Director, Integrated Supply Chain Process

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Southfield, MItime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 5 Days Agojob requisition :
R24368
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* Position Summary:

** The Director, Integrated Supply Chain Process is a pivotal role within Methode’s Procurement team. The role reports into the VP, Materials Planning & Logistics, and will be responsible to understand, develop and deploy planning & execution processes necessary to meet functional and business requirements. This role involves a combination of responsibilities including collaborating with key internal stakeholders and leadership to understand requirements and translate into actions required for Global Procurement & Supply Chain execution.

Additionally, this role will act as Functional lead within the wider Enterprise Operating System Program, “Methode Connect”.
** Key Responsibilities****:
*** Lead and optimize global supply chain strategies to support organizational goals, emphasizing efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement.
* Provide a lead for all Supply Chain teams in planning and execution processes
* Lead program workshops and meetings as required
* Work with cross functional teams and contractor teams to establish and execute deployment plans
* Develop and deploy the Integrated Supply Chain Operating System (OS)
* Map process flows and procedures so that simplification is obtained, and operational efficiencies are gained
* Standardize global processes wherever possible, localize wherever necessary
* Create clearly defined and mutually agreeable success metrics for each new system or process and establish a plan to track, monitor, and measure the success of those processes
* Develop OS task-boards, audits and tools to measure progress and adherence to processes
* Develop and execute change management strategies for process transformations and system implementations.
* Foster a culture of continuous improvement by actively identifying areas for process innovation, efficiency gains, and risk mitigation.
* Identify and mitigate risks associated with supply chain processes and systems.
* Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal controls, and industry standards in supply chain management processes.
* Align process design to digital supply-chain tools to enhance supply-chain innovations and solutions
** Core Competencies
*** Strong capability to work and influence cross-functionally and drive continuous process and system improvements (relentlessly challenges & improves)
* Expertise in process-mapping, value-stream mapping or similar improvement techniques, using tools such as Microsoft Visio
* Create a bias for action through strong interpersonal and leadership skills
* Experience of planning, leading, and managing global projects
* Proficient at achieving high levels of engagement and empowerment of cross-functional, multi-dimensional teams
* Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to design training material and deliver training
* Ability to explain complex processes in understandable terms and develop presentations to sell an idea and take decisions
* Extensive knowledge of S&OP, forecasting, planning and inventory management processes
* Strong supply chain and statistical, analytical capability
* Promotes Core Values and Organizational Learning
* Candidate must be an independent, organized, customer focused, self-motivated problem solver
* Ability to travel 15-30% of the time, perhaps more during global deployments
** Qualifications
* * Required* Fluent English Language
* Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Engineering or Information Systems
* Experience with in the Automotive or Electronics indutries* 5 years of experience in a discipline of Supply Chain Management
* Experience of driving Continuous Process Improvements
* Thorough understanding of S&OP/S&OE
* Solid understanding of supply chain operations, especially inventory control, planning, forecasting and scheduling
* Thorough understanding of ERP data parameters
* Strong change management and program management skills Preferred
* MSc in Supply-Chain or MBA
* IBF/APICS Certified (CPIM,…