Senior Manager, Supply Chain

May Mobility • Ann Arbor, MI

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About The Position

The Senior Manager, Supply Chain oversees supply chain operations with a focus on efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality improvement. The role develops and implements strategies for procurement, production planning, inventory management, and logistics, and works with internal stakeholders and external partners on sourcing decisions, contract negotiations, and supply chain risk mitigation. The Senior Manager leads and develops a team of supply chain professionals and uses data and key performance indicators to improve operations and meet organizational goals.

The position manages purchasing and sourcing for bill-of-material components, purchase orders, direct materials, inventory, shipping and receiving, and indirect purchasing. It partners with program, engineering, finance, and accounting teams, as well as suppliers, to support supplier relationships, design reviews, manufacturability improvements, inventory and asset reporting, and compliance with the Company’s Delegation of Authority for Purchases. The role also creates plans for supply chain scalability, including systems, reporting, and hiring.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• 7+ years of experience in a leadership role.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, operations, or a related field.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Ability to undergo a driving record check.
• Experience managing supplier relationships.
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite.
• Ability to interpret engineering documents, including CAD drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to interface with employees at multiple levels throughout the organization.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets.
• Strong leadership, communication, decision-making, problem-solving, strategic-thinking, adaptability, and delegation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with continuous improvement methods such as 8D, CAPA, or Six Sigma.
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or Supply Chain Management.
• Experience with PPAP and APQP activities.
• Experience with autonomous and electric vehicle systems.

Responsibilities

• Consult in the development of supply chain management best practices and strategies.
• Create purchasing and sourcing strategies for components on bills of materials.
• Develop scalability plans based on company goals, including systems implementation, reporting methods, and hiring plans.
• Work with the Head of Programs and Partnerships to maintain supplier selection and relationships.
• Negotiate contracts to obtain high quality at the lowest possible cost.
• Manage purchase orders and timing of direct materials from the bill of materials.
• Lead a diverse team of purchasing and supply chain employees and ensure tasks are completed.
• Drive down bill-of-material costs.
• Oversee shipping and receiving functions.
• Report on inventory and ensure its accuracy in the Inventory Cage; ensure ERP transactions correctly account for inventory movements.
• Support departments during design reviews and provide feedback on manufacturing methods, costs, and lead times.
• Manage indirect purchasing to control indirect costs.
• Engage suppliers on quality issues and initiate corrective actions when applicable.
• Establish and maintain an inventory system and control material availability.
• Work with design engineers on design-for-manufacturability improvements.
• Work with Finance and Accounting to provide accurate information on inventory and assets.
• Maintain compliance with the Company’s Delegation of Authority for Purchases.
• Oversee the day-to-day activities of the Indirect Purchasing Department and ensure cost-reduction and compliance best practices are followed.
• Lead, mentor, and guide team members while fostering continuous improvement and innovation.
• Analyze data and key performance indicators to drive operational excellence and achieve organizational goals.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare suite including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans.
• Domestic partners who have been residing together for at least one year are eligible to participate in healthcare plans.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Healthcare and Dependent Care Accounts.
• Retirement benefits, including an immediately vested employer safe harbor match.
• Paid parental leave and a phased return to work.
• Flexible vacation policy.
• Paid company holidays.
• Total Wellness Program with resources for overall wellbeing.

What This Job Offers

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