Sr. Supply Chain Manager - Watts Water Technologies Inc

We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water.

We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What we do:

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.​

Job Title: Sr. Supply Chain Manager

Department:  Supply Chain

Reports To:  Director of Operations

Prepared By:  Emily Kant Schlimme

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FLSA Status:  Exempt

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SUMMARY

Under the guidance from the Director of Operations, the Sr. Supply Chain manager will oversee all aspects of our supply chain organization, including tactile procurement, production scheduling, supplier development, supplier quality, materials, inventory control, continuous improvement and logistics. This is a highly visible and key position in the Operations Group. This position will require a strong combination of leadership, functional, strategic, and organizational skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop and drive strategic objectives for supply chain organization that align with Bradley’s growth and profitability objectives
• Develop strong, capable, flexible and effective supply chain for Bradley Company
• Interface with all key areas of business (manufacturing, engineering, quality, product management, compliance, etc.)
• Transition, develop and grow purchasing function into strategic sourcing function
• Balance business goals of on-time delivery, inventory management and cost reduction that meet the organization’s strategic plan
• Develop a robust S&OP process which will facilitate efficient execution of Bradley’s supply chain strategies
• Monitor and drive improvement in vendor performance, supplier quality, etc.
• Implement strategic supply chain initiatives (consignment, VMI, cycle count program, etc.)
• Analyze and plan for long lead time and long transit time for purchased parts and components
• Monitor and audit purchasing and receiving practices to ensure accuracy and efficiency
• Research and qualify new vendors
• Lead strategic improvements in the areas of transportation, freight, logistics, etc.
• Prepare company for international growth via global logistics planning/plans
• Lead, manage, coach, mentor, and develop supervisors and members of supply chain team
• Propose and develop integrated system that improve efficiency and accuracy of all aspects of the supply chain.
• Responsible for the management of direct reports, including pay administration, setting goals, prioritizing workload, and measuring the work performed. 

• Leverage the One Watts system to continuously improve best practices while supporting the implementation of lean principles across our supply chain

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent mathematic knowledge and skills
• Ability to determine current market price of goods and materials
• Has working knowledge of lean manufacturing related initiatives
• Excellent cost analysis and procurement procedures knowledge
• Has working knowledge of ERP, relational databases, EDI, KanBan

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations management, logistics, business or a manufacturing related field.  An MBA is preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive supply chain management and operational experience with a minimum of 5 years of managing a team 
• Experience managing a team of managers or supervisors with a proven track record of driving team performance and achieving business goals.
• Experience with Epicor and Smart Forecast is a plus.
• CPM, CPSM, CPIM, APICS certification and Six Sigma Training and experience is a plus. 
• Must be able and willing to travel up to 25% of the time.

COMPETENCIES

• Initiative - Must be self-motivated and work independently with minimal direction from management.  This position must be able to see the business issue, recommend solutions and implement them via the continuous improvement process.
• Motivation: Strong intellectual curiosity and leadership skills with the ability to develop SMART goals and action plans that lead to empowered employees.  Proven ability to develop and mentor a team.
• Problem Solving – Strong analytical skills with an excellent ability to problem solve and implement corrective actions while developing the team to do the same.  Able to think both strategically and tactically.
• Innovation - Highly driven towards continuous improvement, change management, and open to new and creative solutions.

• Communication - Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.  Demonstrates and ability to work with internal and external partners/customers.  Must be effective at communicating to all levels of the organization.
• Teamwork –Must be able to build trust across the organization via integrity, honesty and authenticity.  Recognizes the value of different perspectives and excels at team development. Takes a mentorship approach during improvement activities, and demonstrates and ability to work with all levels of the organization.  Must be able to drive results without direct supervisory responsibility.
• Organizing – Must be able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously in alignment with the overall goals of the corporation.
• Supply Chain – Must possess and understanding of supply chain management techniques and processes such as (but not limited to) visual production systems, Planning, Purchasing, Forecasting and Logistics.
• Financial – Demonstrated knowledge of financial systems and key drivers within the manufacturing environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to use hands/ fingers to push, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and depth perception.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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

How we work:

At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.

And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.