Supply Chain Manager

Position Supply Chain Manager Location Minneapolis, MN, US Salary $100,000 - $130,000 per year Job Description Experience: Manager Key Duties and Responsibilities Procurement: Manages MRP Ensures product configurations are up to date including minimum on hand quantities, lead times, vendor pricing, etc. Oversees demand forecasting and production planning in coordination with sales, operations and finance. Manages one or more buyers who execute MRP as directed. Manages inventory levels to balance internal service levels with cash flow objectives. Supply Chain Management: Ensures supplier-based aspects of the company’s quality system are executed. Builds and maintains strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiates contracts and manages supplier performance. Oversees supplier review and qualification. Identifies sources for new products and services. Works with lab to maintain regulatory compliance with regard to materials. Departmental Excellence: Develops and monitors Key Performance Indicators and demonstrates improvement over time. Leads and mentors other members of the supply chain team. Partners closely with other departmental leaders on initiatives. Drives continuous improvement. Additional Duties & Responsibilities Will have some purchasing responsibility including serving as backup for buyers when necessary. Select, implement and optimize technologies and tools to improve performance. Likely to be involved at the ground level with ERP implementation. Will help design the application to serve the company for decades to come. Prerequisite Qualifications 10+ years of experience with purchasing/supply chain management in a manufacturing environment. Familiar with quality system requirements typical of manufacturing (ISO 9001, 13485, AS 9100, etc.). Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Ability and desire to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment without a lot of direct supervision. Regular and consistent attendance. A Bit About Us My client is a leading manufacturing company and they are growing. They are looking to add a Supply Chain Manager to their team who is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company’s supply chain operations, including procurement, supplier management, logistics, warehousing, and MRP. Why Join Us? Compensation up to $130,000. #J-18808-Ljbffr