What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Manager position at Trillium Staffing?
Trillium Professional has a direct hire opportunity in Fayetteville, AR for a Supply Chain Manager.
Our client offers relocation assistance.
Position summary :
Strategic planning, assessing future supply and transportation logistics, and ensuring the right amount of product is available at the right place and the right time.
Operate daily at the intersection of operations and leadership.
Collaborate cross-functionally with internal partners like Engineering, Operations, Sales, Sourcing, Product Development, and Maintenance.
Leverage the scale of our procurement system.
Use your critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to drive operational excellence.
Essential Functions :
Purchases raw materials and finished goods items as necessary based upon production schedules, current inventory levels, and policy as well as price and potential availability through our procurement systems.
Negotiates and manages contracts with carriers and 3rd party logistic providers
Collaborates cross-functionally with internal partners
Expedites delivery and follows up on purchase orders as necessary
Submits quotes for raw materials and purchased items as requested
Investigates and resolves vendor-related production and quality problems
Owns direct business relationship with small package, LTL, full truckload, and container shipping vendors and works with carriers to address issues and overcome obstacles
Manages team that documents and drives process adherence and required record keeping consistent with documentation standards
Resists all price increases, notifies management of impending changes and accepts only those that can be justified
Maintains working relationship with existing and prospective vendors by interviewing their representatives and through on-going contact on the telephone or through the mail
Other duties and project work as assigned; essential functions may be supplemented due to the absence of others or changes in business conditions
Annual salary is $100k / year. Apply now!
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field and 4 years' experience in business management, merchandising, or related area OR
6 years' experience in business management, merchandising, or related area.
Previous experience leading supply chain teams, strongly preferred.
Proficient understanding of MRP Materials Resource Planning operating principles, required
Strong communication skills to effectively negotiate and communicate with suppliers, vendors, and logistics partners
Familiarity with the import or export process of containers, LCL, or bulk material, as well as documentation requirements associated with import and export of goods. Direct experience, strongly preferred.
Effective organizational & project management skills through proven experience
Ability to manage, analyze, and make decisions using large volumes of data
Excellent PC skills utilizing Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Team orientation with ability to be self-directed
Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same : to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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