Location: Goldsboro,NC, USA
Job DescriptionSummary of Position:This position has the responsibility and accountability for driving the high performance of the functional support areas of materials procurement, inventory management, warehousing, and inbound / outbound transportation to ensure the success of the whole plant in delivering outstanding, yet efficient and cost effective, service. The Supply Chain Manager will direct and implement on overall Supply Chain strategy to support new programs, production programs, targeted cost reductions, supplier deliveries, supplier quality initiatives, and other operations objectives. The Supply Chain Manager ensures clear and concise communications between programs, operations, engineers and suppliers. The Manager will provide expertise and guidance on technical specification definition, performance parameters including milestone schedule criteria and contract deliverables. The Manager serves as the focal point and primary interface to the program team relative to performance of subcontractor's efforts and will lead efforts to establish contracts with key suppliers.Duties and Responsibilities:Responsible for material procurement, warehousing distribution of raw materials, goods-in-process and finished goods.Accountable for end-to-end service delivery for the plant site - including responsibility for ensuring effective and proactive customer service and integration with external and internal customers / stakeholders.In collaboration with site divisional leadership, defines implements Productivity measurements to drive sustainable performance and diagnose opportunities for improvement.Develops and implements methods and procedures to drive continuous improvement, improving efficiencies, service and driving cost reduction.Ensures timely and accurate inbound / outbound logistics for plant materials and finished goods.Leads their team in building a culture of respect, teamwork, collaboration and accountability throughout the manufacturing operation and with the other divisional departments.Manages the Supply Chain function concurrent with business growth, introduction of new systems, meeting financial objectives and on time delivery.Manages the entire subcontract life cycle from proposal to development and then oversightDevelops RFP/RFQ packagesManages staff and supervisors to ensure timely distribution of merchandise within the standards of policies, procedures and quality to satisfy US Cargo Systems and customer requirements.Leads the negotiation strategy and proposal responses to meet program requirements.Review, comment and approve subcontract deliverablesManages all phases of the negotiation for supplier subcontractsSingle point of contact for managing the technical content and compliance of the subcontract ensuring utilization of design to cost and manufacturabilityAll other duties as assignedCore Competencies:Commitment to company values and ethicsAnalytical skills: must be able to gather information and use data to determine cause and effect for complex problem solvingCommunication: excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skillsInitiative: plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions, prepares for problems or opportunities in advance, undertakes additional responsibilitiesProblem Solving: ability to develop and implement new ideas to improve processesLeadership: demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through othersNegotiating skills: must have confidence and the ability to be persuasive and assertiveStrong customer orientationOrganization: very detail oriented and always comes preparedStrong judgment and decision makingTime management: ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and effectively deal with tight deadlines and pressureDuties and Responsibilities:The manager will lead, train, coach and support a team of buying professionals and material handlers necessary to accomplish the company's objectives. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problemsQualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Experience with Statement of Work (SOW) GenerationWorking knowledge of Earned Value Management Techniques Risk Opportunity Management ProcessesFamiliarity with processes typically used to manufacture electro-mechanical aerospace productsEducation and/or Experience:Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or technical discipline from four-year college or university or 7 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.5+ years of experience in the Aerospace industry; preferred5+ years of experience in subcontract negotiation, development and managementExperience in Lean Six Sigma manufacturing, Green Belt preferred.Physical Demands/Work Environment:The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds and comply with OSHA standardsTravel required up to 35%Works at telephone answering equipment, design equipment, and at a PC for hours at a timeWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.The environment characteristic for this position is an office setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.