Sr Supply Chain Manager at Plexus Scientific Corporation

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading and developing the Supply Chain, while creating and implementing a vision for continuous improvement of procurement processes. Success will be measured on cost to serve, order performance, and working capital performance. This position is responsible for strategic sourcing of direct and indirect materials, strategic alliance partnerships, vendor risk management and assessment, and supply planning. The Senior Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for managing the purchasing team to achieve the organization’s strategic goals. This position is responsible for leading an environment that utilizes best practices for inventory planning, control, sourcing, scheduling and supply planning. Additional responsibilities include participating as a key member of the Leadership Team in the development, communication and delivery of the strategic business plan.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Directs and coordinates the day-to-day and long-term strategic activities of the supply chain team to ensure timely planning and procurement of goods and services to meet business demand.

• Evaluates the internal performance for all aspects of supply chain and drives continuous improvement of supply system operations with effective leadership.

• Develops and implements planning and procurement systems, including policies and procedures that drive a rigorous supplier selection process, supplier development, performance and establishes timely supplier evaluation and feedback to ensure continuous improvement throughout the supply chain.

• Develops and manages all Key Performance Indicators related to supply chain performance.

• Ensures supplier competition is balanced and fair, ensuring the best price, delivery and quality while reducing overall supply chain costs and risks to the organization.

• Conducts at least annual in-person Vendor Summits. Identifies, recommends, and implements key new suppliers. Performs new and existing supplier technical evaluations, conducts ongoing supplier audits, and leads the negotiation/restructuring process of current and future business relationships.

• Prepares and shares reports for Leadership regarding supplier performance, and merchandise costs. Develops metrics for assessing and reporting program and/or commodity progress, productivity and variance analysis.

• Partners with key stakeholders, including Manufacturing, Engineering, Sales and Marketing. Drives continuous improvement to ensure on-time, complete, and compliant deliveries to our customers.

• Ensures suppliers are aligned with technical and commercial requirements by working closely with Engineering, Quality, and Production.

• Ensures supply chain is engaged to support customer orders, creates and/or maintains optimum lead times and inventory levels while anticipating risks and issues in the supply chain.

• Determines material and merchandise cost trends, then formulates and coordinates policies and activities to maintain appropriate margins.

• Prepares and reviews requisitions and purchase orders for direct materials and equipment.

• Analyzes market conditions/trends, geopolitical conditions, and delivery systems to determine present and future material availability and mitigate risks.

• Understands key production processes to better support the organization.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or business administration field required; Master’s degree preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 15 years of Supply Chain experience in a manufacturing environment including tactical and strategic management of contracts and supplier relations. International purchasing and contract negotiations experience required.

A minimum of 10 years in a supervisory role required.

Knowledge/Skills:

• General working knowledge of manufacturing processes.

• Ability to lead people and get results through others.

• Solid problem-solving skills and excellent management skills.

• Ability to maintain customer confidentiality.

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel.

• Very Good working knowledge of Microsoft applications – Access, Excel, Word and Power Point.

• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.

• Proven track record involving complex global supply services.

• Demonstrated leadership skills in attracting and developing talent and leading cross-functional teams.

• Demonstrated ability to manage cost performance and drive improvement.

• Extensive experience in the development, negotiation and implementation of contracts, including the management of large multi-national/global suppliers.

• Experience in developing and utilizing metrics, both internally and externally, to drive performance.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Institute for Supply Management Certification (C.P.M, C.P.S.M) or ASCM certification (CPIM or CSCP) preferred

Position type and Expected Hours of Work:

· This is a full-time position on a 4-10 hour work schedule (Mon-Thurs). Due to the nature and demands of this role, flexibility is required to work outside of normal work schedule.

· This is an on-site, full-time position.


Plexus is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets