Supply Chain Lead

Broadwind Heavy Fabrications
Abilene, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/29/2022 CLOSED ON 12/15/2022

Job Posting for Supply Chain Lead at Broadwind Heavy Fabrications

At Broadwind we THINK BIG! We have an amazing career opportunity to join our team as a Supply Chain Lead at our heavy fabrication plant in Abilene, TX. This working lead position plays a significant role in the continued development and management of our supply chain and procurement processes, while working with all functional areas of the organization. The Supply Chain Lead is critical to the process of meeting customer deadlines and must navigate the challenges to avoid production stoppages due to supplies/parts not being available.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (May include some or all of the following responsibilities)

  • Manage Broadwind’s relationship with key suppliers, serving as the communication channel between manufacturing and suppliers to ensure quality and timely delivery to include:

o Manage weekly, detailed vendor follow-ups ensuring needed supplies are on site timely

o Develop and manage supplier scorecards; communicate information with key stakeholders

o Work with suppliers on weekly broadcast of inventory levels, consumption levels, supplier production, and in-transit inventory to support production requirements

o Anticipate needs and respond to concerns and conflicts; serve as an escalation point for issues or opportunities; meet with suppliers to assist in problem resolution

o Collaborate with customers and vendors on directed buys to improve vendor performance

  • Negotiate supplier agreements and drive cost reduction where applicable
  • Support Broadwind quotations through managing supplier bids. Provide analysis after project is completed to understand any variances
  • Develop trending reports for market intelligence and identify strategic sourcing opportunities
  • Identify and execute projects for supply chain improvement
  • Provide successful guidance and leadership to direct reports or those involved in aspects of the supply chain activities
  • Perform additional requests as required

Academic/Experience/Credentials/Certifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in supply chain/logistics/purchasing or equivalent experience.
  • Master’s degree in business or related field is desired.
  • 5 years in a supply chain role
  • Additional 3 years of experience in supply chain management
  • Experience with manufacturing in heavy industrial, welding or heavy fabrications
  • In depth experience with ERP systems.
  • CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management), CTL (Certification in Transportation and Logistics) and/or CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) desired
  • Lean/Six Sigma certifications are desired.
  • Must possess valid driver’s license and proof of insurance

Specialized Skills/Knowledge/Ability:

  • Strong understanding of supply chain and inventory management
  • Demonstrated ability to drive results, monitor activities, analyze data, identify problems and develop solutions
  • Strategically oriented yet tactically focused with solid analytical skills
  • Must be able to work effectively with all levels of management including VPs, Directors, Managers and individual contributors.
  • Can effectively challenge, probe and question in difficult areas without alienating
  • Effective negotiating skills
  • Able to travel to supplier locations as needed to resolve concerns
  • Demonstrate a willingness to accept responsibility and accountability
  • Sense of urgency and an understanding of when to step in to promptly manage a challenging situation
  • Multi-tasker and able to work in an environment with constantly changing demands needing to reprioritize goals
  • Proficiency in MS Office, with an emphasis on Excel knowledge & skills (preferred)
  • Effective decision and problem solving
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Good knowledge of detailed planning

Broadwind Heavy Fabrications specializes in the production of wind turbine towers and large scale complex weldments and fabrications for oil and gas, mining, and other industrial applications. We specialize in the fabrication of heavier next generation wind towers that are larger, more technically advanced and designed for multi-megawatt (“MW”) and larger wind turbines. Our production facilities are located in Manitowoc, WI and Abilene, TX.

Broadwind is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer To learn more, please visit our website at www.bwen.com.

Location: 1126 Arnold Boulevard

USA

Abilene

TX

79603, Abilene, TX 79603

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

  • Bonus pay

Work Location: One location

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