Supply Chain Manager

Meriden, CT based company is seeking a Supply Chain Manager for a direct hire role.

The Supply Chain Manager leads a team of buyer/planners on the execution of the site material plan in support of site operations. The role, and department, is a key contributor to the overall success of the site in regard to customer satisfaction through schedule attainment and product quality, as well as corporate objectives for revenue, margin and net working capital performance.

This role plans, directs and supervises the procurement of all materials, supplies, services, and equipment for our Meriden, CT site to ensure that all demand requirements are met by supply. The role manages the Supply Chain team to ensure all assigned material items are purchased as per accepted company standards, procedures, and policies.

The position will lead the team in analyzing material demand requirements to determine if material is required to be sourced and/or rescheduled in order minimize the level of on-hand inventory and financial obligation. Identifies and executes strategic procurement projects to reduce unit pricing, minimize inventory and improve inventory turns. Maintains supplier metrics with regards to quality, on-time delivery and pricing volatility. Studies market trends, interviews vendors and recommends sources of supply. Advances the operations planning process to achieve a predictable demand flow while optimizing working capital and preventing disruptions.
Required Skills & Experience

• Experience and comfort working with data from a variety of sources
• Leadership role in Operational Excellence, Lean and/or Continuous Improvement programs at a function and site level
• Advanced spreadsheet techniques (Excel) required
• ERP data analysis and report running (SAP) strongly preferred
• The ability to translate data into meaningful planning information for Finance, Sales and Operations teams.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly identify issues and find workable solutions
• Understanding of Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) techniques and concepts
• Manufacturing requirements planning
• Able to manage multiple projects/processes under tight concurrent deadlines
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Applies knowledge to resolve unprecedented problems or issues
• Bachelor's degree (BA) from four-year college or university and a minimum of eight years related experience and/or training. Educational requirement may be waved for significant experience and/or Supply Chain Management Certifications.
• APICS Certification strongly desired

What You Will Be Doing

• Leads the day-to-day operations of the Supply Chain Team, including the activities of all material buyer/planners.
• Supervise the Supply Chain Department to ensure assigned products are purchased as per accepted company guidelines (i.e. ISO procedures).
• Collaborate with global team to drive strategic sourcing locally, support global initiatives, and share best practices
• Measure impact of sourcing, planning, and purchasing execution and leverage visual management to communicate results and opportunities for improvement
• Responsible for identifying, establishing and managing Supply Chain Department goals and objectives with primary focus on inventory control, cost management, material support and supplier/partner metrics.
• Leads development and implementation of the team Operational Excellence and Lean program while being a key contributor to the overall site and division continuous improvement programs.
• Negotiate and direct development of purchase orders, supply agreements, supply contracts and competitive bids to support competitive situations.
• Develop and implement strategies for negotiations of price reductions and payment terms
• Analyze material requirements through MRP forecasts or special requests, and initiate purchasing activity based on current needs analysis.
• Continuous assessment of Supplier metrics and ability to conform to required standards as established in conjunction with Operations teams and other stakeholders.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of "Supplier Scorecards" to measure performance and partner with Manufacturing and Quality to evaluate performance.
• Facilitate activities between supplier and internal customers in communicating requests and resolving problems such as design issues, changes in specifications, and/or non-compliance in both product quality & documentation.
• Perform consistent material operations review to ensure planned demand is met by supply requirement
• Assist in resolving problems with purchases or services; discuss defective or unacceptable goods/services with users, suppliers or inspection/quality control to determine source trouble/problem and appropriate corrective action.
• Lead supplier selection and qualification team.
• Regularly review open orders with regards to changes in demand and inventory position, reschedule/cancel order accordingly to maintain minimized levels of inventory
• General purchasing duties such issuing purchase orders and order entry
• Prepare reports and presentations, and work on special projects as required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervisory responsibility for Procurement Department staff of Buyer/Planner’s

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentage, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts to basic algebra and geometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY 

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of possible solutions in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) and/or APICS certification desirable

The Offer

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time
• Basic Life/AD&D
• Disability
• Commuter Benefits
• 401K

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.