Senior Manager - Supply Chain Management - Flex-N-Gate

The Senior Corporate Supply Chain Manager is responsible for providing and executing overall strategic and operational direction for Flex-N-Gate’s Supply Chain Management activities. The scope includes Inventory Control, Supplier Scheduling, Customer/Production Planning, Material Handling and Logistics/Customs across multiple Flex-N-Gate Plants. This position is responsible for delivering excellence in Supply Chain Management Methods and Routines throughout the Plant Materials Planning & Logistics teams, and ultimately to deliver favorable financial results to Flex-N-Gate through excellence in Supply Chain Management functions.   

• Serve Plant MP&L Teams as a Subject Matter Expert resource related to supply chain processes and routines.
• Consistently demonstrate results driven leadership as measured by MPL Balanced Scorecard Metrics and Monthly Leadership Reviews.
• Establish and implement global standard best practices in all areas of Supply Chain. Identify internal and external best practices and facilitate standardization activities globally for all macro disciplines.
• Lead and support, as required, launch readiness activities for major launches.
• Serve as an MP&L Champion for Lean/Continuous Improvement initiatives, inclusive of shop floor visual management and flow, Plan for Every Part (PFEP), 5S, Kanban, etc.
• Work closely on a daily basis with other functional leads, including Finance, Supplier Quality, Quality, Sales, Program Management, Manufacturing, and Engineering to optimize overall business.
• Attend and/or lead periodic team meetings as required – with a strong focus on efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead the optimization of current Supply Chain Management technologies while consistently striving for technological advancements aligned with improved delivery of results.
• Support Plant Manager’s with Materials Manager Position Succession/Progression, Acquisition, Training, and Coaching.
• Support Plant Manager’s with MP&L Organizational Structure Strategy and Performance Management Process.
• Assess global training needs and facilitate/conduct standard global training activities that support standard skillsets across plants and ultimately improve the expertise of our Supply Chain/MP&L workforce globally.
• Support global MP&L teams with recruiting and securing of Supply Chain talent, building high performing teams.
• Provides senior management with the necessary information to make data-based decisions to deliver the company’s strategic and financial goals.
• Demonstrate leadership by establishing credibility; act with integrity; emulate and inspire commitment; motivate and guide teams to achieve strategic objectives & goals.
• Conduct training sessions and seminars.
• Maintain confidentiality.

• Excellent leadership and time management skills.
• Community college or university degree in appropriate discipline – preferably with a concentration in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or Industrial Engineering/Management.
• Minimum of ten years work experience in a manufacturing or supply chain management environment.
• Minimum of six years work experience in a Supervisory or Managerial role.
• APICS or ISM Certification preferred.
• Tier 1 or OEM Automotive Supply Chain Experience preferred.
• Sound knowledge of ERP Systems.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize.
• Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Supervisory and interpersonal skills are required.
• Troubleshooting ability is required.
• Strong decision making and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated good internal and external customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Travel required.