Sr. Supply Chain Manager

Sr. Supply Chain Manager

Scottsdale, AZ

Pay Rate: 100k to 125k

Full-Time

This role is the responsible for the global overall operations/manufacturing functions in the company. Responsibilities include overseeing manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, materials, procurement, production control and planning, inventory management, final configuration and logistics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Manages day-to-day activities of team managing the contract manufacturers for the company
• Responsible for all elements of the supply chain including functional areas of forecasting, planning, procurement, and manufacturing new product introduction
• Defines overall manufacturing and supply chain strategies to ensure the company meets its goals and objectives. This includes all decisions regarding make vs. buy, internal v. external manufacturing, as well as supplier selection and supplier management. A strong focus on key contract manufacturers is required
• Responsible for key operations metrics as follows:
o Timely delivery of products – delivery performance to promise dates and customer required dates;
o Product Costs – drives the overall product cost process, responsible for supply chain costs (including any manufacturing conversion costs);
o Inventories – drives inventory reduction programs and front-end planning with Sales maintaining inventory levels to appropriate levels supporting the business
• Responsible for driving overall product covering all key processes within the company including the key processes for new product introduction as well as all supply chain processes including Drop Ship Arrangements, Drop Ship Forecast to Sales-Ops, Material Sourcing, Inventory Control (Inventory Reserve, Junk Tickets), Engineering Support on Deviations and various reports (Weekly / Monthly / Quarterly / Annually)
• Department administration including budgeting, staffing and communications
• Responsible for the development of Buyers and other Supply Chain personnel
• Oversee all activities related to manufacturing operations including production control, logistics, and manufacturing engineering
• Serve as key member of the management team, developing the company’s vision, establishing operational budget, goals and overall direction
• Coordinate manufacturing production to ensure products are manufactured on schedule, within budget and to all quality standards
• Oversee the development of new manufacturing processes and technologies to ensure the long-term profitability of the company
• Employ strategic objectives as basis for establishing performance measures and incentive programs for development
• Plan and direct the layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods and workforce utilization
• Develop and maintain manufacturing operations business plan to include all program requirements, labor hours, cycle times and product costs
• Ensure that all assigned employees are aware of organizational and governmental policies, procedures and regulations. Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Work with Sales, Finance, Product Management, Quality an Engineering on various projects and tasks
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
• Travel requirements of 2 weeks per quarter Contract Manufacturing Locations (Mexico & China)

US & Calgary Employees
Supervisory Responsibilities
• Supervises subordinate staff.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws
• Responsibilities include training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience
• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and experience will be considered
• 10 years’ experience in Manufacturing and Operations environment in a senior leadership role
• Strong background in preparing and presenting operational budgets
Practical/Technical Skills
• Extensive knowledge of supply chain, distribution, planning, forecasting, inventory, procurement
• Leadership and management skills.
• Electronics manufacturing experience

Computer Skills
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
• APICS, CPP, CRM/CRIM accreditation combined with education and experience beneficial

Language Skills
• Above average verbal and written communication skills are required in this position including above average ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents and to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers or regulatory agencies
• Ability to effectively present information to customers, clients, management, board of directors and other employees of the company in small group situations, public groups, and/or one on one
• Ability to speak Mandarin and/or Spanish is a plus
Reasoning Ability
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with coworkers regarding technical information and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations

Other Skills and Abilities
• Excellent attention to detail
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to handle high level of confidentiality regarding product information
• Excellent planning, time management, communication, decision-making and organizational skills

Physical Requirements
Computer/Office
• Will constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone
• Will occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Physical
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time
• Required to stand or sit in one location much of the time
• Walking between warehouse and corporate office
• Bending, squatting, twisting at neck or back
• Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching
• Uses hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Reaching with hands and arms
• Lifting or carrying of light material

Sensory
• Must be able to concentrate on details and specifications
Environmental Conditions
• Work primarily in climate-controlled office environment

Mental
• Considerable mental stress can be experienced by noticeable pressure from deadlines, accuracy, simultaneous priorities.