Vendor Relationship Manager

MITSUBISHI LOGISNEXT AMERICAS INC•Walker, MI

1d•$60,300 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Logisnext Americas Inc. has supported customers for more than 100 years as a technology-driven forklift manufacturer. In addition to being a forklift manufacturer, we are also a total solutions provider offering scalable products and services from material handling and automation to extensive fleet support. Our Vendor Relationship Manager is responsible for building and maintaining an excellent Supply Chain for Logisnext's Service Parts business. This position builds strong relationships with our Supply Base and operational groups to ensure we operate our Parts Business efficiently, accurately, and expediently. You will work with hundreds of suppliers to drive down overall costs while improving operations by utilizing analytics and your ability to influence change with those suppliers. You will have candid discussions with suppliers about performance while developing improvement plans.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
2-7 years’ experience
Excellent Personal Relationship Skills along with strong written and verbal communication.
Ability to influence Suppliers to drive excellence through their organizations
Ability to work in a team environment and influence change internally and externally
Attention to detail and the ability to handle difficult situations/suppliers
Ability to lead candid discussions and to develop Corrective Action Plans for struggling suppliers.
Ability to identify and drive cost-down efforts with suppliers

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Analytics and SQL is beneficial
Experience in Parts Operations/Warehousing and a working knowledge of Supply Chains

Responsibilities

Supplier Management Analyze and discuss overall supplier performance and expectations, as defined. Identify and implement change to improve supplier performance Ensure we are partnered with the right vendors
Cost Management Ensure the lowest possible total cost through vendor negotiations and process improvements Working closely with Logisnext production and service parts buyers Analyze part, product group, and vendor performance and identify sourcing opportunities
Growth Ensure product training and corporate interactions with suppliers are up to date and supportive of our overall growth goals. Ensure suppliers are viable to support the continued growth of our program
Communication Build and maintain positive, productive relationships between Logisnext and suppliers. Actively participate in internal meetings and communications related to Suppliers and overall Supply Chain health

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays
Profit Sharing Opportunities
Flexible Spending and HSA Accounts
401k with automatic company contribution and company match
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Life, Dependent Life, and AD&D Insurance
Paid Parental Leave (Includes 6-8 weeks of maternity leave and 5 days of paternity leave)
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discounts
On-site fitness center (Houston)
On-the-job training and development