Supply Chain Manager - Spectrum Staffing Services/HRStaffers : Job Details

SUMMARY

The Manager- Supply Chain and Procurement manages all aspects of the organization's supply chain management, including procurement, vendor relations, supply planning, logistics, shipping and third party warehousing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrated leadership, oversight and management of a complex global supply chain as it relates to company's product line
• Experience developing and implementing a supply chain for rapid scale growth with high value, high volume raw materials and cosmetics ingredients in a regulated environment
• Demonstrated diligence in managing supply chain commitments consistent with financial implications and reasonable business dynamics
• Develops and implements purchasing strategies, evaluates whether the supply base sufficiently meets business requirements, sources alternate suppliers and implements.
• Reduce procurement risks by driving alternate sourcing initiatives - collaborating with quality, regulatory, and R&D on source suitability and vendor approval.
• Oversight of supply and operations planning to ensure high OTIF and healthy inventory levels.
• Inventory management, ensuring zero stock-outs while optimizing the levels and controls on obsolete or expiring inventory
• Demonstrated strategic negotiating skills securing product quality, competitive costing and business flexibility across the supply chain
• Commitment and follow through with regard to reduction of Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
• Experienced and politically savvy in managing domestic and overseas CM's, 3PL's and other externally facing partners
• Experienced in managing logistics for worldwide markets, including international sourcing, transportation and customs and specifically related to fine chemicals and raw materials
• Building process and organization talent, elevate competencies of team members; play a key role in building second line of team, mentoring them and monitoring the performance of second line members to create a sustainable growing organization
• Develops standard costing parameters allowing the company to develop consistent and reliable pricing and margin models while supporting innovation and cost competitiveness
• Responsible for COGS and product margin maintenance/improvement based upon annual business plan goals
• Experience and commitment to product quality, exceeding quality and delivery expectations, resulting in On Time in Full (OTIF) order fulfillment

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in field related/relevant to Supply Chain Logistics, Manufacturing (Global exposure a must) or 5+ years of progressive Supply Chain/Operations related managerial roles
• About 10-15 years' experience in logistics, inventory management, procurement related prior roles with focused knowledge and expertise latest Supply Chain practice.
• Established connections within the transportation, shipping/ C&FA and warehousing industry is highly desired.
• Ability to interact with highly knowledgeable commercial contacts within customer accounts is important.