Summary:

Support manufacturing through the execution of supply chain strategy and, management of materials from procurement through consumption.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

•  Oversee daily operations for purchasing, warehousing and logistics.
•  Managing assigned portfolio and supply base with a long term, strategic focus.
•  Develop sourcing strategies for assigned commodities or services utilizing a sophisticated understanding of best sourcing practices, with the goal of sustaining continuous cost reductions and quality, service and delivery improvements.
•  Identify strategies for cost-effective sourcing, warehousing and logistics of products and/or components.
•  Identify and build partnerships with key suppliers that possess manufacturing capabilities aligned with required products and product development.
•  Ensure speed to market on all key current and new products.
•  Negotiate pricing with suppliers and carriers.
•  Maintain cost summary reports with cost savings.
•  Identify opportunities for cost reduction working with Product Management, Engineering, and Sales.
•  Perform benchmarking and cost analysis to identify market trends.
•  Perform total cost analysis to determine best sourcing location.
•  Engage in continuous improvement meetings/teams as required.
•  Identify and manage supplier transitions based on total cost analysis, outsource where it adds value.
•  Act as supply chain representative in sales and operations process.
•  Identify and analyze forecast versus budget and recommend analysis to meet forecast goals.
•  Establish appropriate inventory levels to meet corporate budgets and targets.
•  Train, supervise, set objectives for, and evaluate staff as necessary.
•  Prepare and manage budget.

Skills/Knowledge

•  Strong PC skills including Microsoft Office products.
•  Strong knowledge of MAS manufacturing and distribution applications (strongly preferred) or other ERP and/or materials management software.
•  Fluency with MRP or ASCP functionality and rationale.
•  Financial literacy.
•  Logistics literacy.
•  Strong negotiation skills with foreign cultures.
•  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•  Product knowledge in oil and gas industry preferred.
•  Problem solving ability.
•  Basic knowledge of quality systems.
•  Ability to read, write understand English and communicate effectively.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree ideally in Supply Chain Management or a broadly related field.

•  APICS, CPIM, or NAPM CPM certification preferred.

Experience

•  At least 7 years of experience in supply chain in a manufacturing and/or sourcing environment.
•  Previous consumer product experience is a strong advantage.
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Experience

working with suppliers outside the US is preferred.

Experience

in managing diverse backgrounds and in leading teams.

Career Level

• Supervisor

Education Level

• Bachelor's Degree

Travel

• 10 - 20%

Product Line

• Ops HQ