Supply Chain Manager

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Develops appropriate supply chain strategy to maximize customer satisfaction at the lowest possible cost.
• Leads the supply chain team in executing best practices and measuring performance through agreed upon Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Plans, manages, and coordinates all activities related to the sourcing and procurement of necessary materials and supplies needed to meet the changing levels of product demand.
• Works with plant, warehouse, and logistics departments to set up intercompany transfers.
• Works directly with the sales department to determine the most cost-effective distribution solution for finished goods transportation to customers.
• Facilitate physical, monitor, and correct inventory levels to ensure rotation and maximize working capital.
• Works with freight forwarders and transportation companies to set the best route and rate (reviews and approves all freight terms and agreements).
• Collaborates with procurement department to determine best practice for freight in and freight consolidation.
• Supports proper utilization of ERP system.
• Member of the operations staff, responsible for routine reporting on department KPIs along with appropriate analysis and countermeasures where necessary.
• Ensures all safety procedures are followed and actively works to improve our safety program.
• Ensures all quality procedures are followed and actively works to improve our quality program.
• Follows all procedures & work instructions.
• Works to maintain a clean & organized working environment (5s)
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work on complex learning and development problems and teach highly technical information.
• Self-starter, ability to initiate and execute with limited assistance and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to interface with people at all levels while projecting a strong client service attitude.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, Economics, or other related disciplines preferred.
• 5-10 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must be able to work in the US.

Competencies

• Driving results and achieving goals
• Building relationships
• Continuous improvement /innovation
• Influence, Negotiation, and Impact
• Planning and organizing

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, or hear; uses hands to finger, handle, or touch objects or controls.
• Duties include 10% travel and the ability to drive.
• The employee may lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.