Job Title: Immediate Supply Chain ManagerJob DescriptionThe Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for managing, developing, and improving material planning, purchasing/supply chain operations, production/repair scheduling, and warehouse/logistic operations. The goal is to ensure an on-time, quality flow of material for uninterrupted production while minimizing inventory costs. As a leader, the focus will be on collaborating with the functional BU Team participants (buyers and planners) to identify problems, use data to understand problems, determine root causes, and develop effective corrective actions.Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and manage cross-functional, fully integrated planning processes that incorporate make vs buy, capacity planning, scheduling, inventory, material, and associated cost elements.
Perform analysis of customer demand, sales forecasts, and historical material usage to develop and execute build-to-order and build-to-forecast plans.
Prepare customer delivery reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends, and use information to proactively communicate potential late deliveries.
Establish and supervise production scheduling activities by monitoring material inventories, tracking progress of production, and reviewing factors that affect schedules.
Develop and execute a sourcing strategy to meet the company’s business growth and sourcing requirements.
Identify, develop, and manage effective relationships with existing and potential suppliers of goods and services to meet established cost, quality, and delivery targets. Implement and manage systems to evaluate, monitor, and report supplier scorecard performance.
Coordinate and work with quality, design and manufacturing engineering, machining, and assembly operations to ensure 100% on-time delivery by establishing and monitoring schedules to proactively identify and address any issues.
Participate as a leading manager of the Operations team in making cross-functional operational decisions and coordinate closely with the Business Unit Managers.
Develop long-term goals and objectives for purchasing and planning and track performance using selected KPIs.
Work closely with Business Units and Engineering, as well as BU Managers during new product development/redesign phase to ensure purchased product costs, quality standards, and product availability fall within the established criteria of the Company/Project.
Essential Skills
Management skills
Supply chain management
Procurement
Logistics
Inventory management
Purchasing
Customer service
Vendor management
Data entry
Experience in management of materials and sourcing within a design and manufacturing environment
Working knowledge and understanding of ERP/MRP systems and their use in a manufacturing environment
Experience managing a team of direct reports
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Decisive leadership skills
Problem-solving under pressure
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business, management, or other related discipline
Master's degree in a related field is a plus
Experience with EXACT MAX is a plus
Must meet ITAR requirements
Work EnvironmentThe Supply Chain Manager will work in an office environment with standard hours of 8am to 5pm, following a 9/80 schedule. A 9/80 work schedule is an alternative work arrangement where employees work 80 hours over nine days instead of ten, giving them an extra day off every other week.About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.
