Supply Chain Manager

Sub-Zero Group, Inc.•Fitchburg, WI

12d

About The Position

The Supply Chain Manager leads the strategic and operational pillars of sourcing with supply chain partners. The role oversees sourcing selection, recommendations, and development, as well as partner performance to ensure alignment with the company’s customer brand promise. The manager leads Buyers and Material Planners responsible for sourcing, supplier planning and execution, supplier qualification, material implementation, cost management, and daily supply chain operations. The position also collaborates with New Product Development, Demand Planning, Import-Export, Transportation, Supplier Quality, Materials/Inventory Management, manufacturing sites, business units, and other cross-functional leaders. Some travel, including international travel, is required (10–20%). Employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment drug/alcohol test and background check.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Six or more years of supply chain experience.
Intermediate project management experience.
Excellent customer service, computer, and ERP skills.
Ability to read blueprints.
High interpersonal and organizational savvy.
Creativity, technical skills, and problem-solving abilities.
Advanced knowledge of materials and manufacturing methods and processes.
Leadership skills for managing and developing people.
Ability to travel 10–20%, including internationally.

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 New Product Development Team Buyers.
Communicate the company’s business requirements and objectives to supply chain partners.
Compose and execute contractual Supply Agreements that support robust partnerships and protect business operations throughout the agreement term.
Negotiate with supply partners to optimize procurement value.
Work 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 the risk of supply partner disruption.
Coordinate new material implementation through the change management process to prevent disruptions and optimize total cost.
Lead Buyers and Planners in the daily execution of supply chain tasks.
Mentor and develop Buyers and Planners.
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.