SUPPLY CHAIN LEADER
About The Position
Working with New Product Development and Aftermarket teams, identify critical product needs through extensive team interviews and define and develop new supply chain designs for the lowest total cost of ownership. Resolve chronic problems regarding quality and supply with current suppliers and recommend changes to sourcing infrastructure, import/export logistics, supply chain synchronization, multi-sourcing strategy and define global performance measurements. Work closely with Material Planner/Buyers to understand potential commodity fluctuations and define future sourcing strategies.
Requirements
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills
- Detailed and structured cost/financial analysis
- Ability to collaborate in a team environment
- Ability to build and lead effective cross-functional teams
- Ability to manage diverse stakeholder interests and expectations
- Strong project management experience
- Ability to assess market trends
- Knowledge of best practices in supply chain management and sourcing
- 5-10 years experience in a supply chain related field, strategic sourcing preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related fields required
Nice To Haves
- MBA or another quantitative discipline preferred.
- Internal/external business consulting experience desired.
- Experience in Lean Manufacturing desired.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate strategic sourcing initiatives that consider all business drivers and their impact on operations, customers, and competitors
- Define launch plan and ensure supplier readiness for new product introduction and re-sourcing initiatives
- Build/establish strategic relationships with key suppliers
- Evaluate total supply chain costs to identify opportunities to reduce total cost of ownership
- Assist Director in managing the entire strategic sourcing process, including market assessments, RFP and bid strategy development
- Communicate sourcing status and results to Director.
- Assist in supplier negotiations and contract development for goods and services
- Interface with business unit owners to fully understand supply chain and product needs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
