Senior Manager, Global Supply Chain
About The Position
Nordson EFD is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Manager, Global Supply Chain to lead supply chain business performance, key supplier relationships, supply chain resilience and optimization across the division. The role is the focal point for supporting and implementing supply chain management enterprise initiatives and regulatory requirements. It works with division businesses and the Central Supply organization to develop and execute supply chain strategies, improve supplier performance, achieve material cost and cost-reduction targets, and implement supply chain best practices. The position also leads supply chain talent management within the division. The role is based in an office environment and requires an estimated 25–30% domestic and international travel. Nordson EFD describes its culture as supportive, inclusive, collaborative, growing, and dynamic, and says it invests in employees' skills and career development.
Requirements
- At least 12 years of experience in supply chain operations with a global industrial manufacturer.
- Experience taking on roles of progressively more responsibility.
- Detail-oriented, self-starter with strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to multitask and work collaboratively as well as independently in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, influencing, and project management skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and influence behaviors.
- Ability to establish credibility, be decisive, and recognize and support organizational priorities, mission, and code of ethics.
- Strong communication skills and ability to communicate effectively at any level.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or Engineering.
- Knowledge of commodity cost drivers and category strategy development.
- Ability to identify, develop, and implement best practices based on lean supply chain principles.
- Team leadership and talent development experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop and lead the division’s global supply chain strategy in support of the division business plan and objectives.
- Oversee Supply Chain NBS Next initiatives and projects in collaboration with the businesses.
- Manage key supplier relationships and performance.
- Work with the businesses on supplier improvement initiatives, using supplier metrics and scorecards in Supply Chain Central to improve overall supply chain performance.
- Lead the development, oversight, and achievement of annual material cost productivity and cost-reduction funnel targets with the businesses.
- Work with Central Supply to obtain market intelligence on material cost drivers and indices and provide forward guidance to the businesses.
- Lead the capital leveraging process and strategy across the division.
- Serve as the focal point for cross-division key category strategies, supplier relationships, and contracts.
- Drive the division supplier consolidation process for NBS C/D suppliers.
- Support and manage the Supplier Compliance Polling process, including RoHS, REACH, Conflict Minerals, and CTPAT.
- Lead the accuracy and maintenance of the Nordson Supply Chain portal/database, commodity coding, and HTS coding.
- Lead the Supplier Risk Assessment process for the division.
- Work with Central Supply to implement supply chain best practices.
- Lead supply chain talent management within the division.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Supportive culture in a growing and dynamic work environment.
- Investment in employees to help develop skills and advance careers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
