Overview: We are seeking a dynamic Supply Chain Manager to lead and optimize our material planning, inventory control, procurement, and warehousing operations. This role demands a strong commitment to continuous improvement, system enhancement, and a proactive approach to challenging the status quo. The ideal candidate will be results-driven, experienced in lean methodologies, and passionate about developing both people and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement processes to ensure Just-In-Time (JIT) material availability, meeting production needs with minimal stock levels while optimizing costs.

• Address and resolve material planning issues promptly, ensuring root causes are identified and eliminated.

• Create and execute flexible supply chain processes to enhance material supply risk visibility, update safety stock levels, improve business efficiency, and drive process improvements.

• Maintain and enhance supplier performance metrics, focusing on quality, on-time delivery, lead times, and cost.

• Formulate and implement supply chain strategies to minimize inventory and lead times.

• Achieve annual material cost reductions through supplier negotiations and transitioning to cost-effective vendors.

• Implement lean tools such as daily Gemba management, Standard Work, Kaizen, problem-solving, Heijunka, and Poka-yoke.

• Ensure compliance with all purchasing processes, purchase orders, and contracts, adhering to internal and external requirements.

• Oversee the sale and disposal of surplus equipment and inventory.

• Manage compliance with Small Business, ITAR, and government requirements within the supply base.

• Lead the planning function, coordinating all material and capacity planning activities to meet product forecasts, new product introductions, and aftermarket sales.

• Oversee warehouse and inventory management, ensuring the accuracy of Work-In-Progress (WIP), finished goods, and raw materials through effective cycle count strategies.

• Collaborate with other Operations Leaders to deliver exceptional customer service, operational efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field.

• Over 7 years of experience managing complex supply chain operations, preferably in a low volume/high-mix environment.

• More than 10 years of experience in a manufacturing setting.

• Enthusiastic and proactive with a strong leadership presence.

• Proven experience in people management and development.

• CPM/CPPM certification is a plus but not mandatory.

• Preferred experience with Six Sigma/Black Belt-Green Belt and Kaizen methodologies.

• Familiarity with lean concepts and tools such as VSM, JIT, Kanban, Daily Management, Heijunka, and Kaizen.

• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.).

• A team player with a passion for customer focus, a sense of urgency in conflict resolution, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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