Senior Supply Chain Manager

Overview

Job Title: Senior Supply Chain Manager

Job Location: Torrance CA

Salary: $125000-$165000/yr

Stellant Systems a premier manufacturer of critical power amplification products where our technologies and products are unparalleled in the industry. We specialize in the manufacture of microwave devices for ground-based airborne and satellite communications industrial and medical equipment and radar; we are the only U.S. supplier of space-qualified Traveling Wave Tube and Traveling Wave Tube Amplifiers. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions. Together we form an invincible company.

As an employer of choice our goal is to deliver an exceptional employee experience - we recruit diverse high-performing talent to help our customers exceed their mission needs which drives our employees to achieve their full potential.

Fundamental to our culture is our focus on core values inclusivity in the work environment and a unified dedication to continuous innovation and order to serve our vast customer base ranging from the defense industry leaders to the U.S. and allied militaries and medical communities we need the worlds most dedicated and talented people. If these types of projects excite you wed love for you to join our team and help us detect protect and connect.

Thisis a key position that oversees the Sales Operations Inventory and Planning processfor the Stellant Torrance CA facility focusing on leading professionals and will be responsible for developing and executing the site materials planning strategy to ensure product availability optimize inventory levels and support business objectives. This role will require close collaboration with procurement production planning and logistics teams to balance supply and demand effectively and to meet customer needs at the site level. An additional focus for the role will be on creating standard work and training for the materials planning organization. The position will also be responsible for establishing KPIs for the organization and driving operational excellence and discipline within the team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Site Materials Planning strategies to support business goals and ensure efficient materials flow.
• Align supply plans with sales forecasts proposal/capture activity and production schedules.
• Provides sound leadership to the team and ensures excellence in performance.
• Develops and maintains Materials Planning KPIs that are aligned to Business KPIs and measure Materials Planning performance.
• Develops and maintains excellent relationships with Supply Chain peers and other internal stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions within the material planning organization through use of lean tools standard work and training.
• Develop and enforce material planning policies and procedures.
• Work with the procurement team to ensure timely and cost-effective supply of materials and components.
• Lead regular material planning meetings to review plans performance and address any issues.
• Communicate material plans forecasts and strategies to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to material planning.
• Manage and mentor a team of material planners.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Provide training and development opportunities to enhance team skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in purchasing & supply chain management procurement logistics or a related field or relevant experience
• Minimum 10 years of experience in SCM
• Proficiency in material planning software (e.g. Infor LN SAP Oracle) ERP and MRP systems
• Knowledge of production planning and inventory management principles.
• High level of attention to detail and excellent time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• (CIP) Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) or the Institute for Supply Management (ISM)
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Power BI
• Infor/LN ERP System knowledge/experience

Stellant Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race color religion age national origin ancestry ethnicity gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation marital status veteran status disability genetic information citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal state or local law.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations the applicant must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (e.g. Green Card holder) or a protected individual as defined by the International Traffic in Arm Regulations (ITAR).

Required Experience:

Manager