Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager - Job Description
Title

Supply Chain Manager

Reports To

General Manager

Summary

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for the tactical procurement of commodities, supplies, and services to be used by the organization.

This is a Senior Position within the organization, with direct corporate responsibilities. Supply Chain Manager coordinates his or her efforts with manufacturing and warehouse in order to maintain the appropriate level of inventory. This individual will utilize expert knowledge to purchase goods and services that meet quality requirements and specifications at the most favorable price for the company, while simultaneously building and maintaining strategic relationships with key suppliers.

The Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for managing and ensuring appropriate inventory levels to meet Customer contractual agreements.

Responsibilities will include the strategic forecasting, contract negotiation, development of purchasing policies and procedures for ensuring the availability of all necessary materials required to support the manufacturing process.

Utilizing knowledge of inventory cycles to manage and control customer inventory levels, communicate and coordinate incoming and outgoing orders, participate in establishing pricing levels and coordinate new style set up responsibilities.

Through the effective management of targets, and goals will ensure the ongoing success of the plant floor.

Core Competencies
- Customer Focus
- Communication
- Energy & Stress
- Team Work
- Quality Orientation
- Time Management
- Adaptability/ Flexibility
- Creative and Innovative Thinking
- Decision Making and Judgement
- Planning and Organizing
- Problem Solving
- Result Focus
- Accountability and Dependability
- Ethics and Integrity
- Mediating and Negotiating
- Providing Consultation
- Leadership
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Staff Management
- Enforcing Laws, Rules and Regulations
- Development and Continual Learning

Job Duties
- Help to provide solutions to planned scheduling conflicts immediately
- Work with scheduling to stabilize the schedule to promote company operations efficiency and effective operations.
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the purchasing activities of the organization
- Develop purchasing policies and procedures and control purchasing department budget
- Identify vendors of materials, equipment or supplies
- Evaluate cost and quality of goods or services
- Negotiation of purchase contracts
- Participate in the development of specifications for, products or substitute materials
- Review and process claims (NCR) against suppliers
- Interview, hire and oversee training of staff
- Sourcing, Negotiation, Contracting & Executing agreements to fulfill Day-to-Day business needs, primarily for High value specialty Materials & Services not available on existing agreements
- Process Improvements and Process expertise for Procurement
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate supply chain activities.
- Develop and implement purchasing/inventory policies including the development, implementation and review of SOP's and KPI's.
- Establish delivery schedules, monitor progress and contact clients and suppliers to resolve issues.
- All aspects of employee relations (i.e. performance appraisal, discipline, attendance, morale, payroll administration, etc.).
- Analyze inventory needs based on sales trends and inventory levels.
- Place purchase orders ensuring flow of inventory that guarantees optimum stock levels and meets turnover goals.
- Maintain an extensive database for all orders that is up to date and provides information for analysis and reporting.
- Stay current with internal and external factors impacting procurement function.
- Research and survey buying markets in order to source the most optimal suppliers.
- Prepare and administer requests for quote, requests for proposal, requests for information, and other vendor documentation.
- Manage service level agreements, scope of work, and contract terms with service providers.
- Calculate annual requirements for products or services and reconcile amounts against available budget.
- Advise departments of lead time required to obtain products or services.
- Make alternate arrangements in the event of shortages or delayed deliveries to minimize impact on the organization.

**Requirements**:

- Certification in CSCP or Supply Chain Management
- 7 - 10 years progressive experience in a purchasing role.
- Proven success in a supervisory, management or leadership role in Purchasing.
- Comprehensive experience drafting vendor agreements including the ability to strategically assess and mitigate risk with vendors and suppliers through well-structured agreements.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization.
- Considerable knowledge of laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to corporate purchasing practices.
- Strong writing