Supply Chain Manager

General Description: Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company’s supply chain operations. This would include procurement (purchasing), supplier management, logistics, warehousing, and MRP. A member of the company’s strategic leadership team. The role is critical to ensuring material availability, cost control, and on-time delivery performance in a complex manufacturing environment. Key Duties/Responsibilities: Procurement: • Manages MRP • Ensure product configurations are up to date including minimum on hand quantities, lead times, vendo pricing, etc. • Oversee demand forecasting and production planning in coordination with sales, operations and finance • Manages one or more buyers who execute MRP as directed • Manage inventory levels to balance internal service levels with cash flow objectives Supply Chain Management • Ensures that the supplier-based aspects of the company’s quality system are executed • Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiate contracts and manage supplier performance • Oversee supplier review and qualification • Identify sources for new products and services • Works in conjunction with lab to maintain regulatory compliance with regard to materials Departmental Excellence • Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators and demonstrate improvement over time • Lead and mentor other members of the supply chain team • Partner closely with other departmental leaders on initiatives • Drive continuous improvement Additional Duties & Responsibilities: • Will have some purchasing responsibility including serving as backup for buyers when necessary. • Select, implement and optimize technologies and tools to improve performance. • Likely to be involved at the ground level with ERP implementation. Will help design the application to serve the company for decades to come. Prerequisite Qualifications: • 10+ years of experience with purchasing/supply chain management in a manufacturing environment • Familiar with quality system requirements typical of manufacturing (ISO 9001, 13485, AS 9100, etc.) • Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Ability and desire to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment without a lot of direct supervision • Regular and consistent attendance Education: Required: • A post-secondary degree. Desired: • Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, supply chain, or other manufacturing related field Client Notes- Rubber, liquid silicone rubber and/or plastic manufacturing industry experience.