Job Title: Supply Chain Manager
Department: Supply Chain Management

Summary:
This position is responsible for driving the external capacity planning with suppliers and vendors, monitor performance, escalate where necessary and further develop suppliers where applicable.

Essential Functions of the Job:
The essential functions of this job require the person, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform the following:

As a supervisor you are responsible for:

• Hiring new employees and for establishing the required training schedules.
• Overseeing the daily workflow and schedules of the department.
• Conducting performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Handling discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

• You will be building a new department (10+ employees in the next 2 years) and establish efficient processes and procedures for the department
• Within the department, you will establish the following functional areas: o Supply chain planning;
• Coordinating and driving the capacity planning on a mid-term basis, internal (production) & external (supplier)
• Identifying gaps between customer forecasts and supply chain capabilities
• Defining actions to close gaps and monitor the execution of the action plan o Supply Chain Improvement
• Defining and improving resilient supply chain processes and methodologies across the organization (KANBAN loops, schedule agreement, escalation schedules, data analytics and process mining)
• Defining planning methods (e.g. ABC, HML, VED, etc.) for raw materials and finished goods
• Ensuring transparency on continuous process performance (KPIs system and measurement) o Supply Chain Development
• Evaluating supplier performance based on agreements
• Developing, implementing and monitoring corrective actions where necessary
• Conducting capacity verifications (e.g. Run at Rate, etc.) and potential analysis at suppliers
• Collaborating with other departments and stakeholders to identify, maintain or expand resources needed to provide an effective supply chain.
• Establishing performance metrics for measurement, comparison and evaluation of safety, quality, delivery cost and inventory factors affecting the supply chain.
• Developing and implementing processes and procedures to increase efficiency throughout the supply chain while ensuring safety, quality, cost, delivery and inventory.
• Identifying optimal shipment and transportation modes with attention to consolidation of warehousing and distribution.
• Acting as part of the team coordinating engineering changes, product line extension, or new product launches to ensure timely and orderly material availability.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of company products and logistics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Recommended Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Three years of experience as a supervisor, manager, or similar relevant position required.

All Employees are Expected To:

• Follow the Employee Handbook policies and procedures and uphold organizational values.
  
• Contribute to building a positive work environment.
• Report for work consistently and on time.
• Report to supervision conditions or practices that are unsafe to ebm‑papst and its employees.

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