Fehrer Supply Chain Manager

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for the direction and coordination of activities relating to the planning, procurement, controlling, and distribution of materials and products meeting the company’s objectives and customer requirements. He / She will supervise the scheduling process internally and externally while working closely with the Production Manager to support their manufacturing requirements and by ensuring on time delivery. This individual will also plan, schedule and coordinate departmental activities to fulfill sales orders, meet inventory requirements, and deliver manufactured products in a timely manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Cooperates with other top management personnel in formulating and establishing site specific policies, operating procedures, and goals pertaining to maintaining or exceeding customer quality requirements

Responsible for the following Key Metrics/Goals for the Department:

Zero Line Stops for Material Issues Average 5 days on hand for all materials

Finished Goods – 3.3

Semi-Finished Goods – 4.5

Components – 15

Chemicals - 5

Annual Department Turnover rate of less than 10%
Monthly transportation costs of $1.5% of sales

Monthly working capital (raw and finished goods inventory) SAP value of $ $2.0mZero recordable accidents and submission of all accident reports in less than 24 hours 3% annual cost reductions

Incoming Quality < 5 ppm Leads the Materials team and serves as the management representative for materials department related matters.

Organizes, supervises, and directs the work of logistical and scheduling personnel engaged in receiving, storing, shipping, scheduling production and delivering supplies and equipment

Analyzes contractual commitments, customer specifications, design changes, and other data to plan and develop logistic program activities from conceptual stage through life cycle of product

Develops and implements program activities, coordinates efforts of subcontractors, production departments, and field service personnel, and resolves problems in the area of logistics to ensure meeting of contractual commitments

Oversees the purchasing and/or contracting for materials, supplies, equipment, and services for the operation of the plant

Responsible for production schedules, make decisions concerning inventory and staffing, while communicating with Production department and Plant Manager.

Participates in the continuing exploration for new materials, suppliers, and processes to achieve the best possible quality, reliability, pricing, continuity and delivery

Prepares and issues purchase orders and change orders

Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy

Oversees all activities related to procurement of a commodity, from intent to purchase through delivery of commodity

Ensure correct shipments of international orders and hazardous material orders

In concert with Human Resources, provides Materials department related training for employees in the Materials department.

Knowledge in SAP Conduct audits and assessments to identify potential areas of risk and develop mitigation strategies. Understand and maintain audit compliance as it relates to the Maintenance Planner function. This would include the most currently applicable IATF 16949, ISO, and TISAX standard.

Follow all safety protocols and guidelines established by the company. Encourage safe practices and a safety-first mindset among coworkers.

Participates in the APQP and PPAP process

Additional duties as needed and assigned.

Knowledge in SAP Conduct audits and assessments to identify potential areas of risk and develop mitigation strategies. Understand and maintain audit compliance as it relates to the Supply Chain Manager function. This would include the most currently applicable IATF 16949, ISO, and TISAX standard.

Follow all safety protocols and guidelines established by the company. Encourage safe practices and a safety-first mindset among coworkers.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leads a small group of subordinates to meet the overall goals of the Materials department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each…