Overview

As the Head of Global Supply Chain Management, you will enjoy directing the transformation of our supply chain strategy, driving operational excellence and strategic sourcing across the organization. Under the direction of the VP of Operations, you will be responsible for optimizing our global supply chain, ensuring high-performance supplier relationships, and managing a Procurement team in the areas of proposal preparation, negotiations, contract award, and supplier management.

You will also oversee and manage all supply chain requirements for Operations, including supplier management, planning and analysis, inventory control, purchasing and procurement, logistics management, and export/import trade compliance.

In addition, your strategic leadership will be crucial in developing comprehensive supply chain solutions, reducing risks, improving efficiency, driving continuous improvement, and supporting the company's overall business objectives through innovative procurement and logistics management.

What you will do

Develop and implement supplier management strategies, including risk assessment and mitigation
Create and implement a comprehensive supplier scorecard system to drive continuous performance improvements
Ensure supply base and procurement plans are in place to meet value stream capacity plans
Guide procurement teams in contract negotiations, supplier selection, and performance improvement
Spearhead strategic sourcing initiatives to lower costs, reduce lead times and improve supplier quality
Develop robust business continuity strategies by establishing alternate supply sources for critical commodities
Manage supply chain planning, inventory control, and logistics optimization
Design and maintain supplier capacity modeling for supply chain capabilities for short, mid, and long-term horizons
Develop and maintain policies for inventory management, import/export compliance, and procurement procedures
Build and mentor a high-performing supply chain team
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, quality, production, and NPD teams
Implement continuous improvement methodologies like Lean and Kaizen
Conduct strategic analyses for supply base capacity and demand planning
Optimize freight costs and supply chain efficiency
Ensure compliance with international trade regulations and procurement standards
Facilitate Kaizen events to drive continuous improvement across supply chain operations

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related technical field
10+ years of operations and leadership experience in manufacturing supply chain
Supply chain management experience
Proficient in SAP ERP and MM/PP modules
Expertise in global trade compliance and export controls, including tariffs
Lean Manufacturing experience (5S, Value Stream, Kaizen)
Strong negotiation and communication skills
Proven track record of driving supply chain improvements
Knowledge of ISO 9001/14001

What Makes You Stand Out

Experience managing global procurement/supply chain teams
Lean Six Sigma Certifications: Green Belt or higher, Six Sigma Black Belt (Preferred)
Certified Supply Chain Manager (CSCM)
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

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