Position Profile

Service leads the customer experience, and delivering an exceptional experience requires a unified front across the entire company. The Supply Chain Manager will oversee the procurement, flow, and handling of materials from purchase to inventory in a high-mix, low-volume environment. The Supply Chain Manager manages the teams and drives the procedures, processes, and projects that maintain a balanced material flow from supplier to inventory that meets customer demand in a timely manner, while maintaining the inventory levels and accuracy in support of BEGA North America’s overall strategy.

Knowledge & Experience

• A bachelor’s degree is required

• Must have 5 to 10 years’ experience in a supply chain manager role or related field

• APICS certification

• Experienced in the sourcing/procurement of machined and fabricated metal parts; lighting and/or furniture experience a plus

• Continuous Improvement process training and experience

• Ability to read blueprints, engineering drawings and or/schematics

• Broad knowledge of ERP system functions; ERP implementation experience a plus

• Knowledge of and experience with procurement standards

• Basic Knowledge of inventory control and management

• Exceptional analytical and planning skills

• Good understanding of Planning, Master Scheduling, and Capacity Planning

• Excellent leadership skills

• Strong Communication skills

• Knowledge of database structures and SQL a plus

What you'll do

• Lead and manage the planning, purchasing, and logistics teams

• Develop and drive projects that ensure a lean and accurate material flow from supplier to BEGA warehouses

• Develops and maintains processes that ensure the timely update of relevant system data as a result of new product introductions, product retirement, and ECOs

• Maintains lead time, safety stock, minimum order quantity, and other relevant system data that ensures the timely purchase or production of parts to satisfy customer demand while minimizing inventory.

• Monitor material costs and storage costs

• Monitor supply chain performance both inside and outside the factory, with a view toward continuous improvement and quality

• Review and update supply chain practices per changing business practices, standards, or regulations

• Monitor and appraise supplier manufacturing ability and performance

• Perform employee reviews; take disciplinary action as necessary within company guidelines

• Lead and participate in projects as assigned

• Monitor key metrics as assigned

• Lead the implementation of problem-solving and other continuous improvement opportunities in the purchasing, planning, and logistics areas

• Champion and drive adoption of the BEGA Business System in assigned departments

• Perform all other duties as directed

Performance Measurements

• Supplier performance

• Planning & Capacity Planning targets

• Inventory turns

• Stock-outs

• On Time Delivery targets

• Cost savings

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $91,800.00 - $119,350.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Carpinteria, CA 93013: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person