Supply Chain Manager

Generac•Sussex, WI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us? Our new office in Sussex, WI is seeking a Supply Chain Manager. The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for providing leadership within the facility of responsibility to achieve 100% on time delivery through proper materials management and execution while optimizing working capital. Success in this role is defined achieving key goals in on time delivery, inventory accuracy, facility efficiency, and schedule attainment metrics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field OR 8 years related experience in the Supply Chain function within a similar working environment
5 – 7 years of progressive management experience in a similar working environment.
Proven experience as an ERP/MRP (SAP, Oracle or JDE) Super User
Proven experience with material flow by utilizing supermarkets and supplier pull replenishment models
Demonstrated ability to influence senior management, teams and individuals across multiple cultures, disciplines and geographies
Experience collaborating with multiple sites and functions to drive common solutions
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Sound business acumen operating in both High Mix, Low Volume and High Volume, Low Mix Production environments
Solid quantitative skill set and the ability to analyze, think and communicate with well-supported data
Proven track record of successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Advance Degree, MS and/or MBA
Supply Chain/Material Certifications – CPM, CPIM
Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP

Responsibilities

Manage and direct purchasing, planning, and materials management responsibilities (inventory control, receiving, shipping).
Ensure Supply Chain team is synchronized with production execution capabilities to maximum efficiencies and lowest cost of operation.
Work closely with Production Leaders and their teams to achieve SMART goals and KPI’s.
Develop and challenge resources to improve performance through systems utilization and process improvements.
Lead and improve Order Management best practices, processes and policies that drive perfect order logic including order types/policies, standardized lead times/tier pricing strategies, available-to-promise (ATP), customer resource management (CRM) and electronic data interchange (EDI).
Lead and improve planning ensuring SIOP plans are executed within the facility (system integrity and execution).
Lead and improve purchasing in conjunction with the Strategic Global Sourcing team to reduce lead times and improve material margins through Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) model.
Lead and improve Inventory Management best practices including Plan for Every Part (PFEP), ABC Analysis, Purchasing Methods (PO, Blanket, etc.), Warehouse Management (Cycle Count Accuracy, Transactions, Bar Coding, RFID) and Advance Replenishment Methods (MRP, Stocking Programs, VMI, Consignment, Re-Order Point and Direct Pull).
Lead initiative to ensure continuity of supply throughout the operations to achieve uninterrupted supply of quality components and assemblies.
Partner with corporate Category Management in effectively measuring and monitoring supplier performance.
Champions standard Generac tools and methodologies and is a recognized subject matter expert (SME) providing training and certification.
Facilitate communication/interactions amongst team members, between teams and other areas.
Resolves differences and/or conflict situations effectively.
Act as SAP Super User within functional area as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.