Sr. Supply Chain Manager

Job Summary:

• The individual is responsible for all aspects of the Supply Chain Management process, providing leadership and aligned organizational direction for the comprehensive supply chain function across strategic business unit/operations center.
• Scope of leadership includes supervising the supply chain team, supply chain strategic/tactical planning and execution, activities associated with all related business processes, from point of backlog order enter through to customer receipt of product to ensure quality, delivery and cost objectives are achieved.

• Ensures processes for supply chain management results in the highest level of internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Investigates current supply chain trends and solutions and implements where appropriate.
• Lead supplier development along with program buying strategy to have complete documents including but not limited to NDA, Terms and Conditions, and support commodity leaders in LTA preparation and negotiation.
• Manage direct and indirect engagement with suppliers and internal functional teams to drive implementation of the supply strategy and ensure success of the supply chain.

• Manages materials and services acquirement at the lowest total cost to the company.
• Leads and participates in the selection, evaluation, and management of suppliers.
• Through materials management practices and sales & operations planning, manages key external and internal supply chain elements such as PPV (Purchase Price Variance), supplier performance, material on-time and quality, inventory turns, etc.
• Manage supplier negotiations for new components for new program, aligning with commodity leaders, and working with assigned buyers in supplier selection and development.
• Work with the program team and supply chain team to develop and agree on cost targets for new components prior to customer quote.

• Key member of S&OP process and meetings including program/production rundown reviews to communicate schedule status, needs and concerns, mitigation planning and actions as required.
• Lead operational excellence to build and execute recurring S&OP standard work across strategic business units (SBU's).
• Process, team, and talent development to institutionalize deployment of standard workbook for S&OP optimization.
• Coordinate and lead all facets of the S&OP process to provide optimum customer satisfaction and enable the business to meet and exceed AOP (Annual Operating Plan), KPI (Key Performance Indicators) and TTI (Targets to Improve).

• Through materials management practices and sales & operations planning, manages key external and internal supply chain elements to achieve recurring improvement to days sales inventory level.
• Manages and participates in cross-functional teams to resolve delayed customer shipments, component shortages, overtime, priorities, and identified problems.

• Key member of new product launch to support program management for flawless new program launch in terms of cost, delivery, and quality.
• Key member in continuous improvement for NPI (New Product Introduction) and product launch cycle
• Partner with program management, manufacturing, engineering, commodity leaders, and operation supply chain teams to ensure proper coordination and effective prioritization with suppliers for NPI launches.

• Ensure ITAR compliance and control through secured and coded correspondence and designated / approved communication portals.

• Generate cost, quality and timing targets for new component launches and define/execute action plan in order to achieve target AOP (Annual Operating Plan).
• Manage capital tooling and expense budget for supply chain function.
• Manage material, other costs to support AOP and LRP (Long Range Plan).

• Support and promote company core values of honesty, professionalism, respect, trust, and teamwork and utilize the Way methodology to achieve objectives.
• Works collaboratively with SBU & operations center leadership and teams to continuously assess operating plan and functional results to apply necessary business improvement methodologies.
• Build and develop close relationships with cross functions (Business Development, PM, operations) in the S&OP process.
• Work with cross functional teams to ensure the process deliveries meet long term plans and workable volume forecasts in short term.
• Actively lead/participate in cross-functional business projects improving Customer Satisfaction to reduce cycle time, past dues and improve on time delivery with proper inventory.

• Ensures effective supply chain management systems and processes are developed, implemented, and continually improved.
• Provides supply chain policy guidance, evaluation and direction to staff including the adherence and development of supply chain standard work policies and procedures.
• Facilitate demonstrated capacity planning process (internal and suppliers) across commodities, SBUs and OCs.
• Provide leadership in developing, improving, and implementing sound materials management and flow to minimize lead time and inventory while achieving sales plan and customer service requirements.

• Provides for supervision, selection, training, development, succession, and performance evaluation of supply chain team.
• Support and foster growth and professional development of direct reports.
• Provides ongoing coaching and mentoring to staff to drive engagement and productivity.
• Provides clear goals and expectations to encourage successful performance of others.
• Provide and support career development planning for direct reports.

• Report on core performance measurements, defines additional measurements aligned to specific initiatives and areas of opportunity.
• Links and aligns departmental goals to the goals of the operating center, strategic business unit and corporate.
• Define additional measurements aligned to specific initiatives and areas of opportunity.

• Initiates, promotes, and drives lean methodologies across all processes and standard work.
• Focus on continuous improvement within scope of responsibilities for developing, improving, and implementing sound S&OP practices, material and process planning and flow to minimize lead time and inventory while achieving sales plan and customer service requirements.
• Implements standard work and processes across areas of responsibility.
• Work with IT and strategic supply chain to continue find improvement in the systems support tools to ensure world class S&OP process.

• Strong cross-functional teamwork with collaborative and influential leadership skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, written, and verbal skills.
• Highly motivated and able to work in fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge/experience in material, inventory, and production control processes.
• Demonstrated experience of team leadership in multiple functions such as Sales/Customer Service, Supply Chain, or Procurement.
• Strong analytical thinking to assess and facilitate forward planning decisions.
• Advanced skills in Excel, Power Point, and Systems Database/Query Capability.
• Excellent Oral and Written Communication and Training Skills.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Strong team building and talent growth and development skills.
• Understands and has ability to apply lean methodology and concepts into supply chain processes.

• Minimum of 8 years supply chain or related experience including significant experience in a leadership role.
• (Commodity management and supplier development experience preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years in a supervisor role leading and motivation personnel.
• Minimum of 3 years ERP system experience.
• Minimum 3 years of previous S&OP processes experience.

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in Business, Supply Chain, or other related degree. MBA preferred.

• ISM or APICS certification preferred.
• CPM, CSM or CPSM preferred.
• Aerospace or Electronic Component manufacturing experience.

We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, short-term disability, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, and more. If you take pride in your work and are committed to personal and professional success, let's talk. Please visit www.zobility.com to learn more.

Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.