Supply Chain Manager
Tyler/Longview Area
CRT1109
CLIENT OVERVIEW
Our Client has been supplying a diverse line of high performance systems and components to the commercial vehicle industry for over 60+ years. Their mission is to engineer advanced commercial vehicle solutions and create exceptional customer experiences in our passion of improving the safety of the commercial vehicles for whom they make components. They are consistently recognized as a world-class manufacturer of innovative and exciting commercial vehicle solutions. The values of safety, excellence and respect, drive everything that Our Client stands for as an organization.
JOB SUMMARY
This position has the responsibility of: (1) selecting appropriate suppliers, (2) negotiating prices and payment terms, (3) making purchase commitments for the assigned services and/or materials and resolving issues regarding shipping and (4) invoicing errors with suppliers.
The position will also have the responsibility of: (1) developing and maintaining supplier metrics, (2) working alone or in teams to maintain appropriate inventory levels, (3) manage inventory accuracy through effective cycle count and physical inventory programs, (4) provide support for new product development and (5) communicate relevant information as necessary.
As a member of the management team, this role will provide resources and direct the team to ensure that there are sufficient internal control environment to meet the financial reporting and operations support needs for the company and to comply with the regulatory requirements.
Position reports to Director of Operations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Safety:
Embrace the values of Our Client’s safety pledge in each of the below responsibilities. Participate in the organization’s safety culture and aim to continuously improve safety within all aspects of your work.
Respect:
Foster a work environment that promotes mutual respect of all colleagues and creates an environment focused on a dual-bottom line.
Excellence:
Promote Our Client’s Culture by exhibiting the five principles of exemplary leadership: Modeling the Way, Inspiring a Shared Vision, Enabling Others to Act, Challenging the Process, and Encouraging the Heart.
Develop and implement commodity strategic plans and objectives focused on supporting the company’s current and long-term goals or needs.
Performs procurement functions within the guidelines of the company’s policies, standard operating procedures, and departmental procedures.
Develops partnership/alliance relationship with assigned suppliers to establish reliable supply source for the company. Lead negotiations with current and potential suppliers for cost reduction and/or value added services.
Communicate routinely, informally, and formally, to peers, management, as appropriate, current information on supplier’s shipments, process improvement activities, commodity-pricing trends, and other relevant events and/or issues.
Works alone and in teams for continuous improvement of internal and external processes and/or factors that affect quality, delivery, service, inventory levels and cost/price.
Expedites supplier deliveries and conducts follow-up when necessary. Provide support and perform procurement functions for R&D/Prototype and Engineering team with new product development to reduce our time to market.
Help resolve invoicing and shipping issues between suppliers and company accounting/receiving functions.
Manage inventory to ensure metrics are achieved. Ex. Inventory accuracy, variances, turns, average inventory valuation, total cost of ownership, etc.
Develops daily, weekly, and/or monthly routines for the department to ensure alignment to applicable portions of the BPD
Works alongside colleagues to develop strategic goals for the Longview SC organization.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree Required; Master's Preferred
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) designation, highly preferred or required to be obtained within three years of employment.
SIOP experience preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills- specifically with external vendors/suppliers.
ERP experience preferred.
Microsoft Office experience required.
Experience with materials negotiation preferred.
COMPENSATION
Base Salary (DOE) $110-130 +
Relocation Assistance
PTO
Potential Bonus of 10%
Excellent Benefit Package