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Job Description
- Works effectively across the organization to ensure successful execution of supply chain support on many integrated efforts.
- Develop and manage Materials Planning function for goods and materials needed for Company operations.
- Create item specific forecasts over a rolling time horizon to be used for ordering and inventory management purposes.
- Create integrated processes among Operations, Purchasing, Logistics, and outside suppliers to execute the planning/replenishment process.
- Identify systems tools needed to implement planning/forecasting systems.
- Lead re engineering efforts as it relates to supply chain planning and execution systems.
- Manage and supervise staff tasked with creating material requirement plans and/or forecasts.
- Establish key performance metrics and benchmarks relating to supply chain planning/forecasting.
- Measure actual performance against goals on regular basis and present results to senior management.
- Performs life cycle cost studies.
- Defines integrated logistics support requirements.
- Prepares estimates, schedules, and support system inputs.
- Serves as company contact and spokesperson with suppliers.
- Coordinates development of solutions to complex logistics support problems with other product support functions, customers, and suppliers.
- Coordinates transportation for the corporation with customer-driven manufacturing timelines.
- Develops and implements logistics plans inclusive of supplier contracts, routing guidelines, problem resolution and cost containment.
- Manages third party vendor relationships related to Logistics. Manages international and domestic flow of materials.
- Evaluates supply chain needs and selection of shipment modes.
- Works with carriers and customs brokers to expedite shipments.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor Degree in related field is preferred.
- Experience Needed: more than 5 years’ experience in a Managerial Role is a Must.
- Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
- Interest in market dynamics along with business sense
- A knack for negotiation and networking
- Ability to gather and analyses data and to work with figures
- Solid judgment along with decision making skills
- Strong leadership capabilities
- Excellent negotiations skills.
