Sr. Manager, Supply Chain

Sr Manager, Supply ChainThe Sr Manager, Supply Chain is responsible for the strategic, tactical and operational activities to achieve a value-added supply chain responsive to program requirements. Activities include supply and demand management of purchased components, planning, sourcing, procurement and collaboration with suppliers and internal customers to drive out unnecessary costs and inefficiencies. The manager facilitates the management of relationships with major suppliers for the acquisition of quality-assured commodities and works closely with the Operations team. The manager will implement appropriate sourcing strategies to control the companys purchased material costs and to ensure an adequate source of supply will be provided while managing and optimizing supplier performance, including continuous improvement, innovations, obsolescence and reduction in total cost of ownership.Plan, organize and manage the procurement of all materials, equipment and services necessary for repair, overhaul and manufacturing and ensure efficient movement of materials required for meeting schedules of assigned programs. Reviews supplier proposals for price, delivery time and quality and then selects the supplierMonitors cost, schedule and performance factors of suppliers and programs to ensure adherence to budgets and customer requirementsResearch and develop sources of supply for required commoditiesEvaluates material shortages and determines appropriate inventory levelsDirects material procurement and program scheduling activities using a computerized ERP SystemMonitors and assures efficient flow of inbound customer repairable being input for work, efficient receipt of purchased material, inventory management, and shipment of productCoordinate with Account Managers, Contracts, and Operations to determine material lay-in requirements for long term projects; facilitate management of max/min of stock inventory to assure adequate supply with minimal excess and appropriate inventory turns, assure timely processing of non-stock requirements to support DOT of repair service orders. React to Operations schedules to help maintain on-time deliveries to our customers as well as smoothing of material receipt schedules to maintain production flow throughout the FactoryMaintain control of all service and production ordering activities for all company programs. This includes reviewing, in conjunction with Account Management, Contracts, Finance and Operations, and establishing optimum inventories and stock order recommendations for executive review and approvalManage the sourcing of material to support Production Planning process assuring timely flow of production materials to Manufacturing. Interface with all cognizant departments relative to resolving various material problems and issues which negatively impact productionAssist Financial Administration in maintaining material costs traceability for various contracts and projects through the management of work order numbers, releases, and material transfer related data. Assist the management team in meeting EACs when applicable and support Program Managers/Operations with their material reporting requirements. Engage with suppliers to negotiate favorable costs and improve marginsEnsure projects and tasks are completed in accordance with the applicable AS9100 and other required Quality StandardsPrepare and monitor labor and expense budgets, ensuring cost-effective operationsMaintain liaison with other departments, Team Leaders and Program Managers, to ensure effective and coordinated communication regarding material costs, schedules and issues affecting budget and customer requirementsSelect, train, and develop subordinates. Assign work for the most efficient utilization of personnel, reviewing their activities to assure quality performance. Oversee all subordinate tasks including Government Property and Small Business. Make appropriate promotion and salary recommendations or terminationsManage the material quoting process, ensuring fair and accurate material cost roll upsReview teams interaction with internal customers, ensuring timely and accurate responses and a proactive attitude toward issue resolutionDevelop long range material plan to develop an annual material forecastReview Operations Schedules to maintain on-time deliveries to our customers as well as smoothing of schedules to maintain production flow throughout the FactoryRequired Qualifications:Bachelors degree in business administration with 8-10 years of experience, or an MBA with 6-8 years related experienceDemonstrated experience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Purchasing, Production Control, Inventory Control, Just-In Time Production, or an equivalent combination of education and experiencePreferred Qualifications:American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) certification a plusLevel of lean understanding equivalent to a green beltHere Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday offCompetitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your futureRobust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discountsBasic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are availableFlexible Vacation & PTOPaid Parental LeaveGenerous Employee Referral ProgramVoluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and moreVoluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retireesThis job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. HiArc, an Elbit America company, is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.