Supply Manager jobs in Newport News, VA

Job Purpose:   Coordinates and organizes all supply chain activities in the production of goods, including sourcing, inventory controls, delivery, supplier performance, and costing of all materials.

Departmental

• Works with other departments to identify and maintain resources to provide an effective supply chain.
• Establishes KPI to measure the effectiveness of the supply chain and suppliers.
• Establishes and maintains inventory control policies at all sites.
• Establishes and maintains all cycle counts and physical inventory.
• Establishes required inventory positions of supplies and materials at each site to support production while minimizing on-hand inventory levels.
• Develops processes throughout the supply chain, as needed, to maintain compliance with ISO 9001
• Negotiates prices for materials and deliveries with suppliers, vendors, and/or shipping companies.
• For critical materials, strategic sources to provide continuous supplies to sustain operations through validated multiple sources.
• Leads business continuity efforts as it relates to the supply chain.
• Provides sourcing, costing, and delivery as part of the new product development process.
• Supports and coordinates design changes, product line extension, and new product launches.
• Monitors the performance of suppliers through both delivery and quality based KPI.
• Implements and sustains a Supply & Operational Planning process through a balanced supply and demand forecast for a rolling 12-month period.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills/Qualifications:

Preferred

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with vendors, suppliers, shippers, internal and external customers
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with MS office

Experience and Education:

• Preferred to have a bachelor’s degree in business management, Supply Chain management, Operations management, or related field.  However, experience overrides education.
• At least 3-5 years in Supply Chain with experience in the key areas of strategic sourcing, inventory management, and new product launch support.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, working on a computer
• Occasional prolonged standing on a concrete floor