Sr. Supply Chain Manager
Core
Manage and direct supply chain activities including production planning, material procurement, inventory control, vendor selection, expediting, and distribution for a global water technology company.
Role type
Senior Supply Chain Manager (Manufacturing)
Builds
Reliable supply of goods and services, optimized inventory levels, and strategic cost savings for water technology products.
Domain
Manufacturing / Water Technology / Global Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure (supply chain systems & processes)
Required skills
Production planning, material procurement, inventory control, vendor selection and retention, expediting, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, lean concepts implementation, ISO documentation maintenance, financial analysis, team mentoring, cross-functional liaison (Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing), import/export oversight, distribution channel management.
Preferred skills
Instrument manufacturing experience, Oracle software and Demand Solutions proficiency, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen Leadership, 5S, Kanban, consignment inventory, VMI programs, amortized tooling.
Technologies
Oracle, Demand Solutions, Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Establish supplier and customer needs philosophy to secure reliable supply; manage inventory to meet working capital and delivery expectations; develop strategic cost saving plans and sourcing approaches; mentor direct reports and inventory control personnel; prepare performance reports for Site Operations leader; rationalize supply base to maximize purchasing leverage; implement metrics and KPIs for PPV, inventory turns, and supplier scorecards; develop operational infrastructure plans for rapid growth; liaise with functional managers to integrate demand into purchasing activities; evaluate and select suppliers and negotiate terms; analyze purchasing trends and external price trends to reduce costs; track and improve cycle times for RFQs and supplier qualification; act as liaison for Global Procurement/Supply Chain savings tracking; coordinate with R&D/Engineering for new product transitions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team management