SR MGR SUPPLY CHAIN

LOCATION:

Houston, Texas (USA)

DIRECT REPORTS:

3

REPORTS TO:

Director- Supply Chain & Operations

GOAL:

Lead inventory / materials management, procurement, and supply management for whole goods portfolio including tractor, implements and UTV segments across 8 assembly and distribution centers in US, Canada, and Mexico. Drive strategic and tactical supply chain activities utilizing best-in-class supply chain processes, methods and systems.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position will mainly entail, but not be limited to the following tasks:

• Deliver on organizational strategy, processes and key performance indicators that will provide the company with a best-in-class supply chain organization.
• Lead, facilitate, and execute the Sales Inventory and Operations Planning (SI&OP) process in collaboration with sales, finance, product development material planning and production planning with Operations and 3rd party partners.
• Manage the optimization of SAP ecosystem supporting material planning and procurement to ensure proper inventory levels and balanced against demand plan.
• Lead transformation initiatives to drive continuous improvement, agility and visibility across the supply chain through evaluation of new technologies and industry best practices.
• Work collaboratively with product development, quality and finance to manage performance and capabilities of suppliers to ensure quality, delivery and price commitment.
• Optimize whole goods inventory across seven distribution centers to achieve fulfillment goals and turns objectives, while minimizing slow moving / aged material and associated costs.
• Lead supplier collaboration strategies to strengthen procurement, material planning and dispatch visibility (ie portal, ASN, EDI).
• Collaborate with product management, sales and marketing on new product introduction and model year changes to ensure material readiness and zero obsolescence.
• Coordinate alignment of demand and supply planning with operations execution planning to ensure production, fulfillment and service targets are met.
• Work closely with Logistics Manager to ensure timely dispatch with reliable, cost-efficient carriers.
• Collaborate with quality team on resolution of supplier quality issues.
• Coordinate with suppliers and accounts payable to ensure timely payments and to minimize aging invoices.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain, engineering or related business is required.
• Professional certification in one or more supply chain / logistics functions a plus.
• 7-10 years of experience in supply chain operations is required.
• 3 years of experience in business strategy and project management a plus.
• Experienced SAP user is required with proficiency in procurement and materials planning.
• Experienced in developing and leading structured SI&OP process cross-functionally at all levels.
• Proven change management process experience with the ability to drive positive change.
• Ability to develop and execute supply chain KPIs from global business targets.
• Proven track record of driving cost reduction through continuous improvement projects.
• Possess strategic thought leadership with ability to look ahead and respond proactively – bias for action.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, and ability to converse with both local and foreign suppliers.
• Must possess solid judgement and work autonomously from established goals and strategic direction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft products including Excel, Powerpoint and Word. Familiarity with Office 365 is a plus.
• Experience with international logistics, and domestic TL, LTL freight a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time to domestic and international partners.
• Strong process-oriented skills leveraging systems, data and business process to drive sustainable improvements.
• Must speak and write fluent English.