Supply Chain Manager to take the team to the next level.

Will manage Supply Chain operations in multiple small assembly plants.

Drive expansion and improvement to supply chain team, want to run their own show….

My client has been growing quickly through acquiring smaller firms and plants. Need someone who will study current supply chain, assess where they are and decide how to improve, prepare for next growth stage as they set up operations in other states or countries.

This is HANDS-ON….not just managing a huge team as there are 10 buyers, planners and logistics supervisor.

Will manage planning and execute a global supply chain strategy – including launch into new regions/countries

Identify the weaknesses, put new processes in place to effect change BUT it’s also a roll-up-the-sleeve’s, build, coordinate, collaborate and execute role.

Will drive Lean and Operations Excellence throughout multiple manufacturing plants.

Summary

The role provides oversight for supply planning of all projects, conducts ongoing evaluation of operational systems and processes:

• Oversee strategic planning and execution of all external product spend and develop a global sourcing strategy – including launch of new manufacturing or distribution operations in new regions/countries.
• Will drive improvements to supply chain structure, interacting with Sales, Operations, Engineering teams.
• Experience in made to order equipment or machinery assembly operations a big plus.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain management or finance or business

Proven track record of multiple plants, global organization

Experience in strategic sourcing approaches

Developing a global sourcing strategy – including launch into new regions/countries

Travel estimated at 25% to support business activities of all locations.