Supply Chain Manager

Job Description

Job Title:

Supply Chain Manager

Department:

Supply Chain

Reports to:

SVP Operations

Direct Reports:

Logistics & Warehouse Manager, Buyer, Production Planner, Production Coordinator

Pay Grade:

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Position Summary:

The Supply Chain Manager leads Tedia’s supply chain team to achieve world class on time in full delivery to customers while maximizing operational efficiency and cost savings. Reporting to the SVP Operations, the successful candidate will develop and implement strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and mitigate risk within the supply chain. This position contributes to the development of the supply chain strategy while managing daily execution in support of monthly and annual goals.

Essential Duties:

Lead all tactical and strategic procurement activities, while maintaining budgeted PPV ranges and delivering year-over-year gross profit improvement

Manage the procurement strategy through the development of strong vendor relationships, qualification of alternate suppliers and contract negotiation

Manage safety stock to support uninterrupted production, working closely with Finance to achieve working capital goals and increase inventory turns

Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and company standards in all procurement and supply chain activities

Monitor market trends and conditions to anticipate potential challenges in the supply chain

With support from the SVP, lead a best-in-class Sales, Inventory, & Operations Planning Process (SIOP) and distribute monthly dashboards

Manage and maintain SAP item master parameters to ensure efficient and reliable functioning of the MRP process supporting planning and purchasing

Act as the operations liaison and coordinator for customer inquiries on order status, expedites and new product introduction

Support inventory accuracy through regular review of the cycle counting process and lead monthly disposition of quarantined inventory in partnership with Quality Assurance and Manufacturing

Identify and implement process improvement opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency, streamline communication and strengthen supply chain processes

Develop annual goals for direct reports to drive attainment of corporate goals and conduct regular meetings to assess progress, remove roadblocks and provide coaching as needed to support employee development

Generate and update process and procedure documentation for supply chain and ensure timely completion of related training for all supply chain employees

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position manages the Logistics & Warehouse Manager, Buyer, Production Planner, and Production Coordinator, and is responsible for the performance management and hiring within this area.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Production and Operations Management, Purchasing, or other related field

Technical purchasing experience

Working knowledge of ERP systems and MRP processes

Preferred Education and Experience:

SAP experience

Experience with Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP)

Inventory management processes and principles

APICS certification

Continuous Improvement/Green or Black Belt certification/Project Management

Familiarity with ISO 9001 Quality Systems;

Key Competencies:

Accountability

Adaptability/Flexibility

Change Management

Continual/Process Improvement

Ethics and Integrity

Business Acumen

Decision Making/Judgement

Emotional Intelligence

Strategic Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Thinking

Customer Engagement

Results-Driven

Coaching/Employee Development

Work Environment /Physical Demands:

This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. Some of the work will require exposure to loud noises or fumes in the plant facility.

The physical demands of this job require employee to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Full-time