Senior Manager, Global Supply Chain

Nordson EFD, a global leader in Engineered Fluid Dispensing, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment.

Summary of the role

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected.

JOB SUMMARY Lead and drive the supply chain business performance, key supplier relationships, supply chain resiliency (risk), and supply chain optimization across the division while serving as the focal point for supporting and implementing SCM enterprise initaitives and regulatory requirements ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and lead the division’s global supply chain strategy in support of the overall division level business plan and objectives

Oversee the Supply Chain NBS Next initiatives and projects working with the businesses

Manage key supplier relationships and performance

Work with the businesses on key supplier improvement initiatives to drive overall supply chain performance improvement utilizing the supplier metrics/scorecards in Supply Chain Central (SCC)
Lead and work with the businesses on the development, oversight, and achievement of the annual material cost productivity targets and cost reduction funnel targets

Work with the Central Supply organization to obtain market intelligence for material cost drivers and indices and provide forward guidance to the businesses

Lead the capital leveraging process and strategy across the division

Serve as the focal point for cross-division key category strategies, supplier relationships, and contracts

Drive the division supplier consolidation process (NBS C/D suppliers)
Support and manage the Supplier Compliance Polling process (RoHS, REACH, Conflict Minerals, CTPAT, …)Lead the management of the accuracy and maintenance of the Nordson Supply Chain portal/database, commodity coding, and HTS coding

Lead the Supplier Risk Assessment process for the division

With with Central Supply on implementation of supply chain best practices

Lead the supply chain talent management within the division

Other duties as assigned EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT Detail-oriented, self-starter with strong communication and organizational skills.  The successful candidate will have a proven ability to multi-task and work collaboratively as well as independently in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree, Supply Chain Management or Engineering preferred

Experience:

Minimum 10+ years experience in Supply Chain operations with a global industrial manufacturer including taking on roles of progressively more responsibility PREFERRED SKILLS & ABILITIES Knowledge of commodity cost drivers and category strategy development

Ability to identify, develop and implement best practices based on lean supply chain principles.

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, influencing, and project management skills.

Team leadership and talent development

Ability to work cross-functionally and influence behaviors.

Proven ability to establish credibility and be decisive, ability to recognize and support organization priorities, mission and code of ethics.

Excellent attention to detail.

Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at any level

Ability to work in a fast paced environment with competing priorities; ability to multi-task Detail-oriented self starter

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Powerpoint, etc..WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS Office environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TRAVEL REQUIRED Estimated 25-30% Domestic & International#LI-NS1

Interested?

If you are interested in being a part of a team and creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, please apply online with your CV.About Nordson EFDNordson EFD is a world-leading designer and manufacturer of fluid dispensing systems and single-use fluid packaging. By joining our team today, you will help us bring innovative ideas to life. Nordson EFD is a global team that works to create systems and consumables that improve the fluid dispensing…