Supply Chain Manager

Job Description:

• The Supply Chain Manager role will be responsible for sourcing the project equipment and consumables, setting up a localized supply chain for a new manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas, United States, and running it.

Main responsibilities:

• The Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for the on time, on-budget and safe delivery of the necessary equipment and consumables, allowing the project to be executed with the highest standards and good engineering practices (ca. €10M of CAPEX OPEX).
• In parallel, he/she will localize the supply chain in cooperation with the EMS and the Sourcing Dept:
• Responsible for sourcing, selecting, and purchasing goods and services required for the company's operations.
• Work closely with suppliers to negotiate contracts, obtain competitive pricing, and ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Analyze market trends, evaluate supplier performance, and maintain good relationship with vendors.
• Participate in supplier selection, conduct supplier audits, and implement strategies to optimize procurement processes.
• Afterwards, the main duties of the role are:
• Material Planning activities:
• Purchase Order Issuing, Quotation Request (RFQ), goods deliveries. SAP MRP management, MM Modules Info, Info Record, Source List, Material Safety Stock etc. Stock level, healthy stock & unhealthy stock, contracts and agreements.
• Suppliers' performance management, service rate evaluation, and tracking.

Shipping activities

• Import materials and export finished goods, spare parts and 3rd party shipment.
• Logistic costing, shipping lead time, cargo storage management, ordering of crates on time deliveries, accuracy of shipping documents, tax report, SAP system update.

Warehouse activities

• Materials handling, stock accuracy, cycle count activities. Incoming parts receiving, GRN (good received notes), labeling, etc. Projects materials picking, materials charge out, outgoing cargoes packing, etc.

Supply Chain Management

• Attending HOD and Management meetings. Approval of Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders.
• Provide continuous development and improvement of department's processes.
• Prepare various department reports, support projects, and maximize handling efficiency.
• SAP database improvements and monitor the accuracy of departmental database.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering science, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management or related field.
• Fluent in English.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of relevant experience in supply chain management in a manufacturing environment.
• Preferred qualifications:
• Fluent in Spanish

Required Skills:

• Supply Chain Management in Manufacturing (8–10 years)
• SAP (MRP, MM Modules, Info Record, Source List)
• Procurement & Vendor Management
• Import/Export Logistics & Shipping Documentation
• Material Planning & Inventory Control

Preferred Skills:

• Fluency in Spanish
• Experience with Supplier Audits & Performance Tracking
• Warehouse Operations Management (GRN, labeling, cycle counting)
• Cost Optimization & Contract Negotiation
• Experience in setting up a localized supply chain for a new facility