Supply Chain Manager

Summary: Directs and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in purchasing, an inventory and logistics in an organization by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Duties and Responsibilities to include; other related duties may be assigned.

Responsible for logistics resource planning activities to maintain 100% on-time customer deliveries.

Maintain the MRP database to achieve and maintain a high degree of data accuracy, integrity and ownership.

Monitors shipping/receiving performance and investigates discrepancies to resolve/eliminate process deficiencies.

Facilitate Division purchasing and materials initiatives including common part numbers, supplier managed inventory, consolidated purchasing agreements, supplier reduction and supplier quality certifications.

Reviews requisitions.

Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.

Selects products for purchase by testing, observing, or examining items.

Estimates values according to knowledge of market price.

Determines method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid.

Prepares purchase orders or bid requests.

Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.

Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.

Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.

Approves invoices for payment.

Expedites delivery of goods to users.

Support internal and external audit requirements relative to the planning, procurement or inventory control functions.

Evaluates current MRP/ERP systems for forecasting material requirements and implements as necessary

Collaborate with other departments (sales, production, marketing, etc.) to forecast demand and adjust supply chain operations accordingly.

Manages tracking of inventory flows throughout the organization

Oversee inventory control processes to maintain optimal stock levels, reduce waste, and ensure timely availability of materials.

Implement strategies to streamline warehouse operations, improve stock organization, and enhance shipping/receiving efficiency.

Perform regular inventory audits and establish systems to prevent stock discrepancies.

Plans, organizes, directs, and controls activities related to the procurement function.

Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability, and prepares market analysis reports.

Develops a system to evaluate vendor quotations that utilizes appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service.

Designs, implements, manages, and monitors procurement reporting systems to meet company requirements.

Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.

Prepares and reviews contracts, bids, proposals, and vendor agreements for legal correctness, price, and acceptability of items to specifications.

Negotiates or supervises the negotiation of complex requests for equipment, supplies, and services from suppliers and subcontractors.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct the shipping/receiving and material handling personnel as well as purchasing. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality; identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.

Safety - Observe safety and security procedures; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly

Communication - Able to read and interpret written information; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; asks for and offers help when needed; includes appropriate people in decision-making process.

Interpersonal Skills - Keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things; approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; follow through on commitments; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions.

Ethics & Diversity - Treats people with respect; works with integrity and ethically; upholds and supports organizational values; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.

Productivity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly; prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Dependability - Follows instructions; responds to management direction; is consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work.

Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

Qualifications - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience - Bachelors Degree in Business or equivalent from four-year College or technical school; or three years to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence, Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Internet software, manufacturing software, and all Microsoft Office software

Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person