certification preferred.
For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position.
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