Supply Chain & Procurement Lead

Job Description

Summary/Objective

Holmatro Incorporated, a leading rescue tool OEM, is seeking an experienced and strategic Supply Chain & Procurement Lead. We are looking for a candidate with 5-7 years of supply chain and procurement ERP experience, specifically in managing business processes and controls. This position is a strategic manager role primarily responsible for developing, implementing, and managing supply chain and procurement processes and solutions leveraging Kanban and Lean principals. The successful candidate will oversee 2 buyers and a supply chain specialist.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work collaboratively with key stakeholders across the organization to determine business process owner(s) and/or subject area ownership, establish organizational accountability, policies, standards and procedures with respect to all aspects of procurement, material planning and supply chain.
• Lead procurement department to ensure end to end management of vendors (both new and existing), enhance buying processes and controls, and optimize inventory levels. Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
• Manage existing vendor relationships: understand business needs/forecast, align on material needs, and communicate with vendors to reduce delays and maximize annual inventory position.
• Establish new supply sources where necessary: establish and document onboarding procedures needed to qualify them as new sources, and assist in resolution of production, design, quality and/or delivery problems.
• Enhance supplier scorecards and develop KPIs to track and summarize vendor performance, specifically on pricing, on-time delivery, and quality.
• Perform analysis to leverage market prices and trends, engineering developments, and manufacturing method improvements where applicable to optimize cost, quantity, and lead times across vendor network
• Manage relationship with Custom Clearance Agencies and Freight Forwarder Broker Accounts to optimize lead time and cost of imports.
• Improve terms and conditions list on purchase orders
• Manage newly implemented Kanban system:
• Analyze and maintain reorder points and suggested order amounts on all relevant items.
• Define key metrics, for the supply chain and warehousing process
• Document and train staff on standard operating procedures aligned with existing Kanban system.
• Identify and lead process improvements to optimized inventory levels for improved turns and cash conversion ratios.
• Participate in monthly sales and operations planning (S&OP) meeting to understand changes in demand, adjust production forecast accordingly, and refresh Kanban market sizes.
• Coach and mentor staff to resolve conflicts and provide recommendations regarding personnel actions.
• Develop strong working relationships with warehouse personnel (receiving, handling, and shipping), identify areas of improvement, and assist with implementation
• Review and controls inventory to avoid excessive inventory levels. Analyzes part differences after inventory. Work with the Inventory Control Specialist to maintain cycle counting procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  

Competencies

• Ethical Conduct – Acts with honor in all business dealings.
• Strong Communication Skills – Communicates with all levels of organizations appropriately, including international counterparts. Knows when written or verbal dialog is most efficient and effective.
• Technical Capacity - Understanding and proficiency in all phases of own work and essential related jobs. Exhibits proficiency with software and other necessary business / mechanical equipment. Takes a hands on approach to working in role and with team members.
• Strong Vendor Focus - Responds quickly, appropriately, and accurately to requests from vendors. Remains calm and respectful when dealing with vendors. Follows up appropriately
• Collaboration & Teambuilding - Knows that by working together we make better products. Takes the time to listen to one another and our clients. Does their utmost for a common goal. Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Business Acumen- Understands the potential business implications of decisions being made.
• Critical Thinking – Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Attention to Detail – Demonstrates accuracy in all matters. Is timely, precise, and efficient with commercial communication and documentation.
• Negotiation skills – Considers the needs of Holmatro and the customer and brings them together to create solutions that work for all parties.
  
  

Required Education And Experience

• B.A or B.S. degree in Supply Chain or Operations or other business-related area
• 5 years of purchasing/supply chain experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting
• Minimum 1 year of management experience
• Hands on experience in working with automated inventory control, MRP, as well as Kanbans
• Ability to analyze necessary data and make long-range projection of raw material and parts needs.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
• Strong knowledge of MS office products
• Experience within the Aluminum and Electrical Supply Chains a plus
• CPM and Six Sigma Certification a plus.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Travel

This position requires occasional travel to suppliers / vendors as necessary.

AAP/EEO Statement

Holmatro Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Company Description

Holmatro hydraulic equipment and system solutions are used worldwide in rescue operations and special tactics operations. These types of applications require reliable and safe equipment under all circumstances. To guarantee that Holmatro users can carry out their specialist work in an optimal fashion, we aim to be the best-in-class market leader by deploying pioneering technology.

Holmatro Group, founded in 1967 in the Netherlands, is a leading private company that provides hydraulic equipment and services. More than 380 employees work at the Holmatro Group, which has established its division offices in the Netherlands, the United States and China. From our head office in the Netherlands, we serve all our customers in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Oceania, East and Southeast Asia, and South America. Our customers in North and Central America are served by our office in the US. From our China office, we are ready to assist our customers on Mainland China and in Hong Kong and Macao.

Holmatro hydraulic equipment and system solutions are used worldwide in rescue operations and special tactics operations. These types of applications require reliable and safe equipment under all circumstances. To guarantee that Holmatro users can carry out their specialist work in an optimal fashion, we aim to be the best-in-class market leader by deploying pioneering technology. Holmatro Group, founded in 1967 in the Netherlands, is a leading private company that provides hydraulic equipment and services. More than 380 employees work at the Holmatro Group, which has established its division offices in the Netherlands, the United States and China. From our head office in the Netherlands, we serve all our customers in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Oceania, East and Southeast Asia, and South America. Our customers in North and Central America are served by our office in the US. From our China office, we are ready to assist our customers on Mainland China and in Hong Kong and Macao.