Senior Supply Chain Manager

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop an extended team that has mastered the use of IAC's ERP system, IAC Supply Chain Management tools and processes, lean manufacturing tools and relevant customer systems.
• Oversee the plant SCM team to ensure key Supply Chain KPI's are maintained at acceptable levels. Work with plant teams to establish proper continuous improvement plans with defined actions, responsibilities, and delivery dates.
• Insure SCM processes, procedures and disciplines are documented, updated/maintained and trained.
• Training of SCM fundamentals (demand analysis, production scheduling, material planning, material flow and inventory analysis and control) as required
• Align with Plant GM's on plant SCM organization structure to ensure all the SCM activities are being properly performed.
• Support the corporate logistics team on cost saving initiatives and overall achievement of the annual transportation budget. Minimize premium freight and address root causes with the plants as required.
• Lead actions & reviews with plants to achieve inventory DOH budget.
• Provide input into Plant SCM Manager performance evaluations (feedback & alignment with the plant GM), development and succession planning
• Ensure the Supply chain management launch readiness process is defined and adhered to, in conjunction with the Plant GM. Support critical launch activity as required.
• Define and monitor packaging deliverables in IAC GDLS process to ensure optimum packaging solution is defined.
• Support the plants to achieve 100% compliance to EDI and IAC labeling standards with the supply base.
• Support the SCM team and Corporate Purchasing to ensure 100% OTD for purchased goods and ensure continuous improvement actions are developed for any issue preventing achievement of the objective
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Strong communicator at all levels of the organization both verbal and written
• Willingness to travel as needed to achieve objectives
• Strong interpersonal skills to enable building relationships with all levels across the organization in order to influence performance
  • Ability to lead and motivate a team
  • Good decision-making skills
  • Ability to achieve deadlines
  • Forward planner
  • Good multi-tasking abilities
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Strong analytical background with demonstrated ability to analyze, explain, and draw logical conclusions from complex operational, financial, regulatory and/or business data
• Experience applying lean manufacturing tools (Kanban, PFEP, Level Loaded Planning, Water Spider Routing, 5s, Waste Elimination, Flow Diagrams, etc.)
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-team environment and with people at all levels
• Experience with ERP systems, QAD MFG Pro, SAP experience a plus
• Knowledge of automotive customer systems and requirements

Experience:

• 7-10 years in a Supply Chain leadership role

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in business management, Supply Chain or related field required

Position Specific Requirements:

• APICS certification a plus