Supply Chain Manager
About The Position
The Supply Chain Manager leads both the strategic and operational pillars of sourcing with supply chain partners. The role oversees sourcing selection, recommendations, and development, as well as supplier performance to ensure alignment with the company’s objective of delivering on its brand promise. The manager leads and develops a team of Buyers and Material Planners and collaborates with internal teams and leaders to ensure effective sourcing, planning, supplier performance, and uninterrupted material supply. The position requires some travel (10–20%), including international travel. Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment drug/alcohol test and background check after a conditional offer; testing is conducted in accordance with federal and state laws.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least 6 years of supply chain experience.
- Intermediate project management experience.
- Excellent customer service, computer, and ERP skills.
- Ability to read blueprints.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational savvy.
- Creativity, technical skills, and problem-solving attributes.
- Advanced knowledge of materials and manufacturing methods/processes.
- Leadership skills to effectively manage and develop people.
- Some travel (10–20%), including international travel, is required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or an engineering-related field.
- CPSM or CPM certification.
- SAP experience.
- Buying experience in the manufacturing industry.
- Six Sigma and Lean training.
Responsibilities
- Provide sourcing recommendations to Buyers on the New Product Development Team.
- Communicate the company’s business requirements and objectives to supply chain partners.
- Compose and execute contractual Supply Agreements that support strong partnerships and protect business operations throughout the agreement term.
- Negotiate with supply partners to optimize procurement value.
- Collaborate with the Sub-Zero Group Supply Chain team, including New Product Development, Demand Planning, Import-Export, and Transportation.
- Execute supplier planning requirements using forecasts and purchase orders to ensure timely delivery.
- Conduct supplier qualification audits and business assessments to reduce supply-partner disruption risk.
- Coordinate new-material implementation through the change management process to prevent disruptions and optimize total cost.
- Lead and develop a team of Buyers and Planners responsible for daily supply chain tasks.
- Collaborate with Sub-Zero Group Directors and Managers to coordinate resources, budgets, and tasks involving supply chain partners.
- Track, analyze, and project raw material pricing to prepare an annual material spend budget.
- Collaborate with the Supplier Quality Team to manage material supply when specifications are breached.
- Communicate deviations from the operations plan to Manufacturing Site and Business Unit leaders.
- Coordinate with the Materials/Inventory Management Team to optimize total cost and factory real estate while mitigating supply-disruption risk.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on skills.
- Industry-leading health, dental, and vision plans.
- 401(k) savings and profit sharing.
- On-site UW Health clinic, fitness center, and walking paths.
- Education assistance and internal training programs.
- Electric vehicle charging.
- Maternity and paternity leave.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
