Supply Chain Manager

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL. We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement. DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you "Dare to Grow" with us? Pay Range: $82,000 - $120,000 YOUR ROLE Responsible for overseeing and managing the overall supply chain and production control strategy in order to maximize the process efficiency and productivity. Responsible for managing the end‑to‑end supply chain to ensure consistent high level of service, quality and customer satisfaction and compliance with company policies and procedures. Models and acts in accordance with our guiding principles and core values. WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO? Monitor and verify materials pipeline to support Materials Requirement Plan (MRP). Maintain optimal inventory levels to ensure on‑time deliveries to meet customer requirements, while minimizing carrying costs and premium transportation charges. Support launch, model change, and EC activity. Implement short and long‑term corrective actions for production planning and materials management problems. Negotiate blanket purchase orders and monitors cost. Manage logistics functions and the storage of purchased parts and finished goods. Coordinate and manage all materials functions including all purchasing, shipping, inventory, and master scheduling / capacity planning, establishing production priorities through production schedules. Collaboration with Production Control Scheduling at the plants to manage day‑to‑day duties related to raw material planning and inbound logistics to ensure inventory, plant communication and support goals are achieved to satisfy the supply chain strategy. Drive performance through superior customer service, effective and prompt communications and follow‑up on all pending customer matters. Create supply chain management strategies that increase efficiency and speed. Collaborate with other departments to identify vulnerabilities and close operational gaps. Focus on safety, cost management and business growth in all interactions and directives. Utilize effective communication or negotiation skills, employing diplomacy and sensitivity to resolve critical or escalated issues affecting the customer, staff, or senior management. Support customer and senior management to develop a business plan and goals for the supply chain. Develop appropriate supply chain strategy to maximize customer satisfaction at the lowest possible cost. Direct and coordinate North American supply chain functions through strategy, resource optimization, profitability maximization, and KPIs resulting in the maximization of customer satisfaction. Work with plant, warehouse, and logistics departments to determine and set up inter‑company transfers. Collaborate with procurement department to determine best practice for freight routing and cross dock consolidation. Support proper utilization of ERP and MRP systems. Keep abreast of emerging technology changes and innovations through formal or informal study, reading business and professional publications, networking and participation in professional organizations. Perform other duties as needed. WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to persuade, influence, negotiate, and make formal presentations in meetings and training environments. Strong interpersonal skills including diplomacy and patience. Demonstrated skills in organization group process, problem identification and resolution. Exposure to project management methodologies with a focus on developing solution driven strategy plans to achieve goals, implementing business requirements analysis and testing processes, and identifying timeline constraints, and risks. Awareness of common systems and databases for transportation and logistics management. Ability to utilize systems and databases for transportation and logistics management and ensure the accuracy of complex databases through auditing, reviews, and analysis. Ability to develop complex analytics, reports and communications within transportation and logistics. Ability to identify areas to drive efficiency and operational effectiveness. Capable of communicating complex transportation and logistics information. Ability to operate in both a team and individual contributor environment. Ability to identify and communicate potential operational or analytical concerns and assist with change management. Able to develop reports and presentations. Capable of applying fundamental professional principles and practices related to transportation and logistics. Knowledgeable of more complex professional principles and practices related to transportation and logistics. Understanding of applicable laws, rules and regulations with the ability apply within area of assignment. Capable of determining metrics and measurements for transportation and logistics programs. Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering or Supply Chain Management or a related field. Minimum seven years of supply chain, manufacturing materials management, logistics or warehouse management experience. Professional certification may be required in some areas. WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER? With a genuine culture of recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package with a focus on your wellbeing. This includes competitive Paid Time Off, 401(k), health insurance and an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel, car and hospitality brands, including important offerings like pet insurance. We are a team in every sense, and we support each other and work collaboratively to achieve our goals together. It is our goal that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment, so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then let’s work together to help you find your new role. ABOUT TOMORROW We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. This role can be the first step on your career path with us. You can stay in the same job family, find a new family to grow in (how about sales or supply chain?) or find your own path. Join CEVA for a challenging and rewarding career. CEVA operates in a multicultural, global environment and is a richly diverse organization operating seamlessly as one company. We aim to attract, motivate and retain the best people in our industry, whatever their background. We share the same passion to deliver world‑class solutions to our customers. We have the best supply chain professionals in the industry and develop this talent in an inspiring work environment. Equal Opportunity CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal opportunity work place and an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities. Recruitment Note Please note: Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: View email address on click.appcast.io. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar. Information Accuracy Information provided is true and accurate. False statements or information will result in the application voided. Benefits Outstanding benefits for employee and family including multiple health plans (company contribution to health savings account), prescription, dental and vision coverage. Company paid life insurance, accident insurance, short‑and‑long‑term disability coverage and employee assistance plan. Voluntary benefits including additional life insurance, AD&D coverage, buy‑up short‑and‑long‑term disability, critical illness, identity theft & legal plan. 401(k) with company match. Flexible Paid Time Off programs including company paid holidays. Tuition reimbursement program. #J-18808-Ljbffr