Supply Chain Manager

ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURER seeking Supply Chain Manager Manufacture technology and Defense electronics POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for management of inventory and purchasing procedures, determining supply needs, purchase supplies and materials according to specifications and supervise receiving procedures across multiple manufacturing sites.  Manage and ensure collaboration among staff focused on purchasing, materials management and configuration management.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 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 of the job.  Other duties may be assigned.

Effectively manage, evaluate and coach team comprised of Buyers, Engineering Production Services, Quoting Specialist and Proposal Administrator. Develop team with established goals/metrics and track progress, with emphasis on professional development. Maintain inventory levels to ensure on-time production while minimizing on-hand inventory.

Continually drive for increased inventory turns.

Continue programs of exploration for new suppliers and processes to achieve the optimum quality, reliability, prices, continuity, and delivery.

Provide management team with accurate and relevant data/metrics to drive continuous improvement and decision making. Remain current on industry trends, notifying relevant team members of potential issues/changes.

Manage the Government-Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP). Manage supplier relationships, lead negotiations, and track quality, price and delivery metrics.

Modify processes and procedures for shipping, receiving, transport, and inventory control to reduce waste and increase throughput.

Interface with Program Managers on the planning and forecasting of customer orders to meet shipments. Ensure that company standard practices and procedures are followed in connection with all materials and department functions. Other duties as assigned.