Are you able to lead overall strategy and execution of supply chain operations, including oversight and direction of purchasing, inventory control, shipping & receiving, production planning, and logistics teams and meeting supply chain goals and performance KPIs for a 100% onsite manufacturing firm in Maine?

If so, this Director of Supply Chain position may be for you.

What we’re looking for:
 

• BS or BA in supply chain management or related field; advanced degree preferred
• 5-8 years of manufacturing supply chain experience.
• At least 3 years of people management experience.
• Direct ERP experience required
• Proven Lean and Six Sigma experience desired.

What you’ll be doing:
 

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies to ensure that critical supply chain processes run effectively and achieve organizational goals and performance KPIs.
• Supervise daily operations of the Supply Chain Team and ensure proper and timely execution of all corresponding tasks.
• Work directly with suppliers to obtain optimal contracts and pricing focused on best total cost and value, create communication channels for critical supply information, and develop operational improvements based on supplier capabilities.
• Work with your team and suppliers to identify and execute cost savings programs for current materials.
• Be responsible for maintaining a total supplier quality management system to accurately measure supplier performance, including quality, on-time delivery, and total cost.  You will manage supplier problem resolution and supplier accountability through documented corrective actions.
• Optimize warehousing functions, including shipping, receiving and material handling, for productivity while maintaining inventory accuracy.
• Supervise the production planning team in developing plans to utilize labor and machine resources in the most efficient manner to meet customer demand.
• Manage inventory levels to minimize production risk while maximizing inventory turns.
• Coordinate with the Product Design and/or Program Management teams, so that new and existing products can be optimally sourced and integrated into the supply chain.  You will work with the organization to determine make/buy decisions.
• Define and implement information technology infrastructure to support supply chain operations.
• Interview and hire staff as needed and oversee staff training.
• Lead and develop your staff to be a best-in-class Supply Chain Team.
• Be responsible for maintaining departmental KPIs, including on-time delivery, stock turns, productivity, and cost trend analyses.  You will use the departmental KPI’s to proactively inform key stakeholders enabling best business decisions and practices.
• Benchmark other supply chain operations and implement best practices.

Key Attributes of a Successful Candidate:
 

• In-depth understanding of supply chain management, inventory management, production planning, and global transportation services.
• Knowledge of the electronic manufacturing environment; materials, and processes.
• Strong leadership skills with a results-oriented track record, closing issues and achieving targets.
• Excellent planning, organizational, team and interpersonal skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel (up to 10%).
• Strong understanding of IT capability where supply chain is involved to include an understanding of integrated business applications (ERP, MES, WMS).
• Excellent communication and presentations skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend legal documents, such as contracts.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, maintain focus, manage time, and adapt to new challenges in a fast-moving environment.
• Ability to lead, train and mentor employees individually and as a team

This job is onsite in Maine and has a competitive salary together with a full benefits package.

If this sounds like a fit for you, please upload a copy of your resume at www.IntWork.com/apply under "Director of Supply Chain" and we'll give you a call to discuss.


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