Supply Chain Director - Sterling Engineering, Inc.
LaGrange, GA 30240
About the Job
Searching for a Supply Chair Director in LaGrange, GA who is eager to maintain the integrity of materials management function including product costs/vendor negotiations, inventory control/accuracy.
This individual will ultimately be responsible for the purchase and management of all commercial parts in order to achieve an optimum level of inventory investment for the company’s lines of business.
Responsibilities:
- Establish and execute processes that support inventory forecasting, planning and control across all lines of business.
- Implement and execute inventory planning strategy and tactics that support the continuous supply of required materials and a flawless delivery, aiming at total customer satisfaction and sales growth.
- Maintain the required inventory to run the production and sales process smoothly while optimizing QCD.
- Promote application of best practices related to inventory management across all lines of business, using corporate systems and developing cross division collaboration.
- Own the continuous improvement process to meet stretched OTD, stock coverage, customer satisfaction and cost reduction targets.
- Develop and implement roadmap for make-or-buy long/short term purchasing agreements for direct and indirect categories (including, but not limited to, services, maintenance, freight, logistics).
- Perform and publish root cause analyses on key metrics including Customer Service Levels, Supplier performance and Inventory Management.
- Source and locate suppliers potentially suited to meet the company’s requirements for price, quality, and delivery.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or equivalent. Also, prefer APICS and/or CPIM certification.
- 7 years+ of experience in procurement and materials management in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong computer skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and other Windows based Office software, along with strong ERP and MRP skills.
- Progressive personal growth within organization, cross-functionally and vertically.
- Management experience, including budget and personnel responsibility.
- Demonstrated experience in leading teams and developing direct reports
- Six Sigma experience is a plus.
Salary: $130-145K, plus bonus. (Negotiable based on experience)
Source : Sterling Engineering, Inc.
