Director of Supply Chain Management

Ascentec Engineering•Tualatin, OR

17h•$125,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Ascentec Engineering is hiring a Director of Supply Chain Management! We are an industry leading, AS9100C certified contract CNC machining services and assembly provider focused on low to medium volume production runs. We are currently looking for a Director of Supply Chain Management to manage a team of customer supply chain planners and buyers. This individual will coordinate with the assigned customers and their planners to ensure parts are driven and delivered on time to customer requirements. This position is onsite (not remote/not hybrid) at our Tualatin, Oregon headquarters and is not eligible for Visa sponsorship or transfer of Visa sponsorship.

Requirements

B.S. degree, or higher, in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or related technical field
5+ years of experience in production, supply chain, order fulfillment, engineering, manufacturing, or operations
Experience managing a team
Provide coaching to develop supply chain operations team and establish a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Knowledge of lean concepts and kanban replenishment techniques such as complex mixed model flow, supermarkets, level loading, pull signals, min-max levels, Vendor Managed Inventory is preferred.
Complex problem-solving skills
Strong analytical, statistical and critical thinking skills
Advanced experience with MS Excel and MS Word
Excellent skills in interpersonal relationships, communication and teamwork.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to speak and communicate effectively with both senior management and production.
Work independently and possess a high level of self-motivation and initiative.
Advanced knowledge of Epicor ERP required (or equivalent advanced knowledge of a comparable ERP software required)
Enjoys fast –paced and rapidly changing environment
Team player engaging with a positive attitude
Strong Leadership qualities
Thrives on providing solutions for customer challenges
Self-starter/Self-motivated
Professional Demeanor and respectful to people in all situations
Flexible and willing to help others as needs and tasks change often
The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.
The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
Applicant must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check prior to employment.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State .
Ascentec Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Ascentec Engineering is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of lean concepts and kanban replenishment techniques such as complex mixed model flow, supermarkets, level loading, pull signals, min-max levels, Vendor Managed Inventory is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage a team of customer supply chain planners and buyers
Take full ownership of supplier delivery performance
Communicate directly with customers and suppliers
Proactively align manufacturing plans to align with customer requirements
Communicate schedule improvements/delays directly to customer through reports and meetings
Manage external and internal customer escalations
Develop and implement supply chain strategies and processes that align with our business goals and customer needs
Analyze supply chain data and performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and cost reduction
Ensure on-time deliveries for all acknowledged and confirmed POs
Document relevant SOP and changes
Track and report on time delivery to customer need
Support and train a global team of supply chain managers and buyers