Supply Chain Manager PSM

Merz North America • Racine, WI

87d

About The Position

The Supply Chain Manager coordinates and/or manages all aspects of the supply chain with strategic CMOs: Strategy, Planning, Sourcing / Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Delivery / Logistics and Returns (for defective or unwanted products). The Supply Chain Manager will lead strategic Supply Chain Management initiatives or projects and be responsible for ensuring security and flexibility of supply critical to the product portfolio. The Supply Chain Manager will develop and implement these strategies to ensure Quality, Delivery, Cost, are achieved for the given products and that organizational objectives are met. This individual will also be responsible for managing relationships with key suppliers. Supplier management activities may include, but not be limited to, the following: supplier visits, running weekly/bi-weekly meetings, business reviews, score cards, ensuring supply continuity, addressing quality issues, etc. This role will interact with many Merz teams such as Commercial, Operations, Regulatory, R D, Quality, Sourcing, Procurement, and Logistics to support all business objectives. This position will need to improve current business practices and develop strong working relationships with business partners to deliver Merz targets with a total cost management approach. The objective is to optimize the balance between supply availability, cost, inventory investment, and risk of obsolescence / backorder while working within Merz Policies. The position will be the voice of Supply Chain for the assigned business units. This Position acts as a business liaison for Demand and Supply for all assigned regions globally. Position must maintain a strong working relationship with all colleagues to ensure that changes and activities are managed on a timely and cost-effective basis.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain Management, or applicable.
• 5+ years of work experience in purchasing, supplier management, operations, sourcing, demand planning, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.
• Proven ability to effectively interact with multi-functional areas (Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, Finance, Quality, etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree.
• ISM CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management).
• ISM C.P.M. (Certified Purchasing Manager).
• CIPS Certification.
• ASCM CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional).

Responsibilities

• Maintain minimal to no backorders on all products released to market.
• Work with manufacturing, quality, regulatory, product managers, customer solutions, and others to resolve supply issues.
• Ensure that suppliers are aligned with the Company's business strategy and objectives.
• Manage supplier relationships and understand their capabilities and capacities.
• Drive continuous improvement and supplier development.
• Maintain continuity of supply and make recommendations to improve quality, productivity, and overall efficiency of operations.
• Ensure that Project/Department milestones/goals are met and that they adhere to approved budgets.
• Work with Product Management, Engineering and New Product Introduction process where applicable.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• 20 days of Paid Time Off.
• 15 paid holidays.
• Paid Sick Leave.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• 401(k).
• Employee bonuses.
• Your benefits and PTO start the date you're hired with no waiting period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree