Supply Chain Manager

Ducommun•Appleton, WI

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Manager is an integral member of the local senior operations leadership team and is responsible for designing and executing a competitive supply chain infrastructure for the site. The role covers all site supply chain activities, including planning and execution, business processes and systems, purchased cost estimating, source selection and contracting, strategic partnerships, supplier relationship management, compliance and governance, and program execution. The manager oversees site supply inventory and partners with internal customers to improve procurement of materials, equipment, and services. The role leads local supply chain teams, supports cross-site process optimization, manages and develops a high-performance team, and administers the annual procurement budget while pursuing savings. The manager works with site leadership to improve business performance and customer satisfaction, implement best practices, and use supply chain systems and processes to optimize price, quality, and delivery. The position also leads supplier selection, evaluation, and management; develops site metrics and communicates results monthly to business and site leadership; identifies technology solutions to improve supply chain management and reduce costs; supports inventory management goals; and contributes to strategic supply chain development, proposal preparation, win strategies, and contract awards. The role is based at Ducommun’s Appleton, Wisconsin facility, which manufactures circuit boards for aerospace and defense, industrial, and medical industries. Travel to other DAS sites and supplier locations may be required, up to 10–15% at times.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least 7–10 years of well-rounded supply chain management experience in progressively senior positions.
Experience managing supply chain at a senior site level within the aerospace and defense industry.
Demonstrated experience using quality systems, lean and continuous improvement processes, and current supply chain practices.
Demonstrated expertise with ERP and MRP systems.
Proven experience building and developing a high-performance team of supply chain professionals.
Strong business acumen and leadership, with the ability to serve as a go-to person on critical business and supply chain issues.
Negotiation experience and excellent influencing skills.
Ability to operate in a highly matrixed environment.
Results-driven approach and a continuous improvement mindset.
Superior interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and adapt to the audience or situation.
Ability to assess, select, mentor, and develop professionals.
Ability to gain the respect and confidence of senior management, peers, and staff.
Understanding of and adherence to ethical principles, company values, code of conduct, and policies.
Flexibility to work in a small, fiscally conservative organization with diverse responsibilities.
Willingness to travel to other DAS sites and supplier locations as required; travel may be up to 10–15% at times.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or MBA.
Experience in commodity management and operations/materials management.
Experience managing logistics related to customer shipments.
ISM or APICS certification.

Responsibilities

Implement supply chain vision and provide strategic leadership across planning, execution, systems, sourcing, contracting, supplier relationships, compliance, governance, and program execution.
Manage site supply inventory and partner with internal customers to improve procurement of materials, equipment, and services.
Lead local supply chain teams in cross-site process participation and optimization, driving efficiencies and commonality across Ducommun sites.
Select, train, develop, and manage the performance and succession of a high-performance supply chain team.
Manage the annual procurement budget and plan and achieve savings in support of company goals.
Work with site leadership and teams to improve supply chain business performance and internal and external customer satisfaction.
Implement supply chain best practices and strategies to continually improve procurement processes and procedures.
Drive supply chain systems and processes that optimize price, quality, and delivery schedules, as reflected in site metrics.
Lead supplier selection, evaluation, and management, and develop and maintain supplier relationships that provide reliable, high-quality supplies and information.
Develop site-level metrics to assess and improve supply chain value, and communicate progress and results monthly to business and site leadership.
Identify and promote information technology solutions and trends that improve supply chain management and achieve cost savings.
Manage internal and external supply chain elements that support inventory management goals.
Participate in strategic supply chain development, including identifying new supplier opportunities, preparing proposals, developing win strategies, and achieving contract awards.
Travel as required to other DAS sites and supplier locations.