Supply Chain Director Job Camden area,New Jersey USA,Supply Chain/Logistics

Defines Astrolab procurement strategy, objectives and guidelines in close collaboration with Sales, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Global Sourcing.

Talent Responsibilities Procurement

Defines Astrolab procurement strategy, objectives and guidelines in close collaboration with Sales, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Global Sourcing.

Active management of Astrolab supplier base:

Selects, manages, evaluates and develops the local supplier base in close alignment with Global Category strategies.
Optimizes our negotiation power (consolidated supplier portfolio, partnership approach vs. looking for new opportunities, identifying the benchmark, etc.).
Leads negotiations with key suppliers and set contracts or agreements (consignment stock, quantity contracts, GPAs) in adherence to prescribed purchasing standard to legally protect the company
Monitors supplier risks and their performance (delivery performance, quality level) to avoid supply constraints
Participates in supplier audits and meetings.

Reduce total cost of ownership

Targets the best total cost of ownership with supplier base (material cost, short lead times, streamlined logistics, delayed ownership, low inventory, limited liability, payment terms, etc.).
Promotes early involvement of key suppliers in projects.
Makes sure to be involved in the early stages of product design, CAPEX projects, larger customer biddings with 3rd party content and any other larger local indirect spend demands.
Maintains accurate purchasing data in ERP Monitors purchase price variances.
Monitors the Price Index on a monthly basis Monthly report on KPIs and projects to AL Operations Manager and Global Sourcing Management.

Manage and develop the Purchasing department

Manages & develops the procurement manager according to H+S company values and policies including job description, on the job training, training matrix, development plan and yearly appraisal.
Supervise the department objectives definition in accordance with pre-agreed corporate, Global Sourcing and AL objectives.
Ensures close collaboration with Global Sourcing Team.

Supply Chain Management:

Manage and develop the production Planning & MDM team:

Plans, schedules, coordinates, and monitors the flow of production orders through supply chain to meet customer delivery dates.
Proper management of delivery date escalations, involve senior management if necessary.
Interacts with customers (internal and external) to communicate delivery schedules and early warning notifications.
Reviews production schedules and capacity situation with manufacturing department to ensure smooth and on time operation of the production process.
Maintain reports for production planning activities and sequences.
Responsible for all relevant planning master data in SAP/ERP.
Implements defined planning strategies.
Strongly supports data accuracy in all systems within the organization: BOMs and Master Data.

Logistics:

Ensures effective and timely implementation of all Logistics daily operational goals inclusive of inbound receiving, outbound shipping, warehousing and inventory management.
Identifies enhancement opportunities and implements solutions for improvement.
Resolves problems concerning transportation, logistics systems or imports /exports.
Develops and initiates monthly reports having required project timelines, corporate metrics and productivity measurements.

Analysis & Continuous Improvements:

Continuous improvement on supplier lead times.
Defines and implements purchasing strategy. Runs frequent inventory analysis (low runner vs high runner / ABC-XYZ) and adjusts planning master data accordingly to constantly maintain a high performance.
Responsible for various projects affecting the job holder’s area.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Coaches and mentors direct reports, colleagues, customers, visitors, etc.
Provides leadership and support according to the H+S leadership principles and follows the Code of Responsible Business Conduct Ensures employee assessments are completed timely, accurately, equitable and…