Supply Chain Manager Jobs

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At Nordson Electronics Solutions we have big goals, an innovative spirit, and a vision to become the preferred partner to electronics manufacturers worldwide. If you believe in big goals, consider joining our team to help solve reliability challenges for the world's largest semiconductor, printed circuit board, and precision assembly manufacturers. Our fluid dispensing and surface treatment solutions help make reliable electronics an everyday reality – from mobile devices to the Internet of Things to self-driving vehicles, life-saving medical equipment, and beyond.

Job Summary

The Supply Chain Manager will oversee the planning, procurement, storage, control, and distribution of materials and products according to company needs and customer requirements.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Takes the lead for supply chain-related functions as part of a project team implementing SAP ERP software during fiscal year 2023.
• Directs materials planning for made & purchased items based on production demand. Includes use of MRP, as well as determination of appropriate target stock levels, where necessary, based on historical consumption or usage forecasts.
• Supports on-going implementation of point-of-use material stock across facility, including visual replenishment triggers back to main stockroom.
• Directs the raising of production work orders as required in a timely and efficient manner.
• Negotiates prices for raw material and delivery with suppliers, vendors, and/or shipping companies.
• Leads a strategic sourcing approach that identifies cost savings through implementation of enhanced buying strategies or outsourcing of key sub-assembly builds
• Establishes procedures for conducting and valuing year-end physical inventory.
• Monitors the performance of suppliers, assessing their ability to meet quality and delivery requirements; identifies and qualifies new suppliers in collaboration with other departments.
• Maintains and ensures accuracy of the perpetual inventory system.
• Assesses the need for material-handling equipment and staffing; makes recommendations to ensure efficient loading, unloading, movement, and storage of materials.
• Directs inventory control, shipping and receiving, and materials storage, including warehouse layout & organization.
• Performs analysis and write-offs on damaged, slow-moving or obsolete inventory to reflect accurate value of inventory.
• Maintains inventory levels to support production & customer requirement dates, including regular review of target stock levels.
• Acts as part of the team coordinating engineering changes, product line extension, or new product launches to ensure timely and orderly material and production flow transitions.
• Oversees the preparation and processing of purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment with delivery schedules aligned to production requirements
• Participates as an advisory member of the product development team, providing information and guidance on availability and cost of supplies and materials.

SUBSIDIARY ELEMENTS

• Assist in improvements to current and future systems and implement ‘best practice’ as applicable.
• Coach and mentor team members.
• Cooperate with interfacing departments to resolve any issues that may affect the performance of manufacturing operations.
• Maintenance of Health and Safety and 5S in areas of responsibility.

Essential

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

• Five years of experience in materials management or supply chain field required.
• Experience using MRP system.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field required.

Desirable

• Experience using SAP
• Experience implementing Kanban or similar “pull” system to trigger materials internal to a manufacturing operation, as well as with external suppliers
• Experience with implementing a new ERP system
• Good understanding and experience deploying lean manufacturing principles

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Ability to act on own initiative, dealing with unexpected problems that arise.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the proven ability to work well with all levels of management and staff.
• Thrive in a team environment and work well with others as well as independently
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to manage, motive and empower staff.
• Proficient with inventory reporting systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Office or Manufacturing environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Travel Required

Very occasional travel may be required to other Nordson facilities in the US or Europe.

Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.Third party recruiters and agencies should not contact employees of Nordson or its subsidiaries directly. Any resumes sent to a hiring manager or submitted to Nordson employees are considered unsolicited and property of Nordson. Nordson will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with Nordson’s Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service.