Director Supply Chain Management

• Responsible for integrating the division with electronic interfaces throughout the supply chain.
• Establishes and maintains premier customer service.
• Manages the materials function within the division considering manufacturing capacity, schedules workloads, recommends in house manufacturing vs. outsourcing, quality control and workforce balance.
• Accountable for managing the division's overall strategic production planning practices taking into consideration short term/long term production requirements and integrating materials availability. Will establish and implement procedures for special order request, engineering changes and part substitutions, and sales market demand for products.
• Responsible for continuous improvements programs with suppliers.
• Manage the division’s transportation logistics to ensure distribution of products direct to customers, or through distribution centers / warehouses are completed with optimum service at the most efficient cost.
• Provides leadership by promoting team concepts, coaching, counseling, retaining, mentoring, training, talent management, and individual development. Drives a culture of accountability and results through strategy deployment and effective performance management.
• Responsible for facilitation of the S&OP Process.
• Responsible for managing the division operational inventory to ensure adequate stocking levels for immediate production items and forecasting for future requirements. Will establish and implement standard/automated delivery procedures for just in time supplier stocking items.

Requirements

• 4 year college degree in business, engineering, or materials management required with certification in supply chain management preferred
• Possesses analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Must have advanced computer skills and be able to understand electronic data processing. Systems (IT) experience beneficial.
• 5 plus years leadership experience in supply chain management
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal, communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts
• Must be an innovator and embrace lean enterprise principles and practices. Practical experience in implementing lean technologies and practices.