Supply Chain Manager

Job Description

Our client is a leader in highly engineered materials and finished product for research, defense and commercial applications. The Supply Chain Manager will provide leadership and strategic direction while coordinating production planning, raw material inventory, warehousing, materials and vendor risk management, and distribution to control costs, and improve delivery accuracy and customer service.

Job Responsibilities:

Manage Production Planning and Release, Inventory Control (RM and WIP), Warehouse, materials and vendor risk management, and Shipping/Receiving processes and activities

Manage day to day Supply Chain activities and priorities supporting production and technology development projects

Develop and execute strategic and tactical plans in pursuit of business objectives

Manage and develop relationships with external logistics partners (both LTL, TL, and ITL)

Manage utilization and data integrity of ERP system to deliver superior delivery performance

Coach, support, and develop employees on your team to foster effective communication, collaboration, teamwork, and execution while demonstrating and modeling the core values

Interface with cross-functional team including production, engineering, quality, purchasing, and contracts to ensure production schedules are fulfilled based on customer forecasts

Drive Continuous Improvement by defining Measures of Performance, implementing controls and taking corrective actions in support of reduced cost, reduced lead time, and improved On Time Delivery

Manage departmental budgets

Conduct performance appraisals, set annual goals and objectives, complete regular feedback sessions, review training and development needs

Ensure team is knowledgeable of and comply with all company policies, practices, and standards

Ensure team is compliant with all Environmental Health and Safety regulations, policies, and procedures

What we need from you:

College Degree or equivalent experience in related field (Supply Chain, Business Administration, or Engineering)

Several years in material planning or supply chain experience

Experience in Supply Chain Management or related field

Understanding of manufacturing supply chain systems, warehouse, and shop floor control

Strong communication skills with customer focus (internal and external)

Proficiency in Manufacturing Execution System/Production Execution Systems

Strong computer skills including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project, PP, Outlook)

Exemplary work ethic and attention to detail

Lean Manufacturing skills desired

Full-time