Description

The TSUBAKI name is synonymous with excellence in quality, dependability, and customer service. U.S. Tsubaki Automotive, LLC is an international tier-one supplier of high-speed chain drive systems to the automotive industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The essential duties and responsibilities of this job are included but not limited to this job description – other tasks may be assigned and expected to be performed.

• Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, vendors, or freight forwarders. Includes direct and indirect material.
• Appraise supplier manufacturing ability through on-site visits and measurements.
• Manage supplier performance to meet quality and delivery requirements.
• Monitor forecasts and quotas to identify changes or to determine their effect on supply chain activities.
• Review or update supply chain practices in accordance with new or changing environmental policies, standards, regulations, or laws.
• Select transportation routes to maximize economy by combining shipments or consolidating warehousing and distribution.
• Assess appropriate material handling equipment needs and staffing levels to load, unload, move, or store materials.
• Set and manage appropriate inventory levels. Manage product changes, inventory obsolescence, and accuracy.
• Responsible for multiple sites: Home base Portland, TN. Other Sites located in Chicopee, MA and Westfield, MA
• 25-30% travel required

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10 years of experience in in supervising/managing supply base. Knowledgeable of support functions, including systems and logistics.
• Working knowledge of performance indicators, including quality, delivery, and price. Develops systems to collect data and provide feedback.
• Working knowledge of APQP process from prototype stage through production. Experience in developing new suppliers in junction with new product programs.
• Working knowledge of modem manufacturing systems, including MRP, Purchasing, and Inventory Control. Experience in implementing new system is helpful.
• Direct experience in negotiating with suppliers. Develops strategy to reduce costs over the long-term horizon.
• Experience in logistics and warehousing, including traffic. Familiar with negotiations among common carriers and emergency service providers.
• Strong background in standard costing and quote preparation. Develops cost/quote history, and implements system based on part similarity

Tsubaki is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability

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