Director Of Supply Chain Management

Summary

The Director of Supply Chain Management will optimize and manage Material Procurement, Material Handling, Subcontracts, Shop Floor Management and Inventory to maintain budgeted inventory turns. This candidate should have versatile skills in optimizing supply chain processes with application of lean principles, synchronizing of demand with supply and collaborative planning. This candidate will lead the Supply Chain Management activities for all Inbound & Outbound Logistics and Receiving and Shipping Departments.

The position is responsible for successful integration of direct order fulfillment into the supply chain and drive inventory reduction utilizing lean principles, fulfillment of product building requirement, E&O mitigation, timely processing and the documentation of product flow to comply with current industry standards. This role ensures continuous improvement through pro-active leadership and development of direct reports and is responsible for running a cost effective operation staying within budgetary guidelines, while building new suppliers opportunities.

Functional responsibilities include employee hiring and development, overhead budgets, performance appraisals, and wage and salary determination. The Supply Chain Director ensures compliance with PTI and departmental policies and procedures, fosters good working relationships between suppliers and PTI and promotes forward thinking, Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Key performance indicators: Productivity, Inventory, Turn-Around-Time, On Time Delivery (OTD), Product Lead Time, Purchase Price Variance, Work Order Release, Supplier On Time.
• Drive operational excellence and best practices across the network reducing cost
• Allocating and managing staff resources according to changing needs.
• Strong understanding of MRP, Inventory Control and Work Order Management in a manufacturing environment
• Manage the on-time and complete performance of buyers and suppliers
• Manage the various vendor relationships to produce the service level requirement to support supply chain requirements
• Develop knowledge of industry capabilities, new technologies, and availability of materials.
• Inventory Management - overall goal is continued reductions without negatively impacting customer fill rate.
• Develop Inventory Strategies - seeking commercial and operations input (Kanban, VMI, MTO based on ABC stratification)
• In depth knowledge of key supply chain/logistics processes & current best practices
• Flexibility to seek & incorporate input from others into the plan/solid track record for effectively managing/developing a team.
• Develops and carries out programs for promoting greater productivity and efficiency within the organization. Evaluates and makes recommendations regarding organizational effectiveness
• Oversee management of parameters and settings for MRP to optimize customer fill rates and inventory.
• Supports the Supplier Quality team and helps develop suppliers and sources that are properly equipped and staffed to assure a continuous supply of the required goods and services. Manages supplier performance metrics.
• Establish long-term relationships with Strategic Suppliers that place PTI in a lead position thereby assuring continuity of supply and best in class quality and pricing.
• Knowledge of stamping, casting, forging, machining and metal finishing.
• Assess Supplier Vulnerability for sourcing & inventory strategy
• Work with new product development team to integrate new suppliers
• Interprets customer contractual flow-down requirements into reciprocal sub-contract flow downs on PO's, LTA's, and blankets to limit the associated risk.
• Oversee the purchasing for product required based on planned demand from Supply Chain Planning module or input from marketing for new product launch or tests
• Liaising and negotiating with customers and suppliers.
• Direct overall supply chain including purchasing, selection of vendors, materials planning, inventory management, warehouse management, shop floor management and logistics
• Guides the selection, development, and management of Strategic Suppliers to meet commodity cost and performance goals, with emphasis placed on ability to identify cost targets for relevant technology and product roadmaps.
• Experience in supply chain technology/processes such as SAP, Oracle, JIT, and ERP.
• Demonstrates expertise in markets, sourcing processes, business solutions, negotiation, and leadership skills
• Monitor the KPIs and metrics associated with final shipments to customers to prevent/ reduce out of stock situations, watch for trends impacting forecasting needs or marketing changes impacting forecasting requirements
• Establish long-term relationships with Strategic Suppliers that place PTI in a lead position thereby assuring continuity of supply and best in class quality and pricing.
• Understanding of purchasing and accounting principles required
• Provide drive, leadership, vision, guidance and support to the material function.
• Directs the company purchasing program ensuring compliance with government, corporate and customer rules and regulations
• Monitor reporting feeds into Business Intelligence system for optimization of data used in various analysis functions
• Drive negotiations proactively- On time delivery, Quality, Price (LTA's where applicable)
• Oversees the receiving, stocking, kitting and shipping activities and is responsible for the accuracy of inventory and documentation
• Develops and maintains standard purchase order terms and conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS And EXPERIENCE

• BS degree required MBA preferred with a minimum of 7-10 years' experience in Materials, Management with familiarity in Manufacturing Engineering, Defense Contracting and Government regulations, Aerospace industry or equivalent combination of education and experience
• APICS Certifications (CPM, APICS or similar) preferred
• MRP/ERP (ORACLE E-Biz preferred) knowledge required

Other Duties

Ensures organization is in full compliance with all ESCO self governance policies and procedures, safety rules and regulations, and PTI policies and procedures.

Prepares goals and objectives and career plans for direct reports and ensures they do same for their subordinates.

Prepares and gives performance evaluations. Recommends and implements disciplinary action in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Establishes criteria and procedures for procurement and material handling activities

Language Skills

Ability 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 general public.

Mathematical Skills

Possess the ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability 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 Abilities

Ability to function independently with minimal supervision, exercise independent judgment and make decisions. Excellent communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with employees within organization at all levels. Considerable supervisory experience in purchasing and/or material with extensive knowledge in mechanical commodity purchasing and lean manufacturing practices and techniques. Must be perceptive in identifying problems and creative in developing solutions.

Demonstrated ability to operate in a dynamic job shop environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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