Supply Chain Manager

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for optimizing supply chain operations? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where efficiency, collaboration, and innovation drive success? If so, we want to hear from you!

Creative Business Innovations is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead and enhance supply chain processes, ensuring seamless coordination from procurement to distribution. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a direct impact on operations, drive cost savings, and improve overall efficiency. If you're ready to take your career to the next level with a company that values leadership, problem-solving, and continuous improvement, apply today!

**This is a direct hire position with our Client, Gulf Shore Assemblies (Tier 1 Honda Supplier)

SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION

Responsible for the MRP purchasing processes on assigned domains, for identifying actions to reach department KPI objectives, for the Supply of components at minimum costs, for maintaining acceptable inventory levels and a minimum of 95% on-time deliveries from suppliers, through a good relationship and excellent communication.

Responsible for the Materials Planning and Logistics on assigned domains, for identifying actions to reach department KPI objectives, for daily, weekly, and monthly KPI updates, for managing SOPs in a professional manner, for managing Cycle Count programs, for maintaining Inventory accuracy at required company levels, for developing, coaching, and training a strong Supply Chain team, and for providing logistics support to purchasing team.

Escalate and manage critical situations where applicable, Customer Liaison for delivery and packaging issues. Responsible for Managing trailer logistics from suppliers and for yard controls, for submitting compensation requests, and for timely and accurate inventory transactions among other responsibilities assigned by corporate management team.

TASKS OF THE POSITION

• Responsible for the MRP purchasing processes on assigned domains,

• Responsible for identifying actions to reach department KPI objectives,

• Responsible for the Supply of components at minimum costs,

• Responsible for maintaining acceptable inventory levels.

• Responsible for maintaining 95% on-time deliveries from suppliers, through an effective communication.

• Lead, participate, and support Continuous Improvement activities.

• Responsible for the Materials Planning and Logistics on assigned domains,

• Responsible for identifying actions to reach department KPI objectives,

• Responsible for daily, weekly, and monthly KPI updates,

• Responsible for managing SOPs in a professional manner, for developing, auditing, reviewing, updating and for standardization processes among all sites.

• Responsible for managing Cycle Count programs, Lead the organization, planning and execution and audit the process to identify continuous improvement opportunities, and execute.

• Support internal and external audits for process validation.

• Responsible for maintaining Inventory accuracy at required company levels,

• Responsible for developing, coaching, and training a strong Supply Chain team, (purchasing and MP&L teams).

• Responsible for providing logistics support to purchasing team.

• Customer Liaison for delivery and packaging issues.

• Responsible for Managing trailer logistics and logistic incidents from suppliers and for yard controls,

• Responsible for submitting and managing compensation requests.

• Responsible for timely and accurate inventory transactions.

• Escalate and manage critical situations where applicable.

• Coordinate daily updates to internal production Schedule (Receive, Audit and update)

• Optimize On-time deliveries from Suppliers.

• Optimize Inventory required days on hand.

• Minimize excess and obsolescence and control final dispositions.

• Maintain MRP system for inventory control.

• Provide required training to achieve company goals and objectives.

• Improve forecast accuracy by monitoring the status of active sales and customer orders.

• Responsible for the supply chain management of designated critical (direct and/or HSP) suppliers,

• Responsible for consignment programs where applicable.

• Coordinate and control Non-conformance reports, monitoring compliance and execution of actions.

• Performing Supplier Visits and hosting Supplier meetings.

• Support Supply Chain teams to achieve required KPI’s,

• Monitor transaction time for Improved processing time and accuracy.

• Responsible for team unplanned issues and receipts

• Investigate Supplier and Customer complaints and collaborate with other departments to identify root cause and take corrective actions. (DTR’s, NCR’s and others)

• Other responsibilities assigned by corporate management team.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Strong organizational, priority/time management, problem solving, and conflict resolution and judgment skills.

• Speaks effectively before groups of customers or associates of MAI Companies (GLA, GSA, IA).

• Communicates problems involving complex and confidential situations to plant Human Resources

• Always seek guidance and direction.

• Written communication skills to compose and/or edit written materials, reports, and correspondence.

• Ability to interpret safety rules, customer schedules, operations standards, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to use data to drive decision-making.

• Must build and sustain positive communication with customers, suppliers, company peers, and associates.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced levels in Microsoft Office.

• 5-10 years of Supply Chain Experience, (Purchasing, Materials, Planning and Logistics).

• 5 years of Management and MRP Experience

• ISO Compliance experience, able to write audit and review SOPs in compliance with ISO Standards.

• Strong Leader with Analytical, Technical and People Skills,

• Excellent Team Player, get along well with others.

• Multi-task Skills, manages several tasks and projects at any given time.

• Must be able to continuously lift 30 to 75 lbs. and occasionally carry 30 to 50 feet.

• Work daily assigned shift, on call 24/7 for emergencies and supply chain issues as needed.

• Support all company policies and Associate Handbook and Safety Manual.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Manages a team of Purchasing Specialists, Supervisors, Materials Analysts, Shipping and receiving team leads, and associates. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of associates in accordance MAI Policies and Procedures.

QUALIFICATION (EDUCATION / TRAINING)

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, or Business Administration preferred.

Related fields will also be considered with 5 to 10 years of related experience.

• Demonstrated 5 years of MRP experience (QAD Experience will be a plus)

• Demonstrated Logistics and Supply Chain experience in the automotive industry.

• Proficient (Intermediate to Advanced) Microsoft experience is a must.

• Knowledge of Inventory Controls, Shipping and Receiving, Warehouse Management

• Knowledge of International trade compliance (USMCA, COO, ISPM#15 Standards, among others)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• On call

Ability to Commute:

• Talladega, Al 35160 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Talladega, Al 35160: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $85,000