Supply Chain Manager
Job Role Description :
- Plan, develop, organize, direct, manage and evaluate the personnel, operations and budget of an organization’s supply chain or a supply chain services company
- Lead and manage production planning, customer service, purchasing, inventory control, forecasting,warehousing, transportation and other areas are required
- Develop analytics, systems and data management capabilities, including metrics and reports
- Direct the hiring, training, supervision, mentoring, and performance evaluations of supply chain staff
- Direct, coordinate, assign, monitor and review the work of individuals engaged in supply chain related duties
- Understand customers’ needs, service those needs, and maintain and develop positive business relationships with a customer’s key personnel involved in or directly relevant to supply chain activities
- Manage vendor relationships (e.g., third party logistics)
- Collaborate with staff, other departments, senior management, and decision makers to share information, problem solve, and to clarify management objectives
- Oversee organization wide management of the strategic sourcing, procurement, contracting, and evaluation of services
- Manage / coordinate the sales and operations planning process including supply / demand forecasting, inventory management, and on time delivery
- Develop annual plans with prioritization and resourcing; develop and / or participate in the development of the supply chain strategy for the organization
- Manage and / or execute procurement related functions (e.g., develop and implement contract management and procurement frameworks, sourcing strategies, negotiate agreements, draft and manage contracts, etc.)
- Monitor and analyze current trends in the marketplace
- Identify and manage risk within the supply chain; address tactical and strategic supply chain issues
- Stay informed of advances in supply chain technology and approaches, and apply within the organization to improve supply chain processes
- Establish key performance indicators, monitor ongoing performance, and improve performance against set goals
- Develop and implement new systems, best practices, inventory control, demand planning, and other optimizations in order to grow the business
Education Level Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain management, business administration, economics, etc. Master’s degree preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Experience :
- Ability to manage logistics of all aspects of supply chain, from product development to the shipment of finished items.
- Experience working as Purchasing Manager required; experience working as a Master Scheduler or a Senior Buyer preferred
- Possess global awareness, good business ethics, and an understanding of legal contracts.
- Experience working across silos and different cultures
- Good soft skills like communication, effective presentation, and multicultural understanding
- Years of Experience Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status
