Supply Chain Specialist

Winchester Interconnect•Houston, TX

About The Position

At Winchester Interconnect, we dream big, have fun, and get stuff done! Our mission is to inspire the most innovative team, designing and delivering interconnect solutions that empower customers to shape the future. We focus on our people and are committed to engaging talent of all experiences, skill sets, backgrounds, and walks of life. As our Supply Chain Specialist, you will be responsible for developing a stable supply base through long-term and strategic relationships with suppliers. The Supply Chain Specialist will also be responsible for delivering business results including Safety, Quality, and KPIs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related experience
5 years of experience in materials (purchasing, planning, inventory control, etc.) or equivalent required
Strong communication and organizational skills to support process, and manufacturing functions
Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to share knowledge at appropriate levels of the organization

Nice To Haves

3 or more years of in a manufacturing environment or manufacturing management preferred
Import/Export Trade Compliance experience preferred

Responsibilities

Works with production teams to set, track, and execute daily and weekly goals for the work center that take into account personnel and equipment constraints but support overall rate targets (KPI)
Manages the cost center and monitor KPIs to track performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions as necessary
Leads and manages all procurement and materials management activities including order placement, supplier reduction/evaluation/certification, supplier follow-up, price negotiation and compliance with government procurement regulations
Ensures all the material management policies are consistent with the inventory control objectives
Optimizes Inventory storage location. Setup Min Max, reduce E&O, and improve the overall layout of the stock room.
Works closely with divisional materials personnel to maintain continuity with purchasing and supplier management processes
Facilitates corporate purchasing and materials initiatives including common part numbers, supplier-managed inventory, consolidated purchasing agreements, supplier reduction, and supplier quality certifications
Conducts performance review, corrective action, and goal setting for direct reports
Provides career development, mentoring, and succession planning
Maintains AS9100, ISO9001 standards for ITAR-compliant facility
Works with a global network of suppliers, with a focus on long-term relationship building, capacity planning and analysis for production based on demand and timeliness
Leads by example, holds people accountable and utilizes data to make informed decisions
Partners with management, production, engineering, sales, employees, vendors, and customers to have a positive impact on the organization
Work closely with production, purchasing, and engineering departments to maintain schedules and implement changes and revisions in operational procedures
Walk the process flow of the assigned group of work centers and/or buildings to identify the needs of the operators and assemblers
Provide administrative support as needed to the department to ensure efficient operations
Leads and promotes Continuous Improvement events and activities
Defines, modifies, or improves product flow to improve efficiency and reduce waste
Focuses on driving Safety, quality, and productivity