Supply Chain Manager ---Troy, IN

DescriptionPosition: Supply Chain ManagerLocation: Troy, IN - Onsite roleRelocation: Yes we’ll supportRequirementsBachelors degreeManufacturing/Aerospace background highly preferredNeeds strong management backgroundInterviews1st interview Zoom with HM2nd interview onsite panelNotesCore working hours 6:00-2:30pm5 direct reportsWork with suppliers, plant, purchasing, production planners, I/T and other appropriate resources to strategically plan and coordinate the flow of materials and information from customers through procurement to delivery. Matrix management responsibilities with business units and support groups for production planning, shipping, receiving and inventory functions. Provide direct leadership and/or management of Purchasing and Planning functions for plant location(s).Essential FunctionsLead and manage all procurement and materials management activities including order placement, supplier reduction/evaluation/certification, supplier follow-up, price negotiation and compliance with government procurement regulations.Matrix responsibilities for Production Planning's manufacturing resource-planning activities. Maintain 100% on-time customer deliveries. Matrix responsibilities for personnel involved with the MRP database to achieve and maintain a high degree of data accuracy, integrity, and ownership.Monitors shipping/receiving performance and investigates discrepancies to resolve/eliminate process deficiencies.Utilize corporate developed tracking systems such as phconnect, PFEP (plan for every part), and S& OP (sales and operations), eCapacity and EProcurement. Accountable for location(s) materials metrics and Standards of Performance.Help define and implement automated systems to plan and track material flow from customers through procurement to delivery to support a supply chain management strategy.Ensure all the location(s) material management policies are consistent with the inventory control objectives of the Corporation.Work closely with divisional materials personnel to maintain continuity with purchasing and supplier management processes.Facilitate corporate purchasing and materials initiatives including common part numbers, supplier managed inventory, consolidated purchasing agreements, supplier reduction and supplier quality certifications.Advise on supplier-managed inventory or supplier-based contracts with customers.Support internal or external audit requirements relative to the planning, procurement or inventory control functions.Prepare and manage department budget within established guidelines.Effectively create and sustain procurement to delivery material and system cost reduction programs.Provide professional development for all materials team members. Explain and support company policies and procedures.Benchmark world class supplier management systems and implement best practices as appropriate.Actively support and implement lean principles at the division.Facilitate kanban, materials requirement planning technique, throughout division.QualificationsMinimum of 5 years applicable purchasing/materials management experience in a world-class, high volume manufacturing environment.Extensive managerial experience in state-of-the-art materials management systems including supply chain management, cash flow and asset management, JIT, MRPII, cellular manufacturing and with APICS/CPM certification preferred.Four-year college degree in business, engineering, or materials management required with certification in materials management and quality preferred.Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities.Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.Working knowledge of Microsoft PC software (e.g., spreadsheets, word processing, databases and presentations).

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