Supply Chain Manager; Supplier Development

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MX - Apodacatime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR108038

Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of Miller Knoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows Miller Knoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.
** GENERAL PURPOSE
** Leads team of supply chain individual contributors supporting aspects of production planning, material planning, inventory control and master scheduling. Responsible for reporting and ensuring efficient and cost-effective production planning to support customer requirements and manufacturing operations.  Also responsible for overall material planning site strategy, inventory levels, and supplier delivery performance to deliver high levels of customer reliability.  Accountable for delivering on key objectives and metrics while fostering high levels of team engagement.

Requires a high level of tactical day-to-day operations engagement.  This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our supply chain while playing a critical role in supplier development. As our business grows, you’ll help build strong supplier partnerships, improve capabilities, and drive continuous improvement initiatives     
** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
*** Ensures developmental opportunities for employees to achieve a dynamic workforce operating at its fullest potential.
* Serve as escalation point for team when urgent issues with delivery, customer reliability, quality or operations arise.
* Accountable to lead time to achieve individualized goals and objectives that support Miller Knoll’s corporate strategies.
* Manages and supports ongoing business relationships between suppliers and Miller Knoll in collaboration with Purchasing teams.
* Lead and participate in other projects and initiatives as requested.
* Provides data, analyses and reports (e.g. material availability, inventory, network analysis, supplier on-time delivery, etc.) for use in executive decision-making.
* Provides direction and leads Material Planning, Production Planning, Shipping, and Logistics.
* Reviews existing materials and processes and identifies areas for improvement. Participates in and may lead Miller Knoll Performance System (MKPS) continuous improvement initiatives.
* Effectively utilize supplier collaboration and supplier portal systems.
* Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
* Lead supplier development: assess capabilities, implement improvement plans, and support onboarding of new suppliers.
* Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
** QUALIFICATIONS
* * To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience
* Bachelor's degree in business or related field is required.  Master’s degree is preferred
* Minimum of five years' experience in manufacturing or other supply chain related fields.
* Experience in supplier development or supplier quality improvement projects.

Licenses and Certifications
* Supply Chain certifications such as APICS CPIM, CSCP or ISM preferred.

Skills and Abilities

* Prior leadership of individual contributors is preferred.
* Initiates and identifies teams to lead the development and implementation of new strategies relative to materials management processes, including optimizing material flow, improving communication flow, and improving overall efficiency across Miller Knoll’s internal network and external suppliers.
* Demonstrated ability to work in an environment with frequently changing priorities, and with different tasks, responsibilities…