Regional Supply Chain Manager, Global Service Americas

* Identify and qualify new suppliers to improve cost, quality, and lead time.
* Collaborate with Quality and Engineering teams to develop the quality and capability of approved suppliers.
* Aide in the development and release of component inspection plans.
* Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for supplier non-conformances.
* Monitor and audit supplier quality performance; drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
* Support new product launches with supplier readiness assessments.
* Develop a regional supplier scorecard system to track quality, on-time delivery, responsiveness, and issue resolution.
* Manage and develop a cross-functional team across procurement, warehouse, and supplier quality.
* Align regional operations with global supply chain goals and KPIs.
* Develop and manage departmental budgets and performance metrics.
* Foster continuous improvement efforts, including ERP and supply chain planning systems.
* Serve as a key escalation point for regional supply chain issues, ensuring timely resolution and stakeholder alignment.
* Partner with repair shops, field service teams, and parts planners to proactively forecast and plan inventory needs.
* Aide in the development of and maintain the supply chain procedures in the quality manual, ensuring team compliance.
* Accountable for all activities related to purchasing and logistics for Parts, Service Centers, Field Service and Tool Containers. Ensuring timely resolution and stakeholder alignment.
* Develop strategic partnership with key suppliers (FWA, LTSA, MA, etc.)
* Assist Business Unit Managers to expand their scope of supply via enlarged suppliers network
* Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (MBA preferred).
* 5+ years of experience in supply chain management within a manufacturing/OEM environment.
* Proven leadership experience managing multi-site or regional teams.
* Strong knowledge of procurement, logistics, and supplier quality systems.
* Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and supply chain analytics tools.
* Lean/Six Sigma certification or experience strongly preferred.
* Strategic thinking with hands-on execution capability
* Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management
* Analytical mindset with data-driven decision-making
* Collaborative leadership and communication skills
* Continuous improvement and cost optimization orientation
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