Senior Manager Supply Chain

Elbit America • Ladson, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager of Supply Chain plans, organizes, and manages the procurement of all materials, equipment, and services necessary for repair, overhaul, and manufacturing, and ensures efficient movement of materials required for meeting schedules of assigned programs. Reviews supplier proposals for price, delivery time, and quality, and then selects the supplier. Monitors cost, schedule, and performance factors of suppliers and programs to ensure adherence to budgets and customer requirements. Researches and develops sources of supply for required commodities. Evaluates material shortages and determines appropriate inventory levels. Directs material procurement and program scheduling activities through the use of a computerized ERP System. Monitors and assures efficient flow of inbound customer repairable being input for work, efficient receipt of purchased material, inventory management, and shipment of product.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, 8-10 years of experience OR
• An MBA and 6-8 years related experience
• Demonstrated experience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Purchasing, Production Control, Inventory Control, Just-In Time Production, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

• American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) certification is a plus
• Level of lean understanding equivalent to a green belt

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Account Managers, Contracts, and Operations to determine material lay-in requirements for long-term projects; facilitate management of max/min of stock inventory to assure adequate supply with minimal excess and appropriate inventory turns, and assure timely processing of non-stock requirements to support DOT of repair service orders. React to Operations’ schedules to help maintain on-time deliveries to our customers, as well as smooth material receipt schedules to maintain production flow throughout the Factory.
• Maintain control of all service and production ordering activities for all company programs. This includes reviewing, in conjunction with Account Management, Contracts, Finance, and Operations, and establishing optimum inventories and stock order recommendations for executive review and approval.
• Manage the sourcing of material to support the Production Planning process, assuring a timely flow of production materials to Manufacturing. Interface with all cognizant departments relative to resolving various material problems and issues that negatively impact production.
• Assist Financial Administration in maintaining material costs traceability for various contracts and projects through the management of work order numbers, releases, and material transfer-related data. Assist the management team in meeting EACs when applicable and support Program Managers/Operations with their material reporting requirements. Engage with suppliers to negotiate favorable costs and improve margins.
• Ensure projects and tasks are completed in accordance with the applicable AS9100 and other required Quality Standards.
• Prepare and monitor labor and expense budgets, ensuring cost-effective operations.
• Maintain liaison with other departments, Team Leaders, and Program Managers to ensure effective and coordinated communication regarding material costs, schedules, and issues affecting budget and customer requirements.
• Select, train, and develop subordinates. Assign work for the most efficient utilization of personnel, reviewing their activities to assure quality performance. Oversee all subordinate tasks, including Government Property and Small Business. Make appropriate promotion and salary recommendations or terminations.
• Manage the material quoting process, ensuring fair and accurate material cost roll-ups.
• Review teams' interaction with internal customers, ensuring timely and accurate responses and a proactive attitude toward issue resolution.
• Develop a long-range material plan in order to develop an annual material forecast. Review Operations Schedules to maintain on-time deliveries to our customers, as well as smoothing of schedules to maintain production flow throughout the Factory.

Benefits

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level