Supply Chain Manager

Summary: Manages the acquisition of all raw material from purchase through use in manufacturing including requisitioned bill of material items by performing the following duties.

Key Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Identify, develop, and maintain a supplier network that provides the goods and services required by the company at highly competitive pricing, optimizes inventory management, mitigates business risk, and provides high quality products and services.
• Provide direct support to Engineering group in the development of new products.
• Establish and maintain a supplier management process that incorporates scorecards, regular management meetings, and other tools to ensure suppliers are meeting their commitments.
• Develop and maintain internal process metrics that provide detailed understanding of our purchasing and inventory management effectiveness.
• Analyze market trends and negotiate purchases base on those trends.
• Establish and maintain supply chain and purchasing policies and procedures that incorporate best practices.
• Manage internal/external vendor communications including Wildeck policy changes – e.g. payment terms.
• Provide knowledge-based direction and support to Engineering as needed for inventory management and cost reduction initiatives.
• Secure sources of supply on new and approved materials, tools and services.
• Develop and implement systems, procedures and policies directed toward improving production scheduling, efficiency, compliance and reduction of work-in-process inventory levels.
• Sustain close, harmonious liaison with all departments in order to keep their needs in mind and to keep departments informed of market conditions, delivery dates, catalog information and status of purchase orders.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Supply Chain/Logistics, Engineering, or related field, plus 5 years of progressively increasing managerial experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably steel fabrication)
• Appropriate quantitative skills with an ability to analyze data and identify trends, including attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to establish goals and work independently in accomplishing these goals.
• Effective time management and organizational skills, with an ability to prioritize and complete many follow-up responsibilities simultaneously.
• Extensive knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (EPICOR a plus)
• Ability to facilitate and manage change
• Well-developed written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to effectively deal with suppliers and individuals throughout the company.
• Must possess the ability to bridge relationship with a variety of individuals and between various departments and levels of the organization.
• Strong ability to negotiate.
• An understanding of Lean Six Sigma principles is desired.
• CPM and/or APICS certification a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Waukesha, WI 53186: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Supply chain: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location