Salary Range: $100,000 - $140,000Position SummaryYou will be responsible for leading and managing our global supply chain strategy and operations. This includes building and managing the supplier base, supporting demand and supply planning, coordinating the global roll-out of new production processes and ensuring smooth and efficient customer order fulfillment.Essential Functions  Develop and implement a global supply chain strategy that aligns with the company's overall goals and objectivesIdentify potential suppliers, analyze capabilities and build and manage a network of capable suppliers and production partnersLead RFI/ RFQ/ RFP and strategic sourcing process and review, analyze and clarify quote packages from suppliersLead contractual negotiations with suppliers and manage relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials and productsAct as interface between process development and production teams and plan & coordinate the roll-out of new production processes in different Oetiker production locationsMonitor and analyze supply chain performance, identify areas for improvement and implement process changes if neededPartner with KAM, Program Management and Production to plan sales projections and production capacity needs (Sales & Operations Planning)Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement global logistics and distribution processes for polymer products to ensure smooth customer order fulfillmentAct as an advisor to Engineering, providing information and guidance on availability and cost of supplies and materialsWork closely alongside Program Management and other key stakeholders to ensure milestone fulfillment in customer programs
