Job Description
Job description:
You will oversee the supply chain selection and development process and will be responsible for strategic sourcing , supplier management, materials acquisition and inventory management functions.
This includes major elements of strategic directives and tactical activities to support the business.
Support the organizations goals by directing and coordinating activities to obtain efficiency of operations and maximize profits.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversees new product supply chain development strategies and support.
Responsible for the development, monitoring and maintenance of the supply chain which includes supplier selection, development, supplier agreements, supplier qualification, supplier performance and continuous improvement.
Develops commodity strategies and identifies gaps that exist in the current or potential supplier base.
Responsible for the planning of finished goods and purchasing of raw materials, supplies and equipment.
Develops and plans approaches and procedures to utilize ERP information to efficiently optimize purchases of materials to support the business plan.
Manages inventory and purchases to control/balance cost, availability, and working capital metrics.
Monitors and reports critical inventory control metrics, and develops control or counter-measures to meet business plan, as required.
Ensures daily interaction with other departments to ensure schedules and goals are met.
Manages maintenance, repair and operations parts and equipment buying.
Utilizes a broad knowledge of markets, suppliers, industries and technologies to deliver annual cost savings and increased efficiencies.
Partners with R&D, engineers, project and product managers/staff to identify, analyze and perform financial analysis for cost savings opportunities
SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
In partnership with human resources, performs human resources responsibilities for staff, which includes but is not limited to the following: hiring and terminating employees, promotions/pay adjustments, staff development, performance evaluations, resolution of employee concerns and disciplinary counseling.
Manages, controls and recommends budgets within approved guidelines.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Requires a bachelors degree in business administration, supply chain management or equivalent.
Requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in materials management within a manufacturing environment, which includes 5 years of leadership experience managing strategic sourcing, supplier development and performance, inventory control/management and purchasing functions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Expertise and experience within the electronics or similar consumer products industry.
Expertise in sourcing of electronic and mechanical commodities is essential.
Experience or demonstrated capability relative to material planning theory and practices.
Expertise and experience driving sourcing/materials management functions in a fasted paced global environment.
Knowledge of supply management, production and inventory control methods and procedures.
Proven leadership skills with a focus on establishing a healthy culture and effective motivation.
Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office Suite, project management and sourcing applications.
Expertise and experience with fully integrated scope ERP and/or MRP systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work with minimal oversight while adhering to relevant policies and procedures.
Ability to travel frequently and be on-site with outsourced vendors.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Requires a bachelors degree in business administration, supply chain management or equivalent.
Requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in materials management within a manufacturing environment, which includes 5 years of leadership experience managing strategic sourcing, supplier development and performance, inventory control/management and purchasing functions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Expertise and experience within the electronics or similar consumer products industry.
Expertise in sourcing of electronic and mechanical commodities is essential.
Experience or demonstrated capability relative to material planning theory and practices.
Expertise and experience driving sourcing/materials management functions in a fasted paced global environment.
Knowledge of supply management, production and inventory control methods and procedures.
Proven leadership skills with a focus on establishing a healthy culture and effective motivation.
Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office Suite, project management and sourcing applications.
Expertise and experience with fully integrated scope ERP and/or MRP systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work with minimal oversight while adhering to relevant policies and procedures.
Ability to travel frequently and be on-site with outsourced vendors.
Why is This a Great Opportunity:
You will oversee the supply chain selection and development process and will be responsible for strategic sourcing, supplier management,materials acquisition and inventory management functions.
This includes major elements of strategic directives and tactical activities to support the business.
Support the organizations goals by directing and coordinating activities to obtain efficiency of operations and maximize profits.
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