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Patton Electronics Co. is Hiring a Director of Supply Chain Near Gaithersburg, MD
The Supply Chain Manager provides strategic direction and daily tactical support for all supply chain functions in international and domestic sourcing, distribution and warehousing including all aspects of purchasing, planning and scheduling, inventory, warehousing, shipping and receiving. The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for reducing costs and increasing efficiency throughout the supply chain while managing cashflow, inventory levels and lead times and ensuring quality, safety, and customer satisfaction are maintained.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Add value to the senior management team. Approach business challenges from a macro perspective
- Implement a fully functional supply chain management/production control infrastructure.
- Maintenance and accuracy of data in ERP system (costs, lead times, etc.)
- Purchasing, Planning, Inventory control/Warehousing, Receiving, Shipping
- Forecasting Demand.
- Creating Supply Plans.
- Managing RA inventory.
- Implementing Waste Reduction Strategies by using Lean Supply Chain concepts and techniques.
- Oversees the classification (ABCXN) of components, assemblies and vendors.
- Developing Supply Chain Management Procedures.
- Oversee analysis of supply chain effectiveness, vendor risk (including conflict minerals, counterfeit, contingency planning, etc.), and vendor performance. Develop processes to track performance.
- Negotiate with suppliers to minimize raw materials and transportation costs.
- Manage relations with vendors, communicating requirements such as quantity, delivery times, and quality
- Work to develop efficient, cost-effective supply chain strategies and manage company inventory.
- Adapt supply chain to deal with changes in the market and suppliers.
- Develop relationships in the marketplace to understand and stay abreast of industry changes which may impact various business management programs as it relates to pricing trends and new products.
- Monitor and report on cost trends for key commodities impacting product categories.
- Develop and meet inventory goals for the company which effectively balance cash-flow, industry leading product lead-times, and inventory turn rates.
- Ensure all supplier contracts are complete, properly executed, and have considered all cost variables, including the unbundling of freight. Work with transportation in determining optimal delivery terms, rates, and freight class.
- Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production, and distribution capabilities, transportation cost, and supplier's reputation and performance history.
- Enhance supplier development by communicating performance standards, developing joint improvement initiatives, and actively soliciting formal feedback.
- Negotiate resolution with suppliers relative to quality and service issues. Provide feedback to senior level representatives of suppliers on quality and delivery performance to assure continuous improvement in those areas.
- Utilize strategic sourcing tools to sustain continuous cost reduction initiatives for product BOM Cost.
- Assist in the development of a distribution infrastructure that supports our customers in the most cost effective and efficient manner.
- Represent a professional, respectful, and courteous manner when interacting with co-workers, members, and suppliers. Team work skills are critical.
- Promote the achievement of corporate goals and objectives.
- Ensure supply contingency plans and strategy are up-to date and easily activated in the event primary suppliers are unable to perform as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position manages all employees of the department and is responsible for the performance
Management, development and hiring of the employees within that department.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree required, MBA preferred,
- Minimum 5-7 years production control/supply chain management experience.
- APICS certification desired (CSCP, CPIM)
- Experience with purchasing, expediting, quality/continuous improvement initiatives, manufacturing safety practices and relevant software applications.
- Proficient in MS Office
- Excellent time management, organizational skills, and written and verbal communications skills.
- ERP planning system experience, APS experience preferred.
- Strong Leadership skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytic and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail
Job Summary
Full Time
Durable Manufacturing
$113k-145k (estimate)
08/12/2023
05/05/2024
pattonventures.com
Gaithersburg, MD
<25
Durable Manufacturing
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