Director Supply Chain

THE COMPANY: Hangzhou GreatStar Industrial, Ltd. is one of the largest manufacturers of hand tools in the world, specializing in R&D, and manufacturing high quality products for the DIY, professional and industrial channels. Our brands include Arrow Fastener Co., LLC, Goldblatt, Pony & Jorgensen, Shop – Vac, EverBrite, WorkPro, Hangcha Group, as well as many others. 

Shop-Vac USA & SK Tools, LLC, located in Williamsport, PA, is home to Shop Vac brand and the world’s leader in heavy-duty wet-dry vacuums for consumer, commercial and industrial applications, and pioneered the first in-vehicle vacuum system. Best known for its wet/dry vacs, the company also manufactures the SK brand of tools, motors, fans, blowers, trash cans and mop buckets. Shop-Vac USA, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of GreatStar Tools USA, whose other operating companies include Arrow Fastener Co., LLC & Prime-Line Products.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: The Director, Supply Chain will report directly to the CEO, serving as a member of the executive leadership team and will be responsible for all the end-to-end supply chain operations of the Shop-Vac USA business. 

SUPERVISES: Reporting to this position is the Distribution Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Purchasing Manager and their teams along with an Operations Analyst as well as the management of external vendors and contractors.

ABOUT THE POSITION:  This position will oversee the development of the strategic plan and ensure optimal utilization of supply chain resources.  A key focus for this position will be developing a robust global supply chain; partnering with oversees suppliers and managing inventory and fulfillment for a rapidly growing consumer products organization, as well as working with the management team on a formal distribution strategy.

Management and execution of key cross-functional projects throughout the Supply Chain, Distribution and Planning and Forecasting organizations.  Design, plan, execute, control, and monitor supply chain activities with the objective of creating net value, building a competitive infrastructure, leveraging global logistics, synchronizing supply with demand, increasing inventory turn, reducing inventory, measuring performance, and strengthening strategic supplier relations. This individual will provide thought leadership and execution of key projects and programs that advance initiatives and develop capabilities supporting both growth and productivity improvements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages all demand and supply Planning, Sourcing, Procurement, and Distribution functions for Shop-Vac USA; including supplier relationships in the US and Asia
• Create forecasts for financial and sales planning as well as supplier forecast to ensure stable supply chain
• Evaluate and further develop the company’s logistics, distribution, operations and inventory processes.  Establishing strong relationships with suppliers and carriers to further optimize performance, quality and cost containment.
• Develop, plan and implement a sustainable supply chain and distribution strategy for the company
• Maximize positive impact on profit, total cost, and the need for balancing elements through an integrated Supply Chain. Position Supply Chain activities to meet changing market needs ahead of the competition.
• Oversee all sourcing activities from purchasing through quality on a global scope
• Coaches, develops and directs teammates in planning, forecasting, purchasing and warehouse functions as well as their direct reports
• Works collaboratively with Asia team on all aspects of supplier sourcing, supplier qualification, purchasing, vendor management, and logistics
• Delivers year-over-year cost reductions within inbound and outbound supply chains through continuous improvement projects to deliver corporate plan objectives.
• Manages and optimizes working capital, inventory, and payables to attain monthly and annual committed targets
• Institutes lean processes and thinking to supply chain elements and functions
• Develops and manages information and planning systems that drive analysis and reporting of supply chain business performance metrics
• Establish and lead the monthly SIOP process and regular production, sales, and inventory meetings.
• Negotiates and builds strategic vendor partnerships and attain cost and quality improvements including a supplier evaluation and audit process
• Establishes inventory strategies, and guides factory operations to achieve management objectives for targeted service levels and to minimize any supply /supplier risks
• Identifies and leads efforts to minimize preventable losses due to excess supply and obsolescence.
• Develops warehousing and transportation solutions to streamline the Shop-Vac supply chain and reduce overall costs; (transportation network analysis, LTL’s, freight e-bids)
• Works closely with new product development to ensure full supply chain readiness for new product launches
• Prepares and monitors vendor quality and performance scorecards and addresses improvement areas
• Assures compliance regulations are followed in all aspects of supply chain (harmonized codes, duty rates, certifications, etc.)
• Establishes metrics to monitor and improve supply chain responsiveness, cost, and quality
• Monitors market changes and trends for purchased commodities and drives needed procurement changes and decisions proactively

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated abilities in supply chain to manage strategically, execute tactically and provide leadership; leading globally through others and influence the achievement of common goals.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in supply chain (including international sourcing with a focus on Asia), forecasting, and planning
• Ability to lead change; effectively establishes high performing teams and acts as a role model with high performance standards
• Direct knowledge of integrated ERP systems, lean manufacturing concepts and world-class supply chain practices. 
• Possess good process experience/judgment and the ability to recognize key problems before they become major issues.
• Leads with a sense of accountability, continuous improvement and a sense of urgency.
• Demonstrated, well-developed, strong negotiating skills
• Experience implementing cost reduction programs and managing large projects that are highly integrated and cross functional in nature
• Ability to travel internationally as needed
• Leadership presence and highly developed interpersonal communication and presentation skills.  

EDUCATION:

• BS degree in Supply Chain, Business or Engineering. An MBA, CPIM or APICS accreditation preferred.   

LEADERSHIP & FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS:

• Leadership Competencies (Dealing with Ambiguity, Innovation Management, Strategic Agility, Developing Direct Reports & others, Managing Vision & Purpose, Customer Focus)
• Supply Chain Functional Competencies (Functional/Technical Skills, Problem Solving, Planning, Integrity & Trust, and Intellectual Horsepower)
• GreatStar Tools USA Core Competencies (Informing, Priority Setting, Problem Solving, Drive for Results)