SkillBridge Supply Chain Manager - Americas - Enerpac Tool Group Corp

ENERPAC – Who we are?

Attention, transitioning Service Members and Veterans! Are you seeking a new mission? Enerpac Tool Group, a powerhouse in industrial tools and services, is on the lookout for top-tier talent like you to join our ranks. At ease, Veterans! Welcome to Enerpac Tool Group, a frontline force in industrial tools and services. With a battle-tested presence in over 25 countries, we're the go-to for high-pressure hydraulic tools and controlled force solutions that make light work of heavy loads. Since our inception in 1910, headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, we've been on the frontlines, trading on the NYSE under the symbol "EPAC."

Our mission? To be the trusted wingman for our customers, providing innovative tools and services that empower them to conquer the toughest missions worldwide.

For more intel on Enerpac Tool Group and our arsenal, visit our website at https://www.enerpactoolgroup.com/.

Mission Brief – basic function of the role

We’re calling on a Supply Chain Manager to join our elite team. Your mission? to lead and manage the day-to-day operations of our North American buyer/planner team. The team you manage directly impacts key areas such as spend, working capital, margins, and overall productivity. You will also oversee the inventory planning process for North American operations, ensuring the successful execution of key functions like Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP).

If you're a veteran with a passion for continuous improvement, innovation, and a drive to make a tangible impact, this role is designed for you. Leverage your military experience to take on new challenges, lead our supply chain team, and help shape the future of our processes. Join us in delivering exceptional value to our customers while advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Supply Chain Management: Work with Category Managers to develop, implement, and maintain procurement strategies to balance quality, cost, and supply continuity.
• Inventory Control: Monitor and manage inventory levels to optimize working capital while maintaining superior customer OTD. Create, execute, and manage inventory planning processes per corporate standards.
• Supplier Management: Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers, and act as a point of escalation to resolve supplier-related cost, quality, or pricing issues.
• Logistics/Operations Coordination: Oversee the scheduling and logistics of incoming and outgoing materials to align with production schedules efficiently. Attend operations team meetings as appropriate.
• Team Leadership: Lead and develop the materials management team, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages continuous improvement and innovation.
• Purchasing: Working through the team of buyer/planners, execute and manage purchase orders for the required raw materials and supplies.
• Planning: Facilitate and execute SIOP and integrated business plans. Work with sales, operations, finance and product management to develop and execute a monthly SIOP planning processes including but not limited to development of demand and/or supply plans and creation of monthly SIOP reports and metrics.
• Product Management: Support and manage the launch of new product, facilitate obsolescence, and execute ECNs both internally and externally.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead North American initiatives to drive improvements to KPI’s such as cost, quality, delivery and working capital. Improvements areas may include but are not limited to OTD, business reporting, PPV, Invoice reconciliation, inventory optimization, material flow, quality/inspection, PO management, and supplier performance, etc..

Education and Experience

• Eligible to participate in the SkillBridge program with Command approval
• Graduate in business, supply chain, or related field with 5-8 years of supply or demand planning, purchasing, or materials management experience.
• Understanding of the end-to-end supply chain (product planning, demand planning, supply planning).
• Strong analytic skills with the capability to build complex models from large sets of data, with an expert proficiency in Excel. SQL and relational database concepts are a plus.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact in a cross functional environment with various departments, employee levels in the organization and with suppliers.
• Able to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to identify opportunities quickly, make sound judgments, establish, and implement solutions.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment; understand and actively support the value of teamwork
• Demonstrates ability to work against deadlines in supporting company goals.
• Result oriented and strong communication skills and ability to influence effectively at all levels.
• Ability to build and contribute to influential networks.
• High degree of ethics and personal conduct.

Key Interfaces

Internal:

• Americas Business units Operations, Sales Operations, Procurement, and Product Development.
• Regional Functional organizations as stakeholders and cross-functional team members: IT, Finance, Shared Services, Product development and HR.

External:

• Communities of practice and professional organizations for senior and top managers
• Network of peers in own/other industries

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Physical Demands

Employee may have to lift documents/work materials up to 30 pounds in weight. Employee will have to be able to walk/climb to a variety of primary work locations, including traveling by air/auto to remote sites. Employee will need to listen, understand, and speak with team members in person, telephonically, and electronically at all levels within a diverse workforce and with supported organizations. Employee is able to work in front of a personal computer and telephone for long periods of time.

Work Environment

Primary work environment is temperature-controlled office setting but may also be visiting different manufacturing facilities where following appropriate safety protocols at the location would be required. Employee will be exposed to low levels of noise in an office.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO Statement

Enerpac is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please reach out to us at: recruiter@enerpac.com

If you’re looking for a unique, exciting career with variety and potential for growth, Enerpac Tool Group offers challenges and rewards for people on a global scale.

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