Job DetailsJob LocationYoungstown Manufacturing Headquarters - Youngstown, OHDescriptionSummary: The Supply Chain Manager will play a pivotal role in optimizing our supply chain processes. You will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to enhance the overall performance of our supply chain with a specific focus on sheet steel-related products (coils). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain management within the steel industry, demonstrating expertise in procurement, negotiations, inventory management, vendor relations and steel market price drivers. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include the following:
- Develop and implement strategic initiatives to optimize the steel supply chain, considering factors such as overall cost reduction, lead-time reduction, and inventory management
- Cultivate and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiating favorable pricing and terms to ensure a stable, cost-effective supply chain
- Manage supplier performance, including supplier scorecard process, address areas of concern
- Oversee the procurement process for steel materials, including sourcing, supplier selection, and overall management, ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of high-quality products to support customer needs
- Plan material procurement to optimize stock levels, reduce holding costs, and prevent stockouts, while ensuring product quality and availability
- Determine raw material pricing to be used for sales quotes for new and existing customers. Initiate live market RFQ for raw material quotes and determine current pricing while accounting for steel market price trends
- Provide timely steel market updates to ensure Hynes team members understand current market dynamics and trends; assist with messaging to customer.
- Provide quarterly material cost updates for customer specific programs
- Collaborate with quality control team members to establish and maintain high-quality standards for steel products and suppliers throughout the supply chain.
- Assist with new vendor qualification process
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, sales, quality, and finance, to ensure alignment and collaboration across departments
- Other duties as may be assigned
Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The position is based at our Youngstown, Ohio headquarters
- Candidate must live in Cleveland/Akron/Pittsburgh/Youngstown area
- Knowledge of the metals market required - specifically, the steel industry with a sheet metal coil focus
- In-depth knowledge of steel procurement processes and understanding of key price drivers
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Proven experience in supply chain management
- Knowledge and experience in MRP and ERP systems inventory control, materials requirements planning, demand planning, purchase orders and supply chain planning
- Analytical mindset utilizing data-driven decisions
- Ability to work well with others within a team environment
- Leadership skills and the ability to drive change within a dynamic organization
- Collaborative skills in resolving issues
- Familiarity with the roll forming process a plus, as well as other manufacturing processes
- Travel as required
Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus, a minimum of 5 years' procurement/materials management experience in a manufacturing environment for steel related industry.Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand and sit. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.