Business Partner, Supply Chain Manager

Otis Elevator Company • Florence, SC

108d • Hybrid

About The Position

Otis is looking for a Business Partner Supply Chain Manager to join our team in Florence, SC. This role involves steering and supporting Business Unit initiatives and metrics for either the Electrical or Mechanical Category, along with other specified business unit needs. As a Business Partner, the individual will oversee cost-saving projects, negotiate pricing, handle COPQ negotiations, manage PPAP activities, and address price escalations. Additionally, they will be responsible for managing supplier performance, driving continuous improvement, and developing mitigation plans for pricing, quality, and delivery issues. This position will also serve as the primary escalation point for our Materials team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or Engineering; Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years in a Supply Chain management function, procurement, or cost management.
• Familiarity with or experience in lean manufacturing systems and processes, as well as ERP and drawing databases such as Windchill, is preferred.
• Skills in strategic planning and thinking, combined with strong analytical and execution abilities.
• Experience with Excel, Power BI, and/or other data manipulation programs.
• Demonstrated ability to drive teamwork between groups and across functional teams.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate at all levels of management.
• Demonstrated project management, change management, and negotiating capabilities is a plus.
• Knowledge of elevator industry and/or field operations is highly desirable.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Develop & implement business unit category strategies that achieve year/year savings cost savings initiatives.
• Develop sourcing plans in collaboration with regional or global supply chain on NAA category strategy for synergies.
• Facilitate technical reviews with suppliers.
• Conduct cost and quote analysis to ensure cost benefit for the project.
• Update (JDE) MRP part and supplier data requirements as applicable by business unit.
• Manage applicable purchase requisitions (OH Non-inventory, OH PPAP) as applicable by business unit.
• Support business unit new product introductions, operations improvements (Lean), engineering changes, and work transitions.
• Facilitate and/or participate in cross-functional team meetings.
• Responsible for RFI's, RFQ's, analysis, business cases, and ROI.
• Update all applications including but not limited to ETQ, Teams Logs - GeN3 Core, Sch A/B, RFQ, on a daily basis.
• Support applicable weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting and/or report outs.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with a generous company match and an automatic retirement contribution.
• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Three weeks of paid vacation, along with paid company holidays.
• Paid sick leave, employee assistance, and wellness incentive programs.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Voluntary benefits, including options for legal, pet, home, and auto insurance.
• Generous birth/adoption and parental leave benefits, as well as adoption assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Spot performance bonus opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree