Creation

Creation

Director, Supply Chain

Albuquerque, US · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 26 days ago
AccessibilityExcelSupply ChainProcurementERPInventory ManagementRecruitingLeadershipCommunicationMicrosoft OfficeLean Manufacturing

About the role

  • It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
  • We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
  • May make decisions absent of management supervision using broad guidelines.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach and mentor a team of dedicated Planning, Procurement, and Materials professionals
  • Manage and Optimize the Demand Management and Planning Processes for the business unit.
  • Implement a framework for best practices in supply chain and inventory management that drive
  • Drive Standard Work through the team to ensure predictability and consistency of results
  • Support corporate strategic initiatives
  • Step in and support team members as necessary (new customer introductions, other large or complex projects)
  • Manage Supplier relationships and as applicable participate in broader discussions with key strategic suppliers. This may include dealing with various issues, initiating / resolution of Supplier Corrective Actions, and Supplier Audits
  • The Director of Supply Chain will develop, implement, and monitor processes to optimize the supply chain and material processes for the Business Unit.
  • This individual will take a lead role in interfacing with our strategic suppliers and leveraging the relationships for continuous improvement of inventory velocity and product costing.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management / Operations / Business
  • Minimum 10 years Supply Chain / Materials Management experience
  • Experience should include the areas of MRP planning, strategic & tactical purchasing, all facets of
  • inventory management, as well as the required P&L financial acumen to manage business
  • Ability to obtain results through people within your scope of responsibility as well as those outside
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing techniques.
  • Practical industry experience in a multi-location environment (preferably in a complex manufacturing setting)
  • Dedicated and professional attitude, willing to learn in a high change/high pace environment
  • Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and thrives on autonomy and the challenges of continuous improvement

Nice to have

  • Experience in the EMS industry is a preferred asset although not mandatory.

Skills

  • Ability to multitask & prioritize in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Proficiency in operating a computer including using a Windows based operating systems and related software
  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office including Excel (v-lookups, data filters, pivot tables etc.)
  • Excellent English communications skills, both written and verbal
  • Organized, self-motivated team player, able to work well under pressure
  • Ability to Enhance and provide input to functional processes or technologies.
  • Demonstrates commitment to implement initiatives.
  • Assist in achieving section/sub-function objectives for a functional area.
  • Exercises independent judgment within defined procedures and practices to achieve objectives.
  • Kinaxis / Rapid Response Experience (Desired)
  • SIOP Process Management Experience (Desired)
  • Knowledge on Oracle ERP (Desired)

Company info

  • Build positive relationships with both internal and external customers

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