Supply Chain Manager

Job Description

Job Description

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.