Job Description

ARi, headquartered in East Peoria, IL, USA, is a rapidly expanding global engineering enterprise. The essence of our "i" symbolizes our distinctiveness from competitors – an embodiment of innovation, intelligence, ingenuity, and insight. Boasting a diverse team of over 1,500 engineering experts hailing from various nations and cultures across the globe, we are excellently poised to provide intricate and personalized resolutions to our esteemed clients.

About the role :Manage the supply chain interaction between 6 Sigma Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) projects and the worldwide drivetrain value streams. Ensure component & prime product facilities, parts, & dealers are working towards the earliest CPI effectivity while minimizing scrap & re-work. This single point of contact will proactively identify & prevent future supply chain issues and be the “go-to SME” on supply chain best practices

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure awareness of pending/active CPI projects to communicate/manage anticipated impact to the value chain (create single view)
• Proactively collaborate with black belts, purchasing, supply chain, and engineering to phase in / phase out components across multiple worldwide facilities to optimize CPI effectivity & minimize scrap
• Manage service letter inventory requirements & work with service engineering & purchasing to resolve issues
• Provide on-going visibility of expected scrap & CPI effectivity dates
• Obtain component and machine serial number effectivity
• Consolidate reporting & visualizations
• Interface with operations and depot supply chain analysts & provide feedback for drivetrain efficiency gains
• Create/facilitate/manage ISR/PSR (Part Stocking Requests) in close collaboration with product support
• Act as the Supply Chain SME and coach/advise Black Belts on minimizing value chain disruptions
• Identify & implement/leverage process/tool effectiveness improvements

Required Skills:

Supply chain theory & terminology w/ basic computer skills.
Demonstrated excellent project management skills, team leadership skills, and excellent communication skills
Desired Skills:
Knowledge of other functions that provide inputs regularly, i.e., Product Development, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Operations. Must have the ability to learn and do quality analysis

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business or an equivalent level of work experience.
• Five years of professional level experience minimum
PMP Certification is a plus

The Benefits of Working at ARi

At ARi, our commitment to our employees goes beyond the workplace, ensuring comprehensive benefits. From day one, full-time employees enjoy group health, dental, and life insurance coverage. Additionally, vision coverage is accessible starting the following month.
Recognizing the significance of rejuvenation, we provide paid time off, sick days, company holidays, and maternity/paternity leave to our full-time staff. In times of loss, we also offer bereavement support. Furthermore, a 401(k) program is maintained for eligible employees.
Embracing diversity as a strength, we welcome individuals from all walks of life, as we believe it fortifies our organization. If you're seeking to join a team that values diversity, upholds employee well-being, and fulfills professional needs, we encourage you to apply today!