Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to take on the role of Supply Chain Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Supply Chain Management process, providing leadership and organizational direction for the comprehensive supply chain function across strategic business unit/operations center. The scope of leadership includes supervising the supply chain team, supply chain strategic/tactical planning and execution, and activities associated with all related business processes, from point of backlog order enter through to customer receipt of product to ensure quality, delivery and cost objectives are achieved.
Supply Chain Strategy Management:
The successful candidate will ensure that processes for supply chain management result in the highest level of internal and external customer satisfaction. They will investigate current supply chain trends and solutions and implement them where appropriate. They will lead supplier development along with commodity strategy to have complete documents including but not limited to NDA, Terms and Conditions, and support commodity leaders in LTA preparation and negotiation. The candidate will manage direct and indirect engagement with suppliers and internal functional teams to drive implementation of the supply strategy and ensure the success of the supply chain.
Supplier and Material Management:
The successful candidate will manage materials and services acquirement at the lowest total cost. They will lead and participate in the selection, evaluation, and management of suppliers. Through materials management practices and sales & operations planning, they will manage key external and internal supply chain elements such as PPV (Purchase Price Variance), supplier performance, material on-time and quality, inventory turns, etc. The candidate will manage supplier negotiations for new components for innovative programs, aligning with commodity leaders, and working with assigned buyers in supplier selection and development. They will work with the program team and supply chain team to develop and agree on cost targets for new components prior to the customer quote.
S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning):
The successful candidate will be a key member of the S&OP process and meetings, including program/production rundown reviews to communicate schedule status, needs and concerns, mitigation planning, and actions as required. They will lead operational excellence to build and execute recurring S&OP standard work across strategic business units (SBU's). The candidate will process, team, and talent development to institutionalize deployment of standard workbook for S&OP optimization. They will coordinate and lead all facets of the S&OP process to provide optimum customer satisfaction and enable the business to meet and exceed AOP (Annual Operating Plan), KPI (Key Performance Indicators), and TTI (Targets to Improve).
Master Scheduling and Production Control:
The successful candidate will work with production control and master scheduling, S&OP leader, and supply chain members to ensure end-to-end forward-looking supply chain process and execution, including demand, sales order entry, production planning, inventory management, and material preparation. They will provide leadership in developing, improving, and implementing sound materials management and flow to minimize lead time and inventory while achieving sales plan and customer service requirements.
Inventory Management and Delivery Performance:
Through materials management practices and sales & operations planning, the successful candidate will manage key external and internal supply chain elements to achieve recurring improvement to daily sales inventory level. They will manage and participate in cross-functional teams to resolve delayed customer shipments, component shortages, overtime, priorities, and identified problems.
Logistics and Warehousing:
The successful candidate will manage and direct supply chain partners in the implementation and management of vendor-managed inventory (VMI) programs. They will be knowledgeable and familiar with import/export compliance, inbound/outbound coordination, and reverse logistics.
New Product Support and Introduction:
The successful candidate will be a key member of new product launch to support program management for flawless new program launch in terms of cost, delivery, and quality. They will be a key member in continuous improvement for NPI (New Product Introduction) and product launch cycle. The candidate will partner with program management, manufacturing, engineering, commodity leaders, and operation supply chain teams to ensure proper coordination and effective prioritization with suppliers for NPI launches.
ITAR Compliance:
The successful candidate will ensure ITAR compliance and control through secured and coded correspondence and designated/approved communication portals.
Fiscal Management:
The successful candidate will generate cost, quality, and timing targets for new component launches and define/execute action plans to achieve target AOP (Annual Operating Plan). They will manage capital tooling and expense budget for the supply chain function and material, other costs to support AOP and LRP (Long Range Plan).
Internal Communication and Collaboration:
The successful candidate will support and promote the company's core values of honesty, professionalism, respect, trust, and teamwork and utilize the company's methodology to achieve objectives. They will work collaboratively with SBU & operations center leadership and teams to continuously assess operating plan and functional results to apply necessary business improvement methodologies. The candidate will build and develop close relationships with cross functions (Business Development, PM, operations) in the S&OP process. They will work with cross-functional teams to ensure the process deliveries meet long-term plans and workable volume forecasts.
Required Experience and Education:
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in Business, Supply Chain, or other related degree. MBA preferred.
- Minimum of 8 years supply chain and Commodity Management.
- Minimum of 5 years in a management position.
- US Citizenship or permanent resident required.
- Aerospace or Electronic Component manufacturing experience desired.
