Supply Chain Manager

Crane Electronics • Fort Walton Beach, FL

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About The Position

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Supply Chain Manager at our Fort Walton Beach, Florida location. Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Located minutes away from picturesque white-sand beaches and emerald green water, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Fort Walton Beach location is home to our Defense Power business – a leading supplier of high-power solutions for aerospace & defense applications. You’ll join a trusted, dynamic organization that supplies prime defense manufacturers with custom radar, directed energy and electric warfare solutions for placement on innovative, next-gen military platforms. Join us and our growing business as we supply solutions that enable the latest defense technology! Job Summary: The Supply Chain Manager develops and leads a team of buyer-planners and material handlers. They are responsible for implementing and maintaining robust alternative material replenishment systems that maximize the number of inventory turns while supporting 100% customer on-time delivery and quality and continuous lead-time reduction goals.

Requirements

• Level I: 3+ years experience in Supply Chain in a manufacturing environment. Some supervisory or management experience preferred
• Level II: 5+ years experience in Supply Chain in a manufacturing environment. 3+ years of management experience
• Direct experience implementing lean concepts (Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen Leadership, 5S, etc.)
• Lean/Six Sigma certification (black belt or green belt). Prior experience implementing a pull system/Kanban approach to component flow. Extensive sourcing experience. Knowledge/experience with eSourcing tools
• Knowledge of FAR, DFAR, and ITAR regulations preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and Oracle (or other) MRP/ERP system
• Excellent analytical, organization, and planning skills.
• Demonstrated success to develop and execute comprehensive supply chain strategies and action plans.
• Ability to develop, lead, and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively as part of a team in a matrix organization.
• Proven ability to develop collaborative relationships & influence up, down and across organizational lines.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Proven ability to resolve problems quickly using outside the box thinking and creative problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to influence and drive change and accountability.
• Ability to manage competing interests while maintaining a sense of urgency and to meet frequent short timeline, goals, and deadlines.
• Proven expertise in developing supplier quality systems and supplier performance metrics.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance or related field; coupled with strong industry Supply Chain experience
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government. Additionally, as a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants selected could be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s level degree preferred
• Certification in APICS and/or ISM is highly desired

Responsibilities

• Responsible for site tactical procurement activities, receiving, stockroom and shipping departments to include all assigned personnel and the integrity of all relevant data in the system
• Responsible for all issues affecting on time delivery and quality of product from our suppliers.
• Coordinate meetings and publish minutes to keep Value Stream and Site management informed of status on any issues that may cause delays in shipments
• Responsible for leading the efforts to develop, implement and manage alternate material replenishment methods (consignment, kanban, vendor managed) that increase turns year over year while supporting 100% customer on-time delivery and lead-time reduction
• Support new product introduction procurement requirements
• Develop visual standard work for all major processes and insure compliance of same
• Develop, implement and support processes that continually reduce the number of transactions required to maintain and move materials and information flows
• Support Value Stream Managers’ efforts to establish “point of use” inventory, ARMs, make/buy decisions and other initiatives
• Monitor supplier scrap, being fully responsible for all valid in house rejects of purchased parts. Work with supplier base to reduce supplier generated scrap.
• Coordinate all technical communications with suppliers and obtain corrective actions in a timely manner.
• Support CAG Strategic Procurement Director insuring that overall company policies and procedures are followed and that company-wide initiatives are supported
• Build a highly skilled, highly regarded and motivated customer focused team
• Responsible for the guidance and direction of all assigned personnel insuring that company policy and work rules are adhered to and activities are in compliance with the Bargaining Unit Agreement.
• Any other task assigned by your supervisor or management

Benefits

• Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
• 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year
• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 90 days of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level