Job description

Work directly for a Somerset County, NJ area company serves the electrical connectivity needs within the industrial, communication and transportation industries.

Supply Chain Manager:
Summary:
Manages the flow of goods, resources and information required by the supply chain to ensure that critical processes run efficiently and achieve organizational goals and performance KPI"s. Leads coordination activities with procurement, production, inventory and other functions to optimize the supply chain. Resolves bottlenecks or problem areas before they become major issues. The department is comprised of demand planning, material management, production planning, master data management, logistics and procurement. There is a strong focus on building up a new procurement team with both strategic, tactical and operational focus.

Main targets and KPIs of this job:
Delivery performance (DP1, DP2, DPp)
Supplier On-time delivery (DPS1, DPs2)
Inventory turnover (ITO)
Inventory provisions (E&O)
Purchase price variances
Cost savings (price index)

Main tasks, duties, authorization limits and deputy functions:

Summary of Key responsibilities:
Boundaries of responsibilities and interaction with others

Procurement
Defines company procurement strategy, objectives and guidelines in close collaboration with Sales, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Global Sourcing

Active management of company supplier base:
Selects, manages, evaluates and develops the local supplier base in close alignment with Global Category strategies
Optimizes our negotiation power (consolidated supplier portfolio, partnership approach vs. looking for new opportunities, identifying the benchmark, etc.)
Leads negotiations with key suppliers and set contracts or agreements (consignment stock, quantity contracts,
GPAs) in adherence to prescribed purchasing standard to legally protect the company
Monitors supplier risks and their performance (delivery performance, quality level) to avoid supply constraints
Participates in supplier audits and meetings

Reduce total cost of ownership:
Targets the best total cost of ownership with supplier base (material cost, short lead times, streamlined logistics,
delayed ownership, low inventory, limited liability, payment terms, etc.)
Promotes early involvement of key suppliers in projects
Makes sure to be involved in the early stages of product design, CAPEX projects, larger customer biddings with 3rd party content and any other larger local indirect spend demands
Maintains accurate purchasing data in ERP
Monitors purchase price variances
Monitors the Price Index on a monthly basis
Monthly report on KPIs and projects to AL Operations Manager and Global Sourcing Management

Manage and develop the procurement department:
Manages & develops the procurement team according to company values and policies including job
description, on the job training, training matrix, development plan and yearly appraisal
Defines an efficient organization structure according to the changing needs of the internal and external
customers
Develops department objectives in accordance with pre-agreed corporate, Global Sourcing and AL objectives
Supervises Purchasing personnel and responsible for all 3rd party purchasing tasks
Ensures close collaboration with Global Sourcing Team
Takes role of Process Manager for all procurement related tasks and ensures close collaboration with Process Owner for Source

Manage and supervise operational buying activities:
Coordinates with Sales, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance to assure that material is available as required to meet production schedules and customer delivery requirements
Handling of purchasing requisitions (BOM Materials) provided by SAP

Purchasing of MRO, tools and CAPEX for AL factories
Responsible for the communication of material status throughout the entire procurement cycle
Reviews and/or initiates frame contracts and blanket orders

Supply Chain Management:
Participates in S&OP meetings for A&D and T&M market segments
Takes ownership over inventory management
Works closely with the finance team

Production Planning & MDM:
Plans, schedules, coordinates, and monitors the flow of production orders through supply chain to meet
customer delivery dates
Proper management of delivery date escalations, involve senior management if necessary
Interacts with customers (internal and external) to communicate delivery schedules and early warning notifications
Reviews production schedules and capacity situation with manufacturing department to ensure smooth and on time operation of the production process
Maintains reports for production planning activities and sequences
Responsible for all relevant planning master data in SAP/ERP
Implements the defined planning strategies
Strongly supports data accuracy in all system within the organization: BOMs and Master Data

Logistics:
Ensures effective and timely implementation of all Logistics daily operational goals inclusive of inbound
receiving, outbound shipping, warehousing and inventory management
Identifies enhancement opportunities and implements solutions for improvement
Resolves problems concerning transportation, logistics systems or imports /exports
Develops and initiates monthly reports having required project timelines, corporate metrics and productivity measurements

Analysis & Continuous Improvements:
Continuous improvement on supplier lead times
Defines and implements purchasing strategy
Runs frequent inventory analysis (low runner vs high runner / ABC-XYZ) and adjusts planning master data accordingly in order to constantly maintain a high performance
Responsible for various projects affecting the job holder"s area

Supervisory Responsibility:
Coaches and mentors direct reports, colleagues, customers, visitors, etc.
Provides leadership and support according to the company leadership principles and follows the Code of Responsible

Business Conduct
Ensures employee assessments are completed timely, accurately, equitable and are legally compliant
Conducts compliant professional interviews and documents within 24 hours supporting corporate employer branding goals
Processes employee/contractor payroll by validating time and attendance timely and accurately with HR support as needed
Recognizes employee workplace conflicts early and manages, involving HR for support and guidance
Expert knowledge of all policies ensuring compliance among workplace addressing with HR for support as needed
Directs organizational operations, projects, and services within the confines of the corporate values and holds others to the same standard
Adheres to all regulations and guidelines contained in the Global Management System and ensures staff are informed and operating within the company guidelines
All other relevant duties as assigned

Essential requirements of skills, experience, physical requirements etc.:

Education:
Bachelor of Science Degree
Master"s Degree in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain preferred

Experience:
Minimum 8 years of experience in supply chain optimization
Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience required

Skills/Knowledge:
Clear and effective communication written and verbal
Strong knowledge of ERP systems (preferably SAP / Materials Management and Supply Chain Management) Extensive knowledge of Supply Chain Management aspects and inventory management
Strong experience in strategic and operational buying, especially in the area of negotiations with vendors and active supplier management.
Knowledge of Inventory management
Intermediate knowledge in use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Advanced knowledge of Change Management (Communication, Strategic thinking, Analysis)
Attention to detail and capable of handling multiple tasks in parallel
Solid leadership experience and skills

Personal Qualifications:
Customer focus and an ability to manage customers and peers with tact and diplomacy
Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds
Ability to exercise cultural awareness and sensitivity
Demonstrates ownership and responsibility at a high level
Continuous improvement mind-set and ability to drive change

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