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Manufacturing plant on Long Island is seeking to hire an experienced onsite Supply Chain Director.
Supply Chain Director Job Summary:
The Supply Chain Director coordinates, organizes, forecasts, and oversees all activities involved in the identification, acquisition, production, and distribution of the company’s manufactured products .
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Hires and trains departmental supervisors.
- Oversee the daily workflow and schedules of the department.
- Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
- Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with other departments and stakeholders to identify and maintain resources needed to establish and provide an effective supply chain.
- Establishes performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of factors affecting the supply chain.
- Develops and maintains detailed inventories of materials and supplies located in the company, at sites, and in the factory.
- Maintains require quantity of supplies and materials to optimize production.
- Analyzes current inventories and procedures; suggests improvements to increase efficiency of supply chain and profitability for the company.
- Develops policies to increase efficiency throughout the supply chain while ensuring quality and safety; implements subsequent changes to processes.
- Identifies optimal shipment and transportation routes with attention to consolidation of warehousing and distribution.
- Assesses the need for material-handling equipment and staffing; makes recommendations to ensure efficient loading, unloading, movement, and storage of materials.
- Negotiates prices for raw material and delivery with suppliers, vendors, and/or shipping companies.
- Participates as an advisory member of the product development team, providing information and guidance on availability and cost of supplies and materials.
- Monitors the performance of suppliers, assessing their ability to meet quality and delivery requirements; identifies and qualifies new suppliers in collaboration with other departments.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Thorough understanding of company products and logistics.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills/analytics (Formulas, V-loop us, pivot tables)
- Strong experience with ERP Systems SAP/Job boss /Power Bi
- Experience with Mergers and acquisitions(M&A)
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in business concentration in supply chain planning, or procurement
- Five years of experience as a supervisor, manager, or similar relevant position required.
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Work Environment:
- Fast paced and high mix/high volume
- Ability to manage stressful situations.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(Match)
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Paid time off.
- Employee referral program
- Life Insurance
- Pet insurance
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive employment consideration without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
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