Supply Chain Manager Job Listing at HDT Global in Fredericksburg, VA (Job ID 1b2e365a-b927-4a16-b96c-4d3edf7d4d30)

Description

Primary and Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides strategic direction to the Supply Chain Management (SCM) buyer team
• Leads and casts vision for the SCM department through use of Annual Department Plan (PDPR)
• Trains and supports career objectives of your team
• Sets department and team member goals and objectives – tracks driver and results metrics for each buyer: Price, on-time-delivery OTD, quality and inventory
• Drives continuous improvements through the use of lean tools, SAP tools and standard excel efficiency worksheets
• Holds team accountable and achieves expected results
• Coordinates a daily SCM standup with the team to provide feedback, direction and support
• Assists in the selection, training and development of assigned team members; contributes to performance evaluations and development plans
• Ensures the use of SAP and message maintenance by each buyer/planner
• Ensures buyer are expediting and adjusting the schedule in SAP on a daily basis so OTD metrics are readily available and accurate
• Ensures timely return and replenishment of nonconforming components
• Inventory Management and Tracking of Plant Level
• Ensures that buyer/planners are escalating issues to the appropriate levels: minor issues-handle, then Commodity Manager CM's then VP Supply Chain
• Ensures achievement of the overall SCM department's driver and results metrics, determines trends and recommends projects to drive improvements
• Will serve as primary point of contact for supply issues-must be able to deliver a clear and concise 4P to explain issues and gain resources to address
• Provides site specific leadership, prioritization and resource allocation to SCM team members on site
• Serves as a key member of SCM leadership team and a primary point of contact for Operations team members
• Operations Site Specific Meeting support – daily operations standups, GM's weekly staff
• Supports, communicates, reinforces and defends the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Adheres to all quality and safety standards
• Supports other projects and performs duties as assigned

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

• May participate in cross-functional team and work groups

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directs work performed by Buyers. This position is responsible for performance management, employment decisions and compensation recommendations for all employees within this department

Years of Experience

           Level of Education

5-7 years strategic sourcing, supplier development  and supplier negotiation preferably in an ISO manufacturing / engineering environment

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience preferred;             High school diploma or equivalent required

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility listed above 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 / Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Must be able to speak, read and understand English
• Ability to multi-task, handling quick turnaround
• Ability to identify problem issues and escalate and/or execute acceptable solutions
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to maintain safe work environment
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with customers, vendors, employees and managers at all levels within the company
• Possesses strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in standard business software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office)
• Experience in ERP systems, SAP desired

Work Environment  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

• Work is accomplished in a typical office environment with adequate environmental (heating/cooling) control. The noise level in the work environment is moderate due to noises associated with computer equipment and environmental control systems. 
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets
• Access to operations and manufacturing areas may involve exposure to loud noises, dust, fumes, oils, and fluctuations in temperature

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.

• Performs all work in accordance with safety and workmanship and good housekeeping specifications
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee alternates between sitting and standing/walking for long periods of time
• This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required per plant rules

Training  

• New employee safety orientation and training on special tools or software required for job performance

* This specific position requires U.S. Citizenship.  The applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.  An active Secret clearance is preferred, but not required.