Supply Chain Manager

SUMMARY:

The Supply Chain Manager will provide leadership and direction to planning, procurement, warehouse functions and materials flow. This role owns inventory for the facility and is responsible for creating functional strategies, set objectives, develops budgets, policies and procedures, and overall infrastructure to meet set goals and objectives. Additionally, the Director of materials will Provide ongoing strategic direction aimed at continuous improvement of customer service level and cost improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drives customer responsiveness through collaboration with other departments to ensure flow of information, materials, and availability of capacity to meet and exceed customer expectations through SIOP process.
• Develops and focuses on continuous improvement of inputs, process, and outputs of sales, inventory, and operations planning (SIOP) process.
• Leads demand planning, supply planning and scheduling strategies to ensure alignment of customer demand and production capacity.
• Provides leadership in the SIOP process, planning activities, manufacturing scheduling and execution of production plans.
• Recruits, trains, leads, evaluates, and retains direct and indirect labor associated with materials function.
• Establishes processes that align NPD, planning, sourcing, and operations to meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Initiates, leads, and drives results of continuous improvement programs by establishing and overseeing implementation of policies that utilize the philosophies and methodologies of Lean Manufacturing.
• Drive process standardization, documentation, and performance measurements including the transfer of best practices between facilities
• Develops functional budget and capital expenditures for AOP planning purposes.
• Develops and manages functional Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive performance and continuous improvement.
• Drives and maintains optimum inventory levels to ensure on-time deliveries to meet customer requirements
• Develops PFEP program to support effective and efficient material flow through the supply chain.
• Works with team members and stakeholders to resolve material flow constraints through long-term sustainable corrective actions and solutions.
• Leads and develops cycle counting team to ensure the highest level of accuracy to meet our business and auditors' needs.
• Ensures proper observance of company policies, regulations and procedures within materials team.
• Ensures documentation and procedures consistently adhere to policies and practices necessary to ensure compliance with internal and external regulations.
• Motivates, inspires, coaches, and develops team members.
• Participates and leads Kaizen continuous improvement projects as needed.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Proficient inventory management knowledge within a Lean Manufacturing Environment.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication and interpersonal skills to maintain effective relationships
• Demonstrated critical thinking and abstract reasoning abilities
• Understanding of the relationship between accurate demand planning and shop floor manufacturing efficiency
• Ability to trouble shoot any gaps in planning or buying and adjust processes as required

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and competencies required of this position. Employees are held accountable for all aspects of the job, which are subject to change at any time. An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Crenlo offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance. In addition to paid time off and paid holidays, employees are offered participation in the company 401K with match. Regular fulltime employees working 30 hours or more hours per week will be eligible to enroll on the 1st of the month after hire.

We provide high-quality, on-time supply of engineered cabs to top OEM manufacturers in the agriculture, construction, forestry, military, mining, rail, and specialty truck markets. Our mission from concept design to volume production is leveraging our engineering innovations, manufacturing capabilities, and leadership team's commitment to continuous improvement to deliver the best customer experience and build relationships that withstand the test of time. While our technology has evolved over the years, our concern for exceeding customer expectations has never changed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or business-related field required
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in supply chain and materials management within a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience leading a team.
• Experience with ERP and MRP systems preferred.
• Six-Sigma Certification preferred.
• Kaizen Project Experience preferred.