LaGrange, GA
Supply Chain Director (1690789) $125-150k
LaGrange, GA
Full Time; Direct Hire
LOCATION: ONLY apply if you already live within a commutable distance to the job location. No relocations or relocating employees will be considered at this time.
NOTE: No sponsorship is available for this role. US Citizenship, Green Card or TN Visa is needed.
Culture:
As the world’s leading surface preparation technology provider, this company offers a complete range of equipment, services, and parts. For more than 100 years, leading companies in the foundry, automotive, aerospace, energy, marine, rail, construction and other industries have used their products and services to improve productivity and profitability. They incorporate this experience when delivering solutions to companies in nearly 100 countries including the United States, Mexico, and Canada, across four lines of business. They employ people on 4 continents.
Position Purpose:
Supply Chain Director directs overall supply chain operations, including purchasing, inventory max / min, and selection of vendors. Develops and implements a strategy to ensure that critical processes run effectively and achieve organizational goals and performance KPIs. Supply Chain Director negotiates with vendors to obtain optimal contracts and pricing. Utilizes data monitoring and analytics to evaluate past performance and trends and forecast inventory and distribution requirements.
Job Functions:
• Establish and execute processes that support inventory forecasting, planning and control across all lines of business. Very hands on and deeply involved in the processes.
• Implement and execute inventory planning and tactics that support the continuous supply of required materials and a flawless delivery, aiming at total customer satisfaction and sales growth.
• Maintain the required inventory to run the production and sales process smoothly while optimizing QCD.
• Promote application of best practices related to inventory management across all lines of business, using corporate systems and developing cross division collaboration.
• Own the continuous improvement process to meet stretched OTD, stock coverage, customer satisfaction and cost reduction targets.
• Coordinate interdepartmentally to evaluate customer and supplier requirements, lead times and other factors for inventory planning.
• Develop and implement roadmap for make-or-buy long/short-term purchasing agreements for direct and indirect categories (including, but not limited to, services, maintenance, freight, logistics).
• Locally coordinate sourcing with global commodity team.
• Perform and publish root cause analyses on key metrics including Customer Service Levels, Supplier performance and Inventory Management.
• Source and locate suppliers potentially suited to meet the company’s requirements for price, quality, and delivery.
• Own the Supplier Qualification process in coordination with Quality.
• Manage supplier relationships; complete supplier quality assessments and visits as required, understanding supplier’s abilities and constraints.
• Assure each direct report is trained and performing to the level of expectation necessary to contribute to the success of the organization.
• Develop, manage and report on KPI’s for direct reports.
• Continuous evaluation of suppliers and alternate sources of parts to meet QCD targets and LEAN objectives for the division.
• Develop, implement, and manage a system to evaluate, monitor and report supplier performance.
• Work to maintain a safe and healthy work environment by supporting company policies.
• Participate as a member of cross-functional teams.
• Act as the ISO Element Champion for Purchasing and the Supply Chain functions.
Qualifications & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or equivalent. Also, prefer APICS and/or CPIM certification.
• 5-7 years of experience in procurement and materials management in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong computer skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and other Windows based Office software, along with strong ERP and MRP skills.
• Executor and day-day problem solving to fulfill the daily shipment to customer and ensure OEM assembly is on track.
• Progressive personal growth within organization, cross-functionally and vertically.
• Management experience, including budget and personnel responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience in leading teams and developing direct reports.
• Prior hands-on experience in a lean environment desired.
• Strong emphasis as a team player that thrives in a changing team environment and presents themselves in a polished professional manner, including the ability to work independently with efficiency and accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills; must be able to multi-task and handle multiple priorities.
• Exposure to low volume / high mix supply chain environments.
• Project based programs.
Leadership & Management Behaviors:
• Positive and go-getter attitude. Lead by example.
• Foster a cooperative and empowering approach within her/his team.
• Results oriented team leader and motivator who leads by example and coaches the team.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership skills; able to promote and effect change as required.
• Strong mentoring abilities to accelerate managerial development and succession.
• Who can establish and execute an actionable plan that supports top and bottom-line business growth.
• Excellent communication skills enabling effective dialog with employees at all levels.
• Ability and willingness to be hands-on as circumstances require.
Personal Characteristics:
• Bias for decision making and execution
• Detail-oriented and thorough
• Driven to achieve operational efficiencies while maintaining a high-quality outcome
• Persistence and patience
• A self-motivated individual, energizing others, setting the right priorities
• Highest possible ethical and professional standards; behaves in accordance with expressed beliefs and commitments
If the job description, location, and compensation, align with your qualifications, we encourage you to apply. To explore additional opportunities, visit our website: www.confidentsearchconsultants.com
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