Job Summary:
The Supply Chain Manager oversees and manages overall supply chain operations for the company, including purchasing and inventory of materials as well as selection of vendors.
Primary Responsibilities:
· Responsible for quality, delivery, and cost of procured materials.
· Create Strategic Supplier Purchase Agreements.
· Consolidate requisitions to obtain leverage pricing with strong focus on raw materials & outside suppliers.
· Monitor monthly budget and take action to realign business plan when possible.
· Assist in the development of forecast/requirements.
· Effective communication of changes in pricing and availability that make and produce cost-prohibitive lead times detrimental to production cycles.
· Direct and manage the organization’s overall supply chain operation, including purchasing and inventory of raw materials.
· Develop and implement strategic plan to improve pricing, productivity, quality and efficiency of outside operations.
· Improve purchasing and supply chain management ability to contribute to the company’s strategic plan.
Job Qualifications:
· BS degree in Business (Supply Chain specialization preferred) or relative experience
· 10 years demonstrated experience in manufacturing and raw material procurement.
· APICS Certification or CPIM strongly recommended
· Strong experience with MRP systems.
· Ability to read technical drawings preferred.
· Experience in Material Planning role with heavy emphasis on procurement raw materials.
· Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Access, Word).
· Demonstrated negotiation skills.
· Organizational and inter-personal skills, including conflict resolution.
· Ability to identify procedural and internal control weaknesses, suggest and implement solutions.
· Multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
· Extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
· Commitment to company values.