Supply Chain Leader

Barry-Wehmiller • Green Bay, WI

6d

About The Position

The Supply Chain Leader leads and supports the Supply Chain function to ensure on-time delivery of customer orders and cost-effective use of equipment and inventories. The role provides vision and execution for business process improvements and system enhancements, develops team members and supply chain performance, and oversees sourcing and procurement to meet changing product demand. The leader identifies cost-reduction opportunities, improves supplier relationships and sourcing strategies, uses data and business intelligence tools to recommend actions, and drives continuous improvement across the supply chain. The position directly supervises team members and requires occasional travel by air or car.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline.
• At least six years of progressive supply chain responsibility.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Knowledge of XA or a similar ERP system.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to travel.

Nice To Haves

• ERP implementation experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and execute business process improvements and system enhancements to improve control, operating efficiency, and best practices.
• Lead, coach, and develop resources to improve supply chain processes, performance metrics, and business analytics.
• Plan, manage, and coordinate sourcing and procurement of materials and supplies needed to meet changing product demand.
• Identify cost-reduction strategies through supplier relationship management, cross-division communication, business intelligence tools, and sourcing strategies.
• Execute strategies addressing product development, cost reduction, cost avoidance, and product requirements.
• Initiate and participate in team events to identify and implement process improvements, including process checks to ensure daily standard work meets on-time, quality, and cost needs.
• Respond effectively to customer needs to ensure on-time delivery.
• Support implementation and use of SQDC Visual Management for the Supply Chain team and in conjunction with other functions.
• Implement supply chain tools and processes that reduce non-value-added activity for the team, customers, and suppliers.
• Find ways to shift supply chain work from tactical activities to strategic activities.
• Analyze supply chain data and performance and recommend solutions and actions to meet or exceed targets.
• Coach, train, and develop team members to align facility and department goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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