Join the Henderson Team! Henderson Products, a division of Douglas Dynamics, is North America’s premier manufacturer and upfitter of work truck solution and snow & ice equipment. Our belief is that our employees and culture are just as important to the company as serving our customers. We place a high value on building a team and working environment where individuals can succeed professionally and personally. As a team member of Henderson Products, you can expect to make a difference through your work, to have a direct impact on the achievement of a very meaningful mission to serve our customers, to advance your career, and to have room for fun and fulfillment in your daily life.
We would love to have you join our team, where we offer top notch benefits, multiple avenues for advancement and a great working environment.
How We Do ItGrow, Improve, and Engage is our focus as an organization to ensure we succeed by executing the right things. These are our Core Values and are How We Win in the marketplace. The Winning Behaviors are what each Henderson Products employee does to support the success of our company. They are the expectations of all of us to help ensure we focus on winning as an organization the right way!
Our Winning Behaviors Are

• Be Customer & Results Driven
• Anticipate the Possibilities
• Collaborate & Care
• Communicate Responsibly
• Develop Self & Others
• Get Better Every Day

How You Will ContributeThe Henderson Products Commodity Manager is responsible for all aspects of supplier management within a defined commodity scope. Under the framework of a lean/JIT enterprise, develop an in-depth understanding of the commodity and global marketplace. Defines key objectives and performance criteria of suppliers, in quality, delivery and total cost both domestically and in Best Cost Countries (BCC).

• Partner to evaluate supplier performance and work towards continuous improvement by defining strategic direction and utilizing supplier performance metrics.
• Build relationships and measure success with suppliers to assure communication of DD expectations and to identify and correct/improve supply deficiencies.
• Coordinate and assist in implementation of lean/JIT inventory management systems including Kanban’s, stocking plans and other pull systems and milk-run delivery methods.
• Collect and analyze data sets from multiple sources to facilitate decision making in support of strategies. Prepare RFP/RFQ documents and administer processes to achieve best total cost for DD. Drive continuous improvement of total cost and achievement of margin improvement for mutual benefit.
• Comply with Standards of Work (SOWs) for GSS to support organizational objectives and leverage best practice across the company. Participate as a SOW auditor and preparation of appropriate corrective actions that will assure compliance.
• Communicate results and status on a consistent basis to assure transparent progress between suppliers, GSS, Engineering, Sales, Marketing and the Business Units. Negotiate and administer major formal supply agreements and contracts focusing on mutual margin improvement and elimination of waste in the supply chain.
• Develop, implement and communicate detailed three-year strategic plan for the commodity, including, but not limited to commodity drivers and influencers, DD competitive suppliers in the commodity, spend and cost trends, supplier performance, supply segmentation and optimal supply chain size. Secure external information through publications, meetings and seminars to serve as the DD subject matter expert in said commodity. Benchmark DD performance within defined commodity.
• Utilize problem solving skills to eliminate supplier deficiencies and implementation of corrective actions to eliminate root cause failures. Facilitate replacement product and return of defective materials and appropriate financial credits/inventory adjustments. Coordinate with appropriate resources and the ECN process to assure product specifications and BOMs are accurately maintained.
• Present appropriate training materials for continuous education of supplier organizations and their suppliers. Leverage supplier resources to educate the DD organization as well.
• Support new product development in conjunction with Engineering, Operations and other departments, including new materials and manufacturing technologies, to meet product launch mileposts. Research suppliers and evaluate products as required.
• Consistently conduct business in an ethical and professional manner when interacting with internal personnel, suppliers, distributors and customers.

What We Offer You

• A fulfilling career with the ability to contribute to an Industry leader.
• A comprehensive suite of benefits.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• A generous 401k match.
• The potential for Flexible Work Arrangements.

What This Role Needs

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management/Procurement, Business Administration or equivalent.
• A.P.P, C.P.M, CPSM, CPIM, CPSC certification or active pursuit is desirable.
• 3 years' experience in Supply Chain Management is preferred.
• Accurate analysis of spend, quality and supplier performance data.
• Technological skills required with knowledge of Microsoft products, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Organizational, detail, follow-up and employee motivational and development skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a strong team player

Our focus on integrity, teamwork, and high performance creates an ideal work environment for every one of our employees.We offer competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Discover our opportunities and come see all the ways you can do more at Henderson Products.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Henderson Products/Douglas Dynamics, LLC does not discriminate against qualified applicants in hiring based on race, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.