Supply Chain Manager
Oetiker•Lancaster, NY
•$100,000 - $140,000
About The Position
The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading and managing Oetiker’s global supply chain strategy and operations. The role includes building and managing the supplier base, supporting demand and supply planning, coordinating the global rollout of new production processes, and ensuring smooth and efficient customer order fulfillment. The manager works with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to support supply availability, production capacity, logistics, distribution, and customer-program milestones.
Requirements
- Experience with quality standards such as IATF 16949 and ISO 9001.
- Experience with inventory management and control.
- Strong project management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
- Initiative-taking, self-starter approach, and hands-on skills.
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, including the ability to communicate and work effectively with stakeholders across different cultures and business functions.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of work experience in Supply Chain Management, preferably in automotive.
- Strong knowledge of supply chain management principles and best practices.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a global supply chain strategy aligned with company goals and objectives.
- Identify potential suppliers, analyze their capabilities, and build and manage a network of capable suppliers and production partners.
- Lead RFI, RFQ, RFP, and strategic sourcing processes; review, analyze, and clarify supplier quote packages.
- Lead contractual negotiations with suppliers and manage supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials and products.
- Serve as the interface between process development and production teams, and plan and coordinate the rollout of new production processes across Oetiker production locations.
- Monitor and analyze supply chain performance, identify improvement areas, and implement process changes as needed.
- Partner with KAM, Program Management, and Production to plan sales projections and production capacity needs through Sales & Operations Planning.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement global logistics and distribution processes for polymer products to support customer order fulfillment.
- Advise Engineering on the availability and cost of supplies and materials.
- Work with Program Management and other key stakeholders to ensure milestone fulfillment in customer programs.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation packages.
- Paid time off starting at 17 days per year.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Generous 401(k) match.
- Education tuition reimbursement program.
- Opportunities for advancement.
- Comprehensive training program and access to online learning.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
