Senior Manager, Supply Chain

Circor Careers•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Senior Supply Chain Manager manages and controls the procurement of materials, components, supplies and services that achieve service level and inventory objectives essential to the operation of the business unit. Responsible for coordinating and ensuring the lowest total cost supply base and competitiveness throughout the sourcing process. Manages and coordinates the activities of personnel in the Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Quality, Procurement, Warehousing and Logistics. The SSCM develops and leads the execution of applicable yearly metric improvement plans while strengthening the tactical execution of the team through process implementation, improvement, and adherence assurance.

Requirements

Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize, balance, and manage multiple efforts with strong results/goal orientation. Uses time effectively, prioritizes and organizes work flow; can orchestrate multiple activities at once.
Agility and personal adaptability with the ability to successfully management multiple priorities with a high sense of urgency in a rapidly changing environment.
Solid analytical skills and solution-driven thinking; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data. Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment.
Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work.
Builds bridges and connections. Is easy to approach and talk to; is a good listener; relates well to all people throughout the organization. Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; keeps confidences; admits mistakes. Follows through on commitments. Honest and candid.
Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; strives for continuous improvement of self and processes. Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy; enjoys challenges; drives for results.
Versatility, flexibility and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey information and ideas in a variety of media.
Knowledge of planning practices
Experience negotiating terms and contracts in a cost competitive market
Knowledge of ITAR requirements for Government contracts
Advanced knowledge and experience of strategic sourcing processes and methodologies
A Bachelor's Degree (BA) from a four-year college or university
10+ years; experience in Supply Chain
5 years minimum supervisory experience
US. Citizen

Nice To Haves

P.M., C.P.I.M. or related certification preferred

Responsibilities

Achieve targeted yearly metric improvement goals through process driven development of data-supported action plans, ongoing plan execution leadership, and effective Problem Solving.
Leads the development of materials management strategies which ensure the achievement of procurement and inventory objectives
Negotiates and establishes strategic, long-term scalable partnerships with suppliers that support company goals and objectives
Effectively utilizes Daily Mgmt. LEAN tools to ensure ongoing execution of tactical responsibilities across each department of responsibility
Leads effective Root Cause Problem Solving efforts to effectively and efficiently identify process weaknesses / gaps and ensure implementation of sustained process improvements.
Coordinates operational plans and schedules with material requirements and planning systems
Prepares instructions regarding purchasing systems, procedures, purchase orders and change notices.
Develops and implements programs with suppliers and internal cross functional team members that address lead time production, order fill rate performance, quality performance, cost reduction, and technical improvements
Ensures applicable QMS processes are adhered to and are updated as appropriate.
Audits and maintains MRP system integrity for areas of department and/or individual responsibility as defined by company or department guidelines
Develops a strategic sourcing strategy and roadmaps and leads the execution of detailed implementation action plans which address sourcing performance gaps and risks and ensures scalability coverage in advance of needs.
Develop & improve processes such as Supplier Scorecards and New Supplier Evaluations, to drive consistent execution of applicable activities.
Directs & controls warehouse activities to ensure the efficient and economical utilization of facilities for storing & distributing materials and equipment
Design methods and policies ensuring most efficient and economical movement of all materials in and out of facilities
Maintains metric-driven performance management system, promoting ownership and accountability amongst team members for their area’s metrics
Responsible for building and maintaining a winning team capable of achieving near and long term departmental goals through effective OTR (Org. Talent Review) & Performance Mgmt. leadership.
Achieve yearly engagement survey score improvements through effective listening, prioritization, improvement implementation, and communication leadership.
Facilitates monthly team-member driven Retrospectives resulting in Continuous Improvement action planning activity
Positive, active contributor to the Ops Leadership Staff in the development and execution of yearly KPI improvement plans and longer-term Ops-related strategies
Promotes and continually demonstrates by example, a Root Cause Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement culture in daily actions
Effectively utilizes COS (LEAN) tools where applicable, to achieve breakthrough performance results while driving LEAN methodology throughout the organization
All other duties as assigned