Manager, Supply Chain

** H&V is a global leader in filtration and energy storage solutions.
** Our advanced materials are used in nearly every industry and touch every aspect of modern life. Wherever you work, live or travel, chances are an H&V solution is close by, contributing to a cleaner, healthier, more sustainable world.
** H&V serves the world from 13 strategically located facilities.
** Our footprint in the Americas, Europe and Asia lets us meet the unique requirements of global and regional customers efficiently, accurately and cost effectively, while capturing supply chain efficiencies. These advantages help make H&V a valuable partner and a true worldwide leader.
** Our success comes from our ability to adapt, our values and the people of H&V.
** We act with integrity, and we treat customers, partners and each other with dignity and respect. We live these values every day and could not have prospered for more than 200 years without them.
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* POSITION SUMMARY:

** Supply Chain Manager is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end supply chain processes, including procurement, logistics, inventory management, and distribution, to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery of goods and services. The Supply Chain Manager will play a critical role in optimizing supply chain operations, reducing costs, and improving performance across the entire supply chain network. Key to success is the ability to perform strategic planning, process optimization, supplier management, and risk mitigation to achieve operational excellence and meet business objectives.

** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
*** Provide safety leadership for supply chain operations, supported by Corporate Supply Chain.
* Provide leadership of the supply chain activities and people on the site, supported by the Corporate Supply Chain.
* Collaborate and partner with the Corporate Production Planning and Scheduling team.
* Develop and continuously improve the supply chain strategy for the site, including raw material availability for production, raw material and finished goods inventory levels, production planning, finished goods management, and inbound and outbound logistics including OTD to final customer.
* Ensure that raw materials, packaging supplies and finished products are available at the right time and in the right quantity.
* Ensure quality materials are delivered, received, stored, consumed, and shipped according to the current procedures.
* Ensure the inventory management process is implemented, and cycle counts are executed in accordance with established procedures.
* Manage logistics, including internal and external warehouse management, and report delivery dates to customers.
* Ensure the best quality/cost effective transportation inbound and outbound, domestic and international, working with the Corporate Supply Chain.
* Ensure that any variation in inventory levels is justified and approved by the Plant Manager and Finance before adjustments are made.
* Report on KPI’s as defined by the Site Manager and Corporate Supply Chain.  Including participation and preparing to present the daily on-time delivery (OTD) report at structured Tier meetings, to review machine status and address operational concerns.
* Lead daily operational reviews, and planned inbound/outbound shipments, and establish the day’s priorities with Shipping, yard, and dock personnel.
* Investigate and resolve discrepancies in customer orders and shipping dates, partnering with Customer Service and Scheduling to make revisions as needed.
* Coordinate with Procurement and Customer Service on upcoming machine orders, packaging requirements, and raw material inventory levels.
* Direct yard and back-dock operations, including trips to reclaim supplies and other…