Craftsmen Industries, Inc.
Director, Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
Craftsmen Industries, Inc., Saint Charles, Missouri, United States, 63301
About Craftsmen Industries
Craftsmen Industries custom manufactures unique specialty trailers and vehicles and large format printed elements for experiential marketing and industrial solutions for brands across the industry spectrum including Boeing, PepsiCo, and Anheuser-Busch. We pride ourselves on creating our products fully in-house from initial design and engineering to fabrication and the finishing touches of graphics and paint.
Our Craftsmen team includes one subsidiary, Schantz Manufacturing. Schantz focuses on custom manufacturing of concession trailers for the fair and festival industry.
Guided by our values, we BUILD by helping bring ideas to life in a dynamic and collaborative environment and we're looking for talented individuals to grow with us!
What Do We Offer?
Competitive compensation.Career development opportunities.Benefits including but not limited to Medical, Dental and Vision.401(k) Match and Much More!
Position Title:
Director, Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
Location:
St. Charles, MO
The Director, Purchasing and Supply Chain Management is a strategic and operational leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of procurement, category management, supply chain operations, shipping/receiving and material management. This role is responsible for providing both strategic direction and is also heavily involved in day-to-day support to ensure the efficient acquisition of materials, services, and logistics solutions. The primary objective is to secure the best value and service levels to support the company's operations and serve its customers and associates effectively.
Primary Responsibilities:
Develop and implement strategic plans for purchasing and supply chain management aligned with the company's goals and objectives.Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and supply chain optimization.Oversee the sourcing process to ensure the selection of qualified suppliers that meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements.Manage supplier relationships and performance to ensure adherence to contractual agreements and service level expectations.Maintain supplier relationships, visiting suppliers' facilities to qualify them as new sources and assist in the resolution of production, design, quality and/or delivery problems.Implement supplier evaluation and performance measurement systems to drive continuous improvement.Oversee materials availability to serve operations in a timely, cost-effective manner with the highest quality and excellent product support and warranty coverage.Secure and analyze quotations, negotiate prices, and terms with suppliers, and recommend suppliers with respect to cost, quality and timely delivery competitiveness.Initiate and oversee PSM Team orders for materials, packaging, and other manufacturing supplies.Maintain close coordination with production management to ensure materials arrive for timely production of finished product.Ensure that product is shipped to customers in a timely and safe manner.Provide operational oversight of the procurement function, including purchase order processing, vendor management, and contract administration.Develop and enforce procurement policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance and efficiency.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support inventory management, production planning, and demand forecasting activities.Oversee maintenance of an accurate inventory with effective cycle counts and low inventory losses across physical inventory audits.Provide oversight to Warehouse Management including Shipping/Receiving and Materials Management teams.Select and coordinate with logistics partners to optimize transportation routes, modes, and costs.Monitor freight rates, carrier performance, and service levels to identify opportunities for improvement.Provide guidance and direction to commodity teams responsible for managing specific categories of goods or services, ensuring alignment with overall procurement objectives and strategies.Address organizational inefficiencies upstream and downstream from an organizational, purchasing, and supply chain management perspective.
Required Skills:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.Proven experience (10+ years) in procurement, inventory and/or supply chain management roles within a manufacturing environment.5+ years of direct leadership experience in Supply Chain Management.Proficient with ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.Must function well in a fast-paced, time-sensitive and demanding environment.Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to relate to people both inside and outside of the organization.Advanced managerial maturity and servant leadership skills.Ability to quickly learn about the project or product being developed.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.Address challenges and opportunities associated with custom manufacturing and defense work.
Preferred:
Prior work experience with aerospace and/or defense manufacturing.Master's degree or MBA.Certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CSCP, CPSM).
Physical Requirements:
Sitting, standing, and walking in office, warehouse, and manufacturing environments.Ability to climb in and out of trailers, scaffolding and up ladders.Ability to bend, lift, and position self to move about the office, as needed.Required use of fingers and hands to operate a computer.Vision abilities required by this job include close and/or color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Craftsmen Industries (and its subsidiaries) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that we consider all applicants for employment and employees eligible for employment without regard to race, marital status or civil union status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or any other characteristic protected by law. We also provide reasonable accommodations to our applicants and employees with disabilities in order to assist them in the performance of their essential job functions.
