Supply Chain Manager

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for all supply chain activities, including ERP actions and maintenance with respect to operations activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The incumbent's essential functions include the following as determined by business necessity.

1. Ensure ERP system accurately reflects worldwide product demands, component lead times and component costs.
2. Manage component inventory to maximize inventory turns (minimize Days of Saleable Inventory) and minimize obsolescence cost associated with expiration and product improvements.
3. Monitor and report key metrics including inventory trends, on time delivery of suppliers' materials/components etc.
4. Manage supplier contracts providing inventory and cost controls while maintaining compliance with regulatory bodies.
5. Source and qualify suppliers both domestically and internationally.
6. Continuously improve supplier performance with respect to price, delivery and quality.
7. Ensure there are no stock outs associated with components to maintain production requirements.
8. Support related materials activities for technology transfer initiatives in support of new product transfer and/or process enhancements.
9. Support cycle count and annual physical inventory activities.
10. Resolve all internal and external material supply chain issues that interrupt production.
11. Monitor and maintain inventory accuracy to meet operational goals. Troubleshoot issues that negatively impact inventory accuracy.
12. Proactively drive towards "Best in Class".
13. Provide timely and mentoring style performance management for team, including KPIs, SMART goals, regular feedback, annual reviews, etc.
14. Manage, lead and develop department personnel to ensure efficient workflows and effective operations within areas of responsibility, and to achieve departmental goals and objectives within the associated operating budget and authorized headcount levels.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: In addition to the essential functions listed above, the incumbent may be required to perform other non-essential functions. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager/department head.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. BA/BS degree in Business, Engineering or related field and 5+ years related experience in ISO certified manufacturing environment. BS degree in Supply Chain Management is preferred.
2. Management experience in purchasing and inventory analysis.
3. Ability to deal with complex issues and work with other cross functional groups internally.
4. Experience with lean manufacturing (Kanban specifically), MRP, back flushing and other ERP inventory/manufacturing modules.
5. Experience in the development of a Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP/S&OP) process to align supply chain activities with commercial and financial objectives.
6. Experience to include increasing levels of responsibility in Business or Operations environment.
7. Project management skills.
8. Ability to drive actions.
9. Strong internal and external communication skills, attention to detail and problem solving skills.
10. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
11. International procurement experience (specifically with Asia) a plus
12. APICS and/or ISM certification preferred.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Microline Surgical is committed to the spirit and letter of the Americans with Disabilities Act and, as required by law, will reasonably accommodate otherwise qualified individuals.