POSITION DESCRIPTION STATEMENT (PDS)

Title: Supply Chain Manager

Reports To: Controller


I. Purpose of Position

This hands-on position will be viewed as the subject matter expert whose primary responsibilities will be to develop and implement global sourcing strategies while managing the business relationships and performance of our supplier base. Direct the activities of supply chain department in execution of sourcing strategies. Lead cross-functional teams in the supplier selection process. Establish and manage inventory throughout the supply chain in a cost efficient manner considering the total cost of acquisition/ownership. Position requires travel (domestic and international) up to 10%.

II. Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Engineering to engage suppliers in concept phase of designs associated with product development activities.
• Identify new sources of supply, along with Engineering, for new technologies, equipment, or processes being utilized in product development and the qualification of these new suppliers.
• Development of material plans at prototype and scale up phases including cost estimates, risk, and quality assessments.
• Recommend existing or potential sources of supply and insure that material is only procured from approved Gleason suppliers.
• Identify long lead time and/or critical components that present business risk and drive potential secondary sources and other risk mitigation strategies.
• Develop and manage implementation of global sourcing strategies.
• Understand and publish trend analyses of cost drivers for key components.
• Ensure data base integrity of materials under management including but not limited to A,B,C designation, material group, country of origin, Harmonized Tariff codes, standard cost, supplier information etc.
• Negotiate and manage kanban, pull replenishment, consignment contracts or supply agreements with all suppliers.
• Establish and maintain appropriate inventory levels that balance business risk and service level requirements with investment.
• Identify and Manage supplier performance metrics and corrective actions as required. Identify and execute continuous productivity, cost and/or process improvements with suppliers based upon key cost drivers.
• Insure that business readiness/supplier capacity actions are communicated with suppliers periodically including demand projections.
• Participate in and lead groups within the Gleason North American Supply Chain function on corporate sourcing initiatives.
• Initiate regular, periodic supplier meetings – either at supplier, or in-house to review performance, new opportunities, cost reductions, etc.
• Lead teams in new supplier qualifications as required. E.g. Outsourcing opportunities, Low Cost Region initiatives, supplier replacement etc.
• Develop reclamation strategies for inventory, scrap, and/or equipment. Manage transition for obsolete material to minimize inventory write-offs.

III. Relationships

Reports to: Controller
Direct Reports: Material Planner/Buyer, Production Control Technician
Internal:
Daily interaction with Design Engineering, Production, Accounting, logistics and Service Administration. Periodic interactions with Sales and Software Engineering personnel
External:
Daily interactions with suppliers and Gleason Supply Chain personnel

IV. Measures of Performance

Inventory Accuracy (including cycle count performance)
Inventory Turnover
Cost of Quality Objectives (Supplier Quality)
Kanban establishment, management, efficiency and effectiveness
Material Cost Objectives
On-Time-Delivery (OTD %) to Promise Date

V. Background and Skill

• BS/BA Degree required; MS/MA/MBA preferred.
• APICS certification and/or ISM certification preferred.
• 5-7 years experience in the following disciplines; supply chain management, sourcing strategies, general business management, demand or materials management, operational management utilizing ERP (SAP preferred) systems.
• 4+ years experience in buying and expediting from a global supplier base.
• General knowledge of global logistics, compliance, NAFTA, C-TPAT, Incoterms, HTS, etc.
• Specialized training in “lean manufacturing/lean enterprise” concepts, implementation and management
• Demonstrated application knowledge in purchase price cost analyses.
• Ability to read and interpret part drawings including tolerances and GD&T requirements.
• Inventory management skills including hands-on utilization of MRP, Kanban, cycle counting, Pareto, root cause analysis.
• Modern material handling knowledge, warehouse security, part presentation, bar coding, etc.
• Ability to utilize competitive knowledge to determine business strategies and decisions.
• Demonstrated strong negotiation techniques.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to understand and interpret contractual language.

VI. Personal Trait Profile

• Customer centric focused
• Effective verbal and written Communication
• Ability to identify, analyze and solve problems
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams
• Personal accountability and results orientation

VII. Scope and Impact of Position Responsibilities

Impact on business operations and performance is significant. Ineffective
performance can lead to increased quality costs, missed delivery dates, reduced customer satisfaction, increased manufacturing costs and excess inventory.


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