Supply Chain Manager 8810

Supervisory Responsibilities: Guide and direct work of Supply Chain including Planning, Purchasing and Inventory Control.

Essential Duties: Listed in priority order with most important duties listed first

· Oversee a team of employees split between Purchasing, Planning, Shipping, and Inventory Control

· Effectively manage raw material procurement to ensure best value for the company

· Implement procurement strategies which help to ensure a secure supply of raw materials from multiple suppliers

· Analyze orderbook to limit arrears and ensure on time delivery of customer orders

· Develop monthly revenue projections as part of a sustainable S&OP process

· Develop and maintain supply chain systems, processes and procedures to enhance the business infrastructure

· Track and report on key performance indicators to assess the efficiency of the purchasing, inventory control, and planning departments.

· Research raw material markets so as to better understand drivers that effect supply and price

· Ensure that the Procurement Team works closely with Product Groups, Technical Resources, and Plant Operations to better understand their needs and to effectively provide procurement solutions for their projects

· Establish close relationships with key suppliers

· Pursue and investigate alternative Materials and Suppliers in liaison with Technical, Product Groups and Operations

· Establish contracts with suppliers that are value-added to the company in terms of security of supply and price

· Management of supplier performance with respect to quality, delivery and cost

· Analyze and evaluate bids and proposals

· Manages Inventory Control to ensure the most effective utilization of resources and accuracy of inventory

· Report Cost Savings as well as issues that may have a positive or negative effect on the company

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Strong Leadership and Management skills

· Strong interpersonal skills

· Strong written and communication skills with ability to interface effectively with management, peers, product groups and suppliers

· Knowledge and experience with ERP systems

· Strong knowledge of legal and commercial aspects of Purchasing

· Able to work independently with little supervision

· Good computer skills with knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint

· Self-motivated

· Ability to travel domestic and international

Education and Experience

· Bachelors Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or equivalent related experience

· 10 years Purchasing or Supply Chain experience

· Experience leading/managing a cross-functional team