Supply Chain Manager
Title: Supply Chain Manager
Job Location: Frederick MD
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for management of inventory and purchasing procedures, determining supply needs, purchase supplies and materials according to specifications and supervise receiving procedures across multiple manufacturing sites. Manage and ensure collaboration among staff focused on purchasing, materials management and configuration management.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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 of the job. Other duties may be assigned.
- Effectively manage, evaluate and coach team comprised of Buyers, Engineering Production Services, Quoting Specialist and Proposal Administrator.
- Develop team with established goals/metrics and track progress, with emphasis on professional development.
- Maintain inventory levels to ensure on-time production while minimizing on-hand inventory.
- Continually drive for increased inventory turns.
- Continue programs of exploration for new suppliers and processes to achieve the optimum quality, reliability, prices, continuity, and delivery.
- Provide management team with accurate and relevant data/metrics to drive continuous improvement and decision making.
- Remain current on industry trends, notifying relevant team members of potential issues/changes.
- Manage the Government-Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP).
- Manage supplier relationships, lead negotiations, and track quality, price and delivery metrics.
- Modify processes and procedures for shipping, receiving, transport, and inventory control to reduce waste and increase throughput.
- Interface with Program Managers on the planning and forecasting of customer orders to meet shipments.
- Ensure that company standard practices and procedures are followed in connection with all materials and department functions.
- Other duties as assigned.
SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- 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 of the job.
- Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of directly related experience in contract manufacturing industry. Electronics manufacturing experience a plus.
- Must have prior supervisory experience & strong people management skills.
- Must have significant experience with inventory control, logistics, materials requirement planning, supply chains, contract negotiations, and purchasing.
REQUIRED/PREFERRED SKILLS
- High level of comfort with supply chain and inventory management systems.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiating skills.
- Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a deep understanding of forecasting and budgeting.
- Extreme proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Access required.
BENEFITS
- Five (5) weeks of PTO per year
- Eight (8) paid holidays per year
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
- Medical/Dental/Vision coverage (first of the month following hire date)
- HSA & FSA Plans (with HSA employer contribution)
- Company-paid life insurance
- Supplemental insurance options
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
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Are you ready to take your career to the next level as a Supply Chain Manager? Join our fantastic team and help us optimize our inventory and purchasing processes at our company. You will play a crucial role in determining supply needs, purchasing supplies, and managing receiving procedures across multiple manufacturing sites. As a Supply Chain Manager, you'll lead a team of skilled professionals including buyers and specialists, fostering collaboration and professional development among your staff. Your keen insights will help maintain optimal inventory levels, ensuring on-time production without the burden of excess stock. Not only will you track progress against established goals, but you'll also explore new suppliers and innovative processes for enhancing quality and reliability. In this dynamic role, you will provide essential data and metrics to drive meaningful improvements and decisions while managing crucial supplier relationships. With your excellent communication and organizational skills, you’ll interface with program managers to forecast customer orders effectively. Don't miss this opportunity to make a lasting impact in the contract manufacturing industry, all while enjoying great benefits like five weeks of PTO and health coverage starting from day one. Join us and be a part of something great!
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