Supply Chain Director

The Supply Chain Director oversees the planning, procurement, storage, control, and distribution of materials and products according to company needs and customer requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads planners and buyers to plan and buy materials required to manufacture parts on-time to meet customer needs.

• Leads and improves planning and buying processes to improve Key Process Indicators (KPI’s) including but not limited to on-time delivery, cost of purchased materials and services, and cost of inventory.

• Leads SIOP processes, master scheduling, and capacity planning processes for the operation.

• Directs production and inventory control, shipping and receiving, and materials storage.

• Optimizes inventory levels to ensure deliveries occur within customer timelines at the lowest possible inventory carrying cost.

• Leads purchasing functions to schedule delivery of materials, supplies, and equipment.

• Leads and/or participates in continuous improvement projects that focus on value stream mapping, material pull systems, and various lean manufacturing process improvement projects.

• Oversees shipping and receiving functions related to purchased parts and finished goods.

• Prepares and reviews contracts, bids, proposals and vendor agreements for legal correctness, price, and acceptability of items to specifications.

• Negotiates or supervises the negotiation complex requests from (internal/external) customers and services from vendors and subcontractors, including capital expenditure.

• Manages and monitors storage of purchased parts and finished goods.

• Performs write-offs on damaged or obsolete inventory to reflect accurate value of inventory.

• Establishes procedures for conducting and valuing year-end physical inventory.

• Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability, and prepares market analysis reports, as necessary.

• Keep detailed records on procurement activity, materials quantity, specifications etc.

• Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.

• Coordinates routine communication with customer service regarding customer on-time performance and delivery delays.

• Develops and implements clerical and operational procedures and practices for all logistic departments (Shipping, Receiving, Purchasing, Planning and Warehouse).

• Maintains accurate control of inventory through proper warehouse procedures and cycle counting.

• Responsible for the training and development of employees in all responsible areas.

• Ensures a steady workflow and sequence of operations in all areas of responsibility and determines expediency.

• Ensures the teams' ERP skills and maintenance of ERP parameters such as lead times, lot sizes and cycle times.

• Other duties may be assigned.

WAYS OF WORKING, EXPERIENCE, AND BEHAVIORS

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and develops SOP’S (Standard Operating Procedures).

• Technical Skills – Able to clearly share expertise and transfer technical knowledge to others; Management of problem-solving team; Communicates technical knowledge and expertise with customers to instill confidence.

• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens intently to others and seeks clarification; Provides clear and pleasant responses to inquiries regardless of the situation; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

• Written Communication – Writes technical documents clearly and accurately. Transfers technical data into meaningful written documents that can be understood by all levels of the organization. Writes comprehensive well-developed policies and work instructions.

• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments of other team members.

• Business Acumen – Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.

• Cost Consciousness – Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.

• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

• Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans; Manages systems and process.

• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Responsible to carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies, procedures and applicable laws including, but not limited to, interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent from a four-year college or university.

• 8 - 10 years related experience and/or training in logistics or related experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Requires Strong ERP, MRP, MRP II systems background.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of ERP systems; Database software; Internet software; Inventory software; and Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint).

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedures manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Certificates, licenses, registrations

Evidence of “US person” is required under ITAR.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY

Participate in the development and promotion of the HSE culture

Be exemplary in terms of health, safety and the environment, in particular by :

- Respecting and ensuring respect for the instructions and rules established in the field of health, safety and the environment (in particular the LISI golden rules)

- Immediately correcting, whenever possible, or reporting to his or her superiors and/or the HSE department, any malfunction or risky situation in the fields of health, safety and environmental protection

- Implementing preventive actions to reduce the environmental footprint and control health and safety risks

Participate, upon request, in analyses (of risks, incidents) and HSE working groups related to his/her professional scope

Be familiar with the main health and safety risks and the main environmental impacts relating to the scope of his/her work

Be familiar with the site's HSE policy and objectives

To be able to make proposals for improving working conditions and limiting environmental impact