Supply Chain Manager

About Us:Alliance Machine Systems International, LLC is a privately held company with over 35 years of history dedicated to providing corrugated box manufacturing machines and services to the changing industry. As the paperboard packaging industry's premier global supplier of productivity-enhancing process machinery and systems, we supply innovative designs, intelligent automation, and optimized workflow, coupled with highly responsive parts and service support.Job Description:THIS IS AN ONSITE POSITION LOCATED IN SPOKANE, WASHINGTON.POSITION SUMMARYDirects and coordinates activities of team member engagement in procurement and internal movement and processing of commercial parts, equipment, machinery, and supplies supporting the manufacturing, installation, and customer support by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESResponsible for purchased material logistics and supplier quality.Executes active resource management to prevent manufacturing bottlenecks and ensure on-time delivery.Manages supplier base to ensure efficiency/quality/price performance and established monitoring measures and communication systems that drive vendors to continuously improve.Manages and supports organizational controls, regulations, and practices.Monitors the timely and accurate placement of purchase orders and receipt of material.Reviews and analyzes company inventory and stocking levels based on company objectives.Responsible for freight cost, delivery timing, and communication.Maintains supplier KPIs of on-time, on-quality, and on-cost performance.Identifies new suppliers and maintains alternative supplier relationships.Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and prepares market analysis reports.Provides the organization with timely and accurate status reports.Ensures the timely and accurate placement of purchase orders and receipt of materials.Prepares and issues purchasing orders and discrepant material notices in a timely manner.Must be able to understand engineering drawings and communicate technical information to potential suppliers.SUPPLEMENTAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESInterprets and enforces company policies and safety regulations.Identifies and arranges for disposal of surplus or stagnant material inventory.Provides performance and developmental feedback to peers and direct reports.Facilitates supplier, facility lease, and equipment rental cost negotiations.Collaboratively works with corporate supply chain counterparts to drive process improvements.Develops and installs procedures and practices, studies workflow, sequence of operations, and office arrangements.Ensures the proper and timely training of reporting personnel.Other duties may be assigned as required.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESManages, inspires, and motivates up to 20 employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EducationBachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.CPM or APICS Certification preferred.Language SkillsAbility to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.Mathematical SkillsAbility to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.Reasoning AbilityAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Other Skills and AbilitiesIt is essential that the individual possesses an expert skill level in communication, working with others, the development of personal habits in effective decision making, time management, and negotiation.Ability to utilize personal computer equipped with business system, database, spreadsheet, and word processing software.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Must be willing and able to travel as needed.Able to sit at a desk or computer for sometimes extended periods of time.Able to move about the office and factory with occasional lifting, bending, and reaching.Able to dial, hear, and respond to telephone calls and inquiries as necessary.Physically operate various types of office equipment including but not limited to photocopiers, fax machines, 10 key, computers, printers, etc.Meet requirements of daily attendance on job for a full, continuous work schedule.Compensation:

$90,000-120,000 salary (DOE)Benefits:

Alliance offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K with employer match, PTO, paid holidays, and a bonus program.Company:

Alliance

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