Manager/Senior Manager of Materials Supply Chain

Schedule: Monday through Friday, Day Shift

The Opportunity

Founded in 1890, The D.S. Brown Company, a Gibraltar Industries Company, is a world-wide leader and supplier of engineered products to the bridge and highway industry. Headquartered in North Baltimore, Ohio, the Company actively sells to bridge and pavement contractors, specialty subcontractors, and construction product distributors. The D.S. Brown Company prides itself on its quality workforce and its reputable products. Check us out at and become part of our awesome team!

The Manager/Senior Manager of Materials Supply Chain will be responsible for directing and coordinating all supply chain activities with an eye toward managing working capital as it relates to inventory levels. This key leader will also be responsible for building and maintaining a strong team of professionals across supply chain who have a bias toward taking action to address the needs of both internal and external customers. Driving process improvement through leveraging lean skills and techniques will be critical toward creating the most efficient process, workflows, and systems. This position plays a significant role in sourcing high quality and cost-effective materials and services in supporting production operations to ensure D S Brown products are viewed as the best in the industry and cost competitive, while maintaining high operating margins. Developing and retaining top talent will be critical to the success of this role and requires on-going attention to the health and well-being of the Supply Chain Team. This position is one of two top Operations leaders reporting to the VP/GM with responsibility for the successful and profitable operation of the business with a focus on driving profitable growth by product line.

Who We're Looking For

All your life, you've been a thinker - a practical innovator with rolled-up sleeves, a strong sense of purpose and healthy dose of optimist in you. A maker who gets things done. If you dream of using technology to make a difference in the world, we want you with us.

At Gibraltar, we're solving big problems and pushing the boundaries of what's possible, changing lives with smarter products and services in agtech, renewable energy and residential products that will shape a better future for people and the planet. So, we're looking for more than great talent, we're looking for good people with a unique point of view - creators ready to tackle our most important challenges.

If you thrive in a collaborative and inclusive culture, working side by side with talented teammates or hand in hand with customers and communities to solve real-world technology problems, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

The ideal candidate will have the ability to carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Primary Accountabilities include but are not limited to the following:

Manage vendor network to ensure supply of materials that meet DS Brown quality standards and production schedules

Build and develop a supply chain organizational culture that has a bias for action, commitment to value-added services/processes, and a sense of accountability and leadership

Manage aspects of working capital related to materials to ensure appropriate inventory levels and excess of billings working with the Director of Production

Use Market rate of Demand (MRD) to manage inventory by product line in keeping with working capital targets

Work collaboratively with the planners to better integrate the planning function with supply chain to ensure materials are being ordered as needed to optimize the velocity of projects moving through the shop

Identify and develop outsourcing opportunities to reduce cost and/or lead time during periods of peak demand.

Identify and drive annual savings in purchased items to ensure margin improvement targets are achieved annually

Promote, develop, and support continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives that drive process flow improvements, project velocity, and cost savings

Responsible for meeting or exceeding department metrics (bowlers) in monthly execution reviews and ensuring corrective actions are taken when required to align with performance expectations

Proactively manage Purchasing staff performance, follow-up on staff performance by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results

Resolve conflict/provide solutions by exercising high levels of influencing, negotiation, and communication skills. Be proactive and address issues when they arise

Work with the Supply Chain team to ensure that D S Brown has the most capable vendors/partners who meet the business' needs for product or services including items such as price, availability, and delivery schedule

Keep abreast of market trends, changes in business practices in the assigned markets, new or altered types of materials entering the market, etc.

Work with manufacturers or persuade potential vendors to undertake the manufacturing of custom-designed items according to user's specific needs and specifications

Play the primary role in strategic planning supporting supply chain strategies and ensuring cost and quality targets are identified, tracked, and achieved consistently. Coordinate Cost Reduction Tracking Program, including reporting In addition to the accountabilities listed above, individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Employee(s)/Group /Department Supervised: Supply Chain

What We Need

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary accountability satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Additionally, the physical demands and the work environment typically encountered are listed below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education / Experience (an equivalent combination of education and experience required to successfully complete the primary accountabilities is indicated below)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree Major: Business Administration, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field or a

combination of certification and related experience

Years of Experience: 10+ Area: Supply Chain or Manufacturing Processes

Competencies / Technical Skills

Core Competencies

Fostering Teamwork

Managing Performance

Building Collaborative Relationships

Customer Orientation

Result Orientation

Personal Credibility Organizational Competencies

Initiative

Developing Others

Influencing Others Additional Position Competencies:

A working knowledge of manufacturing processes related to products that must be sourced. This includes fabrication, welding, steel-making processes, etc. Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Applications

Licenses/Certifications

CPSM Certification preferred Physical Requirements

Most of the time spent sitting and walking. May be situations which require up to 20 pounds of lifting. Must be able to bend periodically. Must be able to see and hear. Work Conditions

Environment: Office and Periodic Production Travel: 15%

Special Work Conditions: Production environment may be loud and dirty What We Offer

Health & Welfare

Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and dependents

Health care & dependent flexible spending plans

Free Life and AD&D coverage with supplemental coverage options

Employee assistance programs focused on mental health Financial Wellbeing

Competitive compensation

Bonus opportunities

Generous 401(k) plan Flexibility & Time Off

Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, jury duty, sick leave, disability, holidays.

On-site & hybrid work opportunities available Community & Personal Development

Donation matching and time off to volunteer

Educational reimbursement

About Us

Gibraltar is a leading manufacturer and supplier of products and services for North American agtech, renewable energy, residential, and infrastructure markets. By building solutions that make life better for people and the planet, Gibraltar advances the art and science of engineering, science, and technology to shape the future of comfortable living, sustainable power, and productive growing.

Guided by an inclusive, values-driven culture that celebrates and rewards different perspectives, we work together to create lasting positive impact on everyone our business touches. To learn more about what makes us #GibraltarProud, visit our website:

Gibraltar is an Equal Opportunity Employer; and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. In addition, Gibraltar will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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