Supply Chain Manager - Materials

Overview

Job Purpose Manage and lead facility supply chain activities including strategic process transformation, supply chain planning, material requirements management and supplier performance. Ensures linkage between process, planning and execution.

Req 11608

City Muncie

• Direct reports are facility-based Supply Chain Analysts
• Responsible for achieving corporate supply chain performance targets focused on inventory reduction, increased inventory turns and improved order-to-delivery results.
• This position provides leadership and direction to supply chain teams responsible for the management of all facility supply functions in alignment with:
• Ensuring clean signal to supplier on part requirements (qty, date, priority within facility)
• Determining appropriate stocking strategies for each part (Plan for Every Part - PFEP)
• Processing PO Exception Messages in a timely fashion to ensure material is delivered to our requirements.
• Analyzing supply chain constraints and deploying corrective action.
• On time delivery and supplier performance
• Maintain strong supplier relationships
• First point of escalation for all supplier and part issues.
• Travel Required (10% - 20%)

• College or university degree related to Supply Chain, or equivalent experience, is required.

• Minimum of five years of demonstrated experience in Materials Planning & Inventory Control.
• Demonstrated knowledge of standard supply chain systems.
• Strong collaborative, interpersonal and communication skills to effectively work across functions to perform work deploying supply chain improvements.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading the deployment of supply chain improvements.
• Demonstrated understanding of manufacturing and operations standard processes and basic product knowledge;
• Strong leadership skills

• 6 Sigma project experience desired.
• APICS CPIM or CSPC National Certification desired
• BAAN LN

• Strength – Must be able to lift 35 lbs;
• Motion – The position spends the majority of time in an office setting, at desk utilizing office equipment;
• Vision/Hearing Requirements – May spend long periods of time in front of computer screen. Must be capable of using a variety of communication devices;
• Work Environment – Work in temperature-controlled environment in most situations. Must be capable of wearing PPE (safety glasses, hardhats, metatarsal boots, earplugs, gloves, etc.) No jewelry (on shop);
• Emotional Demands – Must have good communications skills and attention to details;
• Safety – Position is not safety sensitive buy will require use of appropriate PPE when in plant and production environments.

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
• Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs
• Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.
• Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines. EEO Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Purchasing

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