Purchasing & Logistics Manager - UVeye

At UVeye, we're on a mission to redefine vehicle safety and reliability on a global scale. Founded in 2016, we have pioneered the world's first fully automated suite of vehicle inspection systems. At the heart of this innovation lies our advanced AI-centric technology, representing the pinnacle of computer vision, machine learning, and generative AI within the automotive sector.

With over $200M in funding and strategic partnerships with industry giants such as Amazon, General Motors, Volvo, and CarMax, our technology is utilized in manufacturing plants, dealerships, wholesale auctions, delivery fleets, security checkpoints, and more.

Our growing global team of over 200 employees is committed to creating a workplace that celebrates diversity, encourages teamwork, and strives for excellence.

We are looking for an experienced Purchasing & Logistics Manager to join the US Operations Team. The Procurement and Logistics Manager will report directly to the NA Operations Director and will manage a team on the procurement and logistics services from a management perspective to ensure required supplies of commodities, facilities and service needs for program activities are mobilized efficiently and in a timely manner.

A day in the life and how you’ll make an impact:

• Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer services. 
• Liaise and negotiate with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers
• Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency
• Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets
• Supervise, coach and train future warehouse workforce
• Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements
• Oversee the delivery of systems from manufacturers to Mentor, OH and schedule LTL shipments out to customers
• Maintain inventory for UVEYE assets and consumable parts needed to accomplish system installs and maintenance.
• Manage Atalanta Office inventory levels and develop bench stock requirements to minimize parts lead times.
• Utilize ERP software (Priority) to design a virtual warehouse needed to control inventory levels, signal replenishments, and deliver reports.
• Establish FedEx, UPS and USPS accounts to expedite the delivery process to Field Service Representatives (FSR).
• Monitor delivery schedules and share with Customer Success Managers to enhance the customer experience.
• Improve scheduling and planning for scalability
• Manage the Spare Parts supply chain:
• Working with the Supply Chain in Israel to source the spare parts
• Finding local vendors, thereby saving money and time
• Manage the stock in the S/P hubs
• Responsibility for making sure that shipping to customers is done according to SLA’s
• Setting up and working with local vendors using the ERP system to create demand and PO’s
• Setting up framework with service providers (UPS/FEDEX, etc.) to improve charge rates, payment terms, and traceability
• Stays current with purchasing technology trends and oversees purchase and implementation, as necessary.

• B.A. required/Masters in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration preferred.
• Minimum 3 experience as a logistics or purchasing manager.
• Strong leadership, analytical and organizational skills; demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a team, assess priorities, and manage multiple activities with attention to detail, meeting tight deadlines under pressure.
• Excellent problem-solving capacity, with demonstrated ability for considerable analysis and sound judgment to find solutions in a complex environment with shifting and competing priorities.
• Excellent cross-cultural communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills demonstrated by ability to interact professionally with culturally and linguistically diverse staff, stakeholders, clients and consultants.Familiar with ERP Software for both Purchasing and Warehouse Inventory Management
• Advanced Computer skills including proficiency in google suite programs.
• Willing to travel 10% of the time.

Benefits we offer:

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Company 401k Match.
• 20 PTO days, Company paid holidays.
• Career growth as we scale across the US.

Check out our Life at UVeye page to learn more about the employee experience.

UVeye is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Why UVeye:

Pioneer Advanced Solutions: Harness cutting-edge technologies in AI, machine learning, and computer vision to revolutionize vehicle inspections.

Drive Global Impact: Your innovations will play a crucial role in enhancing automotive safety and reliability, impacting lives and businesses on an international scale.

Career Growth Opportunities: Participate in a journey of rapid development, surrounded by groundbreaking advancements and strategic industry partnerships.