Vice President of Supply Chain Management
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Loc Performance Loc Performance Products, LLC provides full services for complex mechanical products, fabricated structures and systems that range from complete design services to prototype manufacturing, testing, production launch, full rate production and product service and sustainment. Loc provides quality products and services at affordable prices through a lean organizational structure and four facilities, three in Michigan that span 910,000 square feet, and one in Ohio, that span 800,000+ square feet. The Plymouth, MI facility serves as corporate headquarters and specializes in suspension, driveline, and track systems. The Lansing and Lapeer Michigan based facilities specialize in fabrications and armor product solutions. Loc's St. Mary's, Ohio facility manufactures rubber track products for agricultural, construction, and defense industries. Visit our website at FLSA Status: ExemptApproved Date: Approved By: Job Title: Vice President of Supply Chain ManagementDepartment: MaterialsSummary: The Vice President of Supply Chain Management is responsible for the strategic oversight and leadership of the company's end-to-end supply chain operations. This role ensures alignment of supply chain strategies with corporate goals, driving efficiencies, cost savings, and improved performance across sourcing, procurement, production, logistics, and distribution functions. The VP will work closely with internal teams, suppliers, as well as external partners to ensure optimal inventory management, vendor relations, and distribution networks that support the organization's business objectives. Will directly supervises employees in the Materials Department, ensuring adherence to the organization's policies and procedures - including interviewing, hiring, and training staff; planning, assigning, and overseeing assignments to ensure timely completion; evaluating performance; recognizing and disciplining employees as needed; and addressing complaints while effectively resolving any issues.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and execute comprehensive supply chain strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance across all business units.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, productivity, and scalability.
• Provide leadership and direction to supply chain functions including procurement, materials management, production planning, logistics, and inventory control.

Supplier Management & Procurement:

• Oversee supplier selection, negotiation, and performance management to ensure that partnerships align with organizational goals.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to mitigate risks, drive cost reductions, and ensure quality standards are being met.
• Lead the team in developing strong procurement policies and systems to ensure transparent and efficient purchasing processes.
• Develops systems to evaluate vendor quotations that utilizes appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service.
• Monitor procurement reporting systems to align with company requirements.
• Prepares and reviews contracts, bids, proposals, and vendor agreements for legal correctness, price, and acceptability of items to specifications.

Inventory and Materials Management:

• Organizes, supervises, and directs the work of storeroom and central supply personnel engaged in receiving, issuing, and delivering supplies and equipment
• Ensure optimal inventory levels are maintained to meet production demands while minimizing carrying costs and obsolescence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast demand and plan materials accordingly.
• Implement inventory control measures to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Arranges for disposal of surplus materials.

Logistics and Distribution:

• Optimize the distribution network, including transportation and warehousing, to meet customer demands efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Manage logistics partners to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of products while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct.
• Ensure compliance with national and international shipping and transportation regulations.
• Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability, including preparing market analysis reports.

Team Development:

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing supply chain team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence.
• Provide professional development opportunities and manage team performance through feedback, coaching and support.

Financial Management:

• Develop and manage the supply chain budget, ensuring alignment with organizational financial goals and cost controls.
• Monitor and report on key metrics (KPIs), including cost savings, supplier performance, inventory turns, and on-time delivery.

Risk Management:

• Identify potential risks throughout the supply chain, including supply disruptions and changes in market conditions and implements mitigation strategies.
• Develop contingency plans to ensure business continuity during supply chain disruptions.
• Leads negotiates and/or supervises the negotiation of complex requests for equipment, supplies, and services from suppliers and subcontractors.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with the production, sales, engineering, and quality teams to align supply chain strategies with overall business objectives.
• Support product development initiatives by ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement of materials and resources.
• Serve as primary liaison between the supply chain function and other parties and departments to ensure effective communication and alignment.

Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual will need to perform the following core competencies.

• Strategic thinking and planning
• Decision-making and problem-solving
• Leadership and people management
• Vendor negotiation and relationship management
• Financial and operational analysis
• Risk management and mitigation
• Change management and process improvement

Quantity of Work: The quantity of work produced and the promptness with which it is completed.Quality of Work: The ability displayed, and accuracy of work produced, meeting company standards, and requiring little to no rework.Judgement/Knowledge of Job: Knowledge of job, techniques, skills, equipment, procedures, materials, etc.Attendance/Dependability: Punctuality and attendance.Teamwork/ Attitude: Willingness and cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors; ability to accept constructive criticism.Initiative/Independence: The degree to which an employee searches out new tasks and expands their ability to perform assigned tasks without direct supervision.Adherence to Policy: Follow quality environmental policies and have knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001.Adherence to Safety: Follow safety procedures, security protocol, and wear proper PPE.Education and/or Experience MBA degree preferred. Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, or equivalent; with five to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Experience includes:

• Strong knowledge of procurement, production planning, inventory management, logistics, and distribution.
• Experience in working with global supply chains and managing international vendors and logistics.
• Demonstrated experience in driving process improvements, cost savings, and operational efficiencies.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong financial acumen, with experience in managing budgets, forecasting, and analyzing financial performance.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in supply chain software (ERP system - PLEX would be a plus) and advanced Excel skills.
• Knowledge of industry trends, regulatory requirements, and best practices in supply chain management.

Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.Physical Demands The physical demands 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.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Loc Performance is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.