Supply Chain Business Manager

Are you a Supply Chain Business Manager looking to join one of the top companies in the Aerospace and Defense industry?

Are you looking to further your career and grow?

Do you have experience in Supply Chain, Operations, or production environment, preferably in a semiconductor/manufacturing environment ?

If you answered yes to those three questions, then apply today!

Acara Solutions seeks highly qualified candidates to work onsite for our client in Tualatin, OR Interested?

• Plans, schedules, and monitors the movement of materials through the production cycle to determine materials purchases.
• Obtains materials using engineering and production schedules to maintain inventory at planned levels (i.e., Just in Time purchases, use of EOQ - Economic Order Quantities).
• Resolves discrepancies. Creates and maintains bills of material and parts/commodities numbers in supply chain management or other enterprise-wide systems.
• Ensures material standards are met, and non-conformances or variances are approved and minimized.
• Develops specifications for new contract orders. Gathers quotations, examines bids, and makes awards.
• Monitors cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value.
• Evaluates vendor reliability and develops new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are no longer competitive.
• This Supply Chain Business Manager (SBM) position is an individual contributor who plays a vital role in managing suppliers in the RF commodity, with a core responsibility to ensure finished goods are delivered per plan.
• The SBM will work with suppliers to manage and improve their processes, drive operational excellence in supply chain operations, and participate in continuous improvement programs.
• Plan, schedule, and monitor material flow through the production cycle to determine procurement needs.
• Establish supplier goals to align material delivery with forecasted demand.
• Define and track supplier performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Evaluate quality, delivery, and cost benchmarks, and assess risks tied to supply base selection.
• Lead initiatives to deploy best-known methods in procurement, inventory control (JIT, Kanban, min/max), and manufacturing strategies.
• Develop presentations, white papers, and process flow charts to support continuous improvement.
• Partner with Product Management, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Supplier Quality Engineering to resolve supply challenges.
• Collaborate with Engineering and suppliers to troubleshoot complex issues and ensure timely delivery of critical materials.
• Monitor product cost with suppliers to prevent negative PPV and support cost reduction efforts.
• Drive improvements in supplier manufacturing processes to enhance product quality and on-time delivery.
• Manage key performance indicators including:
• Supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD)
• Consignment program effectiveness
• Lead-time reduction
• Inventory optimization and E&O mitigation

Here's what you'll get:

Pay: $/hr

Hours:

40 hours/week

Length:
Temporary (12 months)

Does that sound like a good fit?

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About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies attract and retain top talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver comprehensive staffing solutions, including contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services, worldwide.

Required Skills /

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in supply chain or Operations or Engineering or Business
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Supply Chain, Operations, or production environment, preferably in a semiconductor/manufacturing environment
• Minimum 8 years of experience in interfacing with customers and suppliers and managing these relationships, with knowledge of supply chain management business processes.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Program Management, exhibit attention to detail, sense of urgency

Preferred Skills /

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Supply Chain Management
• MBA Degree
• Ability to add value, reduce costs, and make business improvements.
• SAP experience
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in fast paced environment.
• Creative thinking and strong problem-solving capabilities
• Exceptional interpersonal relationship skills,
• Solid analytical and written/oral communication skills with the ability to communicate cross-functionally and with various levels of the organization

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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