What are the responsibilities and job description for the Global Supply Chain Director position at Precision Castparts?
Country
United States of America
State / County
Ohio
City
Beachwood
Division
Airfoils
Company
Airfoils Division
Function
Supply Chain/ Purchasing
Workplace Type
On-Site
Position type
Full Time
Opportunity ID
16431
Company Profile
With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.
PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.
In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.
Job Description
Position Summary
The Global Supply Chain Director (GSCD) serves as a key member of the PCC Airfoils Division Leadership Team. This leader will combine and integrate their expertise in material flow management with outstanding knowledge of information and financial flow, designing a metrics framework that drives the right behavior, and processes that deliver product availability at the lowest possible cost and working capital levels, ensuring operational efficiency.
Essential Functions:
Desired Skills:
Relocation
Relocation is authorized for this position.
This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.
United States of America
State / County
Ohio
City
Beachwood
Division
Airfoils
Company
Airfoils Division
Function
Supply Chain/ Purchasing
Workplace Type
On-Site
Position type
Full Time
Opportunity ID
16431
Company Profile
With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.
PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.
In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.
Job Description
Position Summary
The Global Supply Chain Director (GSCD) serves as a key member of the PCC Airfoils Division Leadership Team. This leader will combine and integrate their expertise in material flow management with outstanding knowledge of information and financial flow, designing a metrics framework that drives the right behavior, and processes that deliver product availability at the lowest possible cost and working capital levels, ensuring operational efficiency.
Essential Functions:
- Track and report price, delivery, payment terms, supplier quality, claim processes, claim resolution management and other KPI metrics monthly
- Purchase goods by securing price, capacity & service levels in line with commitments to the business and as per the sourcing strategies by applying a wide range of sourcing tools (e.g. negotiation, e-procurement, strategic collaboration, tenders/RFPs etc.)
- Implement supplier strategy/shape supplier base. Assess and develop suppliers in order to meet business needs and opportunities
- Ensure effective risk management of the supply base through robust contracts and monitoring of financial and other KPIs. Implement corrective actions as appropriate. Manage all related commercial, financial & ethical aspects of projects
- Establish & maintain relationships with Finance directors, department directors (General Manager, plant manager, sales director, supply chain leader, etc.), and their teams to ensure understanding of their needs and to facilitate the appropriate level of challenge
- Develop, deploy and implement global purchasing strategy to deliver maximum value, leverage and standardization
- Lead and support cross function project teams as required to meet or exceed expectation on target costs and time
- Provide market and financial insights and inputs to the internal sourcing planning process
- Works with other functions to support new product launches, line extensions, and execution of continuous improvement programs for indirect goods and services in scope for the role
- Negotiate supplier contracts with core factories to support critical business needs
- Identify and execute total cost reduction opportunities
- Coordinate Delivery and Supply Chain Logistics
- Ensure compliance with policies, systems & controls
- Execute supplier performance reviews on a regular basis
- Source Raw Materials or Services
- Performs other related duties as assigned
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven negotiation skills.
- Strategic thinker for long-term growth and cost benefits.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Desired Skills:
- Proficient knowledge of demand planning and supply planning systems/tools. (Syteline, etc.)
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Thorough understanding of materials and supplies used in the company.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- BS degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Economics, Business or related discipline, MBA preferred.
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in supply chain management for multiple business units in a high-volume high mix manufacturing environment.
- Strategic Planning/implementation/analytical and problem-solving skills.
Relocation
Relocation is authorized for this position.
This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.
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