Senior Director, Global Supply Chain

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Santa Ana, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Director Global Supply Chain (SDGSC) serves as a key member of the PCC Fasteners Division Leadership Team. This leader will combine and integrate their expertise in material flow management with outstanding knowledge of information and financial flow, designing a metrics framework that drives the right behavior, and processes that deliver product availability at the lowest possible cost and working capital levels, ensuring operational efficiency. The SDGSC works closely with all members from the Supply Chain team under the guidance of the Division President.

Requirements

BS degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Economics, Business or related discipline.
Minimum 7 years’ experience in Planning
5+ years leading supply chain planning for multiple business units in a high-volume high mix manufacturing environment.
Strong project management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent analytical/data analysis & critical thinking skills
Strategic Planning/implementation/analytical and problem-solving skills
Influencing skills at senior management level (Sales, Finance, GM, Operations, Purchasing, Planning)
Proficient knowledge of demand planning and supply planning systems/tools. (Syteline, etc.)
Hold cross functional teams accountable to S&OP process.
Understanding of P&L and Supply Chain Costs impact of tactical decisions.
Proven capacity of bringing new ideas and mobilize teams to improve their practices
Able to effectively manage indirect and functional relationships
Presentation skills, ability to analyze and succinctly present data to various functions within the organization (operations and business).
Advanced knowledge of Excel, Power BI, and experience using ERP systems.

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Develop Purchasing Plan and Strategy
Source Raw Materials or Services
Oversee Planning & Scheduling Process to Ensure Manufacturing Productivity and Efficiency
Coordinate Delivery and Supply Chain Logistics
Minimize Shortages and Keep Costs Down
Strategize to Improve Productivity, Quality, and Efficiency of Operations
Lead, Develop, and Mentor Site Supply Chain Teams
Develop, deploy and implement global purchasing strategy to deliver maximum value, leverage and standardization
Negotiate supplier contracts with core factories to support critical business needs
Identify and execute total cost reduction opportunities
Lead and support cross function project teams as required to meet or exceed expectation on target costs and time
Track and report price, delivery, payment terms, supplier quality, claim processes, claim resolution management and other KPI metrics monthly
Purchase goods by securing price, capacity & service levels in line with commitments to the business and as per the sourcing strategies by applying a wide range of sourcing tools (e.g. negotiation, e-procurement, strategic collaboration, tenders/RFPs etc.)
Implement supplier strategy/shape supplier base.
Assess and develop suppliers in order to meet business needs and opportunities
Ensure effective risk management of the supply base through robust contracts and monitoring of financial and other KPIs. Implement corrective actions as appropriate.
Manage all related commercial, financial & ethical aspects of projects
Establish & maintain relationships with Finance directors, department directors (General Manager, plant manager, sales director, supply chain leader, etc.), and their teams to ensure understanding of their needs and to facilitate the appropriate level of challenge
Ensure compliance with policies, systems & controls
Provide market and financial insights and inputs to the internal sourcing planning process
Recommend and implement best practice for areas of responsibility
Works with other functions to support new product launches, line extensions, and execution of continuous improvement programs for indirect goods and services in scope for the role
Execute supplier performance reviews on a regular basis.
Develop & implement a continuous improvement action plan. Monitor changes and adjust the plan as needed to sustain performance results
Identifies and manages supplier collaboration initiatives (e.g. supplier owned inventory, forecast management, electronic invoicing, operational process streamlining, etc.)
Collaborate with other buying operation managers and drive continuous improvement to become more effective and efficient
Provide development and training for talent to build sustainable and risk resilient process.