Job Description :
The Supply Chain Director, Touring Coach Division is responsible for establishing and practicing a
clear tactical and strategic Supply Chain vision while leading the Purchasing, Scheduling, Material
Handling, and Production Control departments.
Summary & Responsibilities :
As the Supply Chain Director, Touring Coach Division you will lead the supply chain organization,
act as Supply Chain subject matter expert and business process owner for the go-live sustainment of
Microsoft Dynamics ERP system, and create and sustain commercial, supply and quality agreements.
Key Job Responsibilities :
- Provide effective leadership to the Supply Chain organization and mentor the next generation
of Supply Chain professionals.
Ensure current SAGE 100 tools are used to track purchase price variances.Continuously enhance or improve existing policies, processes, and methods.Create and sustain commercial, supply and quality agreements.Work closely with other Value Stream leaders to address complex problems and ensure successof the overall organization.
Track and actively manage purchase price variances.Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.Establish close, positive relationships with other key business leaders and members of theorganization.
Create supply sustainability across the supply chain.Lead supplier selection and supplier qualification process.Work as Business Process Owner for implementation, data accuracy, use, and improvement ofthe Supply Chain portion of the company's ERP system.
Ensure the right part, right place, right time to support the production operation.Actively manage days on hand inventory and mitigate obsolescence.Use data to improve supplier performance via routine workshops.Utilize supplier development plans to enhance supply base.Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements.Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.Maintain material budgets.Qualifications & Requirements :
5-7 years purchasing leadership in manufacturing environment.Proven success as supply chain manager, materials manager, purchasing manager, purchasingofficer or head of purchasing.
Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in "reading" the marketProven successes with negotiations and networking.
Aptitude in decision-making and analyzing data.Strong leadership capabilities.Proven knowledge of KPI's and early indicators management.Proven knowledge establishing preferred sourcing models (contract warehouse, consignment,vendor management) leading to excellent inventory management.
Experienced in open order management and missing parts management.Significant knowledge of material handling, with proven ability to lead lean continuousimprovement activities.
BS degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or related field required. MBA is preferred.Processes, Tools, and Methodologies Utilized :
Microsoft Office ToolsMicrosoft DynamicsSAGE 100Harris Lean SystemsPDCA / A3 philosophies
