Supply Chain Manager Job Stamford area,Connecticut USA,Supply Chain/Logistics

Are you a seasoned Supply Chain Manager looking to join a well-established Specialty Manufacturing firm as a part of their leadership team? Our client, an industry leading Connecticut based manufacturer of specialized industrial products with multiple locations and multiple business lines both domestically and internationally is currently seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead their sourcing, purchasing and inventory planning functions for the global operations of the firm.

The primary function of this position is to oversee the firm’s supply chain team, overseeing the strategic initiatives and direction for how the company sources and supplies materials in all markets. This role is both operational in nature as well as strategic.

Essential Functions of the Supply Chain Manager – Specialty Manufacturing

Develop and lead our sourcing strategy to reduce risk, optimize cost, and improve supplier performance
Build strong, redundant supplier relationships; manage vendor scorecards
Lead and mentor supply chain team
Negotiate purchase agreements and constantly drive cost-saving initiatives
Monitor price evolution of components and raw materials developing strategies to minimize cost impact on manufactured products
Develop and maintain forecasting and replenishment models aligned with production, S&OP, and new product introduction
Monitor inventory levels using real-time ERP data, driving accuracy and availability
Ensure and oversee inventory control
Lead the end-to-end purchasing process: PO creation, supplier communication, and invoice resolution
Ensure compliance with purchasing guidelines and continually enhance procurement workflows
Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Production, Marketing and Customer Service to align procurement with customer needs and business goals
Provide material availability insight for product launches and production planning
Champion a culture of proactive procurement strategy
Introduce systems and automation to elevate supply chain performance and scalability.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

of the Supply Chain Manager – Specialty Manufacturing

Proven track record of serving as a leader of supply chain in a manufacturing environment
Strategic thinker capable of driving marketing initiatives in multiple complimentary divisions
Exceptionally high Emotional Quotient, ability to connect with people
Ability to operate in a very high-paced and dynamic environment
High ethical standards
Ability to put systems in place to ensure timely, accurate and meaningful reporting
Demonstrated ability to develop and effectively implement a strategic vision
Ability to mentor and connect with both junior and senior level team members
Strong systems judgment and understanding of others

Training and Experience Requirements for the Supply Chain Manager – Specialty Manufacturing

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering or similar
10+ years of procurement, inventory management & supply chain leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial production environment
Strong ERP Experience
Strong MRP, S&OP, forecasting and multi-site inventory control experience
Experience managing multi-location teams
Lean background a plus

Key Words: Supply Chain Manager, purchasing, inventory control

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