Supply Chain Manager

IDEX•Portage, MI

About The Position

IDEX Corporation (NYSE: IEX), based in Northbrook, IL (suburb of Chicago), is a leading global manufacturer of diversified products in industries ranging across health, science, safety, fire, and fluidics. The company operates in 24 countries, IDEX is an innovative and growing company, focused on delivering excellence through diverse, winning teams. We’re a global provider of applied solutions serving a variety of markets. These include life science and medical technologies, process industry and infrastructure related applications, industrial/municipal fire, and rescue - to name just a few. Materials Science Solutions (MSS) is an IDEX group made up of 14 Materials Sciences businesses across 17 locations within the US, Europe, and India. These businesses include: Micro-LAM, 603 OPTX, Advanced Thin Films, Inc., CVI Laser, LLC., CVI Laser Limited, Iridian Spectral Technologies Ltd., Superior Technical Ceramics Corp. (STC), Tecan Limited, Veco B.V., Atul, Veco Precision India Pvt. Ltd. (VPI), Millux B.V., and Louwers Hanique B.V. Business Unit: 603 OPTX Keene NH OR Micro-LAM Portage MI

Requirements

Complete knowledge of lean principles and coaching skills to assist in their implementation.
ERP system knowledge
Strong business acumen with P&L experience.
A solid track record for performance in operations, business, supply chain & procurement.
Demonstrated ability to influence senior management, teams and individuals.
Strong organization and time management skills.
Solid quantitative skill set and the ability to analyze, think, and communicate with well-supported data.
Strong problem-solving skills; the ability to ask the right questions, help frame logical conclusions and arrive at effective solutions.
Strong verbal and written communication competencies
BS in Supply Chain/Sourcing or engineering with 8 years operations experience.
APICs certification.
Demonstrated experience developing Order to Cash process in a lean manufacturing setting.
Good interactive people skills with the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, management and/or individuals.
Team player who supports both management and team members.
Ability to appraise a situation through data analysis and facilitate team members accordingly.
Well-developed inter-personal skills to help focus and motivate employees in a positive and constructive fashion.

Responsibilities

Driving improvements in customer on-time-delivery, working capital through inventory reduction and cost reduction with sourcing savings.
Organizing and implementing strategic initiatives and standardized approaches in Order Management, Demand Planning, Procurement, Inventory Management and Logistics.
Leading a supply chain team that supports the Order to Cash framework.
Developing and maintaining safe work practices.
Ensuring the Supply Chain is synchronized to produce maximum efficiencies and lowest cost of operation.
Working closely with leadership team to achieve operational objectives in safety, quality, delivery and cost.
Developing and maintaining scorecards of key suppliers in quality, delivery and cost and reviews performance with them quarterly.
Developing subordinates to optimize their skills and performances in a team environment.
Setting team goals and motivating subordinates to meet or exceed these expectations.
Conducting Daily Improvement meetings reviewing S,Q,D,C,G.
Ensuring plant and Corporate Policies are consistently administered.
Defining resource needs and working within budget and staffing parameters to accomplish objectives for areas of responsibilities.
Helping to define long term production capacity, continuous improvement projects and strategic planning.