Supply Chain Manager

Amphenol and its Affiliated Companies•St. Augustine, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Manager is a critical member of the St Augustine Factory Leadership Team. Directs and coordinates the activities of personnel engaged in purchasing raw materials and scheduling of manufacturing operations. The Supply Chain Manager (SCM) is also responsible for inventory control, warehousing, supplier quality and logistics. Leads sourcing activities to identify and establish relationships with suppliers. Develops key supplier relationships to support collaborative and partnering initiatives. Responsible for the implementation of all policies, practices, and procedures pertaining to supply chain personnel. Supervises the issuance of all purchase orders to ensure inclusion of required specifications, prices, terms and conditions by performing the duties personally or through assistant personnel. Responsible for the coordination, sequencing, capacity analysis and execution of production schedules in manufacturing including Sales & Operations (S&OP) planning to detailed production planning, execution and control. Also responsible for coordinating with direct and indirect inside sales management regarding customer contact in all areas relating to inquiries, orders, scheduling, delivery or other customer issues and other supply chain-related questions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from four-year college or university (e.g. business, supply chain, or technical) is preferred; equivalent experience may be substituted. APICS/ISM/Supply Chain certification or willingness to complete certification program within two years of employment.
Five years of progressive experience in professional materials position(s) is desired. Cable and electronic component purchasing experience desired or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong management and team building Skills; five years’ supervisory experience is required.
Advanced materials management skills including planning, purchasing, sourcing, warehousing, inventory control, shipping and receiving/logistics, and/or manufacturing engineering.
Experience in Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement.
Strong project management skills.
Strong skills in work planning, capacity analysis, and scheduling.
Exceptional negotiation skills.
Excellent communication skills, to include advanced customer interface skills.
Advanced knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems, as well as manufacturing process and procedures, and the ability to share this knowledge with others.
An energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards and a positive professional image; flexibility and ability to function comfortably in a fast paced, constantly changing and ambiguous environment.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations, and to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures. General P&L understanding a strong plus.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, suppliers, and employees. Portrays a positive and professional image. Ability to establish relations with a wide range of personalities, cultural backgrounds and educational levels.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as percentages, ratios, and proportions to job-related situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Computer skills in MS Office are required; advanced skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads the functions of raw material sourcing, inventory control, production control, demand planning, warehousing, export compliance, supplier quality, and logistics. Dotted-line accountability for effective partnership with purchasing and the commercial team; must consistently ensure that the outputs and activities of these teams are aligned with St Augustine priorities
Responsible for managing suppliers and sources to ensure effective cost and service performance.
Acts as liaison between functional areas to drive the correct behaviors and decision-making processes that support an efficient, well-coordinated supply chain, ultimately supporting the business objectives.
Supports, participates in, and/or drives Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) initiatives and activities per corporate guidance specifically including quarterly meetings, follow up documentation and other requirements.
Proactively coordinates with sales, customer service, and other functions to track new business and product development and resulting activities within the facility; serves as an advocate for sales and customer needs and communicates initiatives and priorities within the facility.
Works with the Division ACIT supply chain group to effectively implement supply chain improvements and productivity savings initiatives (e.g. SRM, SCOS, and other activities).
Develops collaborative/partnering relationships with key suppliers, including objectives and measures, to promote processes that will reduce lead times and costs and insure product and service quality such as vendor managed inventories (VMI)/consignment, electronic data transfer or Internet ordering.
Manages the Sales & Operations (S&OP) process.
Responsible for production planning, capacity planning, and scheduling activities.
Ensures MRP/ERP system is maintained and updated via periodic review, day-to-day activities and other appropriate measures.
Ensures focus and management of working capital improvement efforts. Ensures slow-moving inventory review processes (e.g. Supply Chain Material Review Boards) are in place and routinely conducted; arranges for disposal of surplus and obsolete materials. Works directly with plant controller on the amount of reserve that is adequate and communicates when it has been executed against.
Works with Sales to effectively translate sales forecast demand into the plant capacity schedule.
Analyzes raw material market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and prepares market analysis reports.
Prepares departmental budget and monitors expenditure of budgeted funds.
Manages the establishment and documentation of departmental procedures and practices to ensure efficient operation. Participates in, supports, and/or drives continuous improvement within the supply chain function and broader business processes
Manages the process for the preparation and issuing of purchase orders and change notices insuring the inclusion of required specifications, prices, terms and conditions, and other relevant purchasing information.
Works closely with Sales to understand the business strategies for product lines and strategically aligns our procurement practices and supply chain in support of business strategy.
Informs Production, Sales, and Engineering departments of required lead times, availability, and status of ordered components and consumables.
Interprets and enforces company policies and safety regulations.
Prepares reports of purchasing and production planning measures against objectives.
Responsible for performance of the following key metrics: customer on-time delivery, supplier on-time delivery and quality performance and others as assigned.
Other duties may be assigned
Overall direction, coordination and evaluation of supervisory and non-supervisory personnel. Carries out leadership responsibilities in accordance with company policies, procedures, safety, and applicable laws.
Interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assisting, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Provides ongoing training to staff to develop and encourage their technical and operational performance. Meet with staff on a timely basis for performance evaluations and goal setting.
Ensures company standard practices and procedures are followed.