What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Supply Chain Manager position at Watts Water Technologies?
We're Watts. Together, we're reimagining the future of water.
We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.
What we do :
For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted bycustomers in residential and commercial settings across the world.We areat theforefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart andconnected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with aquality reputation - and we have a dynamic future ahead.
Job Title : Sr. Supply Chain Manager
Department : Supply Chain
Reports To : Director of Operations
Prepared By : Emily Kant Schlimme
Prepared Date : Approved By :
Approved Date :
FLSA Status : Exempt
Job Code : SUMMARY
Under the guidance from the Director of Operations, the Sr. Supply Chain manager will oversee all aspects of our supply chain organization, including tactile procurement, production scheduling, supplier development, supplier quality, materials, inventory control, continuous improvement and logistics. This is a highly visible and key position in the Operations Group. This position will require a strong combination of leadership, functional, strategic, and organizational skills.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Develop and drive strategic objectives for supply chain organization that align with Bradley's growth and profitability objectives
- Develop strong, capable, flexible and effective supply chain for Bradley Company
- Interface with all key areas of business (manufacturing, engineering, quality, product management, compliance, etc.)
- Transition, develop and grow purchasing function into strategic sourcing function
- Balance business goals of on-time delivery, inventory management and cost reduction that meet the organization's strategic plan
- Develop a robust S&OP process which will facilitate efficient execution of Bradley's supply chain strategies
- Monitor and drive improvement in vendor performance, supplier quality, etc.
- Implement strategic supply chain initiatives (consignment, VMI, cycle count program, etc.)
- Analyze and plan for long lead time and long transit time for purchased parts and components
- Monitor and audit purchasing and receiving practices to ensure accuracy and efficiency
- Research and qualify new vendors
- Lead strategic improvements in the areas of transportation, freight, logistics, etc.
- Prepare company for international growth via global logistics planning / plans
- Lead, manage, coach, mentor, and develop supervisors and members of supply chain team
- Propose and develop integrated system that improve efficiency and accuracy of all aspects of the supply chain.
- Responsible for the management of direct reports, including pay administration, setting goals, prioritizing workload, and measuring the work performed.
- Leverage the One Watts system to continuously improve best practices while supporting the implementation of lean principles across our supply chain
Required Skills / Abilities :
EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE
COMPETENCIES
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 use hands / fingers to push, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly 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, color vision and depth perception. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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.
How we work :
At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.
And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.
Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.