To learn more visit
www.craftsmenind.com
or
www.schantzmfg.com .
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Craftsmen Industries custom manufactures unique specialty trailers and vehicles and large format printed elements for experiential marketing and industrial solutions for brands across the industry spectrum including Boeing, PepsiCo, and Anheuser-Busch. We pride ourselves on creating our products fully in-house from initial design and engineering to fabrication and the finishing touches of graphics and paint.
Our Craftsmen team includes one subsidiary, Schantz Manufacturing. Schantz focuses on custom manufacturing of concession trailers for the fair and festival industry.
Guided by our values, we BUILD by helping bring ideas to life in a dynamic and collaborative environment and we're looking for talented individuals to grow with us!
What Do We Offer?
Competitive compensation.Career development opportunities.Benefits including but not limited to Medical, Dental and Vision.401(k) Match and Much More!
Position Title:
Director, Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
Location:
St. Charles, MO
The Director, Purchasing and Supply Chain Management is a strategic and operational leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of procurement, category management, supply chain operations, shipping/receiving and material management. This role is responsible for providing both strategic direction and is also heavily involved in day-to-day support to ensure the efficient acquisition of materials, services, and logistics solutions. The primary objective is to secure the best value and service levels to support the company's operations and serve its customers and associates effectively.
Primary Responsibilities:
Develop and implement strategic plans for purchasing and supply chain management aligned with the company's goals and objectives.Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and supply chain optimization.Oversee the sourcing process to ensure the selection of qualified suppliers that meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements.Manage supplier relationships and performance to ensure adherence to contractual agreements and service level expectations.Maintain supplier relationships, visiting suppliers' facilities to qualify them as new sources and assist in the resolution of production, design, quality and/or delivery problems.Implement supplier evaluation and performance measurement systems to drive continuous improvement.Oversee materials availability to serve operations in a timely, cost-effective manner with the highest quality and excellent product support and warranty coverage.Secure and analyze quotations, negotiate prices, and terms with suppliers, and recommend suppliers with respect to cost, quality and timely delivery competitiveness.Initiate and oversee PSM Team orders for materials, packaging, and other manufacturing supplies.Maintain close coordination with production management to ensure materials arrive for timely production of finished product.Ensure that product is shipped to customers in a timely and safe manner.Provide operational oversight of the procurement function, including purchase order processing, vendor management, and contract administration.Develop and enforce procurement policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance and efficiency.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support inventory management, production planning, and demand forecasting activities.Oversee maintenance of an accurate inventory with effective cycle counts and low inventory losses across physical inventory audits.Provide oversight to Warehouse Management including Shipping/Receiving and Materials Management teams.Select and coordinate with logistics partners to optimize transportation routes, modes, and costs.Monitor freight rates, carrier performance, and service levels to identify opportunities for improvement.Provide guidance and direction to commodity teams responsible for managing specific categories of goods or services, ensuring alignment with overall procurement objectives and strategies.Address organizational inefficiencies upstream and downstream from an organizational, purchasing, and supply chain management perspective.
Required Skills:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.Proven experience (10+ years) in procurement, inventory and/or supply chain management roles within a manufacturing environment.5+ years of direct leadership experience in Supply Chain Management.Proficient with ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.Must function well in a fast-paced, time-sensitive and demanding environment.Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to relate to people both inside and outside of the organization.Advanced managerial maturity and servant leadership skills.Ability to quickly learn about the project or product being developed.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.Address challenges and opportunities associated with custom manufacturing and defense work.
Preferred:
Prior work experience with aerospace and/or defense manufacturing.Master's degree or MBA.Certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CSCP, CPSM).
Physical Requirements:
Sitting, standing, and walking in office, warehouse, and manufacturing environments.Ability to climb in and out of trailers, scaffolding and up ladders.Ability to bend, lift, and position self to move about the office, as needed.Required use of fingers and hands to operate a computer.Vision abilities required by this job include close and/or color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Craftsmen Industries (and its subsidiaries) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that we consider all applicants for employment and employees eligible for employment without regard to race, marital status or civil union status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or any other characteristic protected by law. We also provide reasonable accommodations to our applicants and employees with disabilities in order to assist them in the performance of their essential job functions.
To learn more visit
www.craftsmenind.com
or
www.schantzmfg.com .
#J-18808-Ljbffr