Supply Chain Manager

Job Summary:

The Supply Chain Manager oversees and manages overall supply chain operations for the company, including purchasing and inventory of materials as well as selection of vendors.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Responsible for quality, delivery, and cost of procured materials.

· Create Strategic Supplier Purchase Agreements.

· Consolidate requisitions to obtain leverage pricing with strong focus on raw materials & outside suppliers.

· Monitor monthly budget and take action to realign business plan when possible.

· Assist in the development of forecast/requirements.

· Effective communication of changes in pricing and availability that make and produce cost-prohibitive lead times detrimental to production cycles.

· Direct and manage the organization’s overall supply chain operation, including purchasing and inventory of raw materials.

· Develop and implement strategic plan to improve pricing, productivity, quality and efficiency of outside operations.

· Improve purchasing and supply chain management ability to contribute to the company’s strategic plan.

Job Qualifications:

· BS degree in Business (Supply Chain specialization preferred) or relative experience

· 10 years demonstrated experience in manufacturing and raw material procurement.

· APICS Certification or CPIM strongly recommended

· Strong experience with MRP systems.

· Ability to read technical drawings preferred.

· Experience in Material Planning role with heavy emphasis on procurement raw materials.

· Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Access, Word).

· Demonstrated negotiation skills.

· Organizational and inter-personal skills, including conflict resolution.

· Ability to identify procedural and internal control weaknesses, suggest and implement solutions.

· Multi-tasking and prioritization skills.

· Extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

· Commitment to company values.