Senior Supply Chain Manager

3 days ago

Westborough, Massachusetts, United States Kopin Corporation Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Supply Chain Manager to join our team at Kopin Corporation. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for developing and implementing sourcing and supplier management strategies to effectively plan and procure raw materials/components and equipment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Supplier Management: Manage and select suppliers through a robust supplier selection process and deploy risk mitigation techniques to ensure effective continuity of supplier even with sole source situations.
  • Sourcing Strategies: Develop and execute sourcing strategies that meet cost, quality, and schedule requirements for materials used in production programs/products, production supplies and consumables, and materials used in product development and prototyping programs.
  • Data Analysis: Provide data and analysis for decision support to engineering and program management with respect to materials availability, schedule considerations, cost considerations, lead times, quality, and other parameters and risks.
  • Collaboration: Collaborate closely with Production Planning, Engineering, and other functions to evaluate trade-offs for decisions related to production programs and development programs.
  • Vendor Performance: Collaborate and coordinate with the VP, Manufacturing & Quality Director, and the IQC team to establish and ensure compliance with quality metrics from our vendors. Maintain ongoing vendor performance management process.
  • Alternative Vendors: Develop and refine an approved list of alternative vendors – ideally in parallel with our lead customers.
  • Supply Chain Visibility: Keep Production Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Program Management apprised of any new developments and risks associated with vendor deliveries and supply.
  • Performance Metrics: Define performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of supply chain factors, such as product cost, quality, terms, lead times, and other factors.
  • Procurement Management: Ensure procurement activities are managed and executed to meet agreed build plans with best-in-class practices.
  • Team Management: Manage and develop a team of buyers to meet the company's supply chain and purchasing objectives.
  • MRP Analysis: Analyze the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) data and coordinate internally with Finance and Materials Planning to ensure both production supply and appropriate inventory levels are maintained – provide timely materials 'good-thru' analysis and make buy recommendations to ensure production continuity.
  • Continuous Improvement: Drive continual improvements on cost, quality, and other value-added factors from suppliers.
  • Supplier Commitments: Proactively get firm supplier commitments, identify, and engage in critical supplier issues, and escalate through the proper channels as needed to ensure timely delivery.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure Kopin meets Government Regulations like Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Registrar, and flow-downs to our suppliers.
  • Quality Audits: Prepare the Supply Chain function for Quality or DCMA audits (i.e. CPSR, AS9100).
  • Shipping and Materials Management: Manage team of shipping and materials management to maintain timely inbound and outbound shipments.
  • Standard Procedures: Formulate and document standard procedures and incorporate best practices to ensure operational efficiencies.
  • Culture and Innovation: Create an innovative, safe, inclusive, and engaging environment with the Purchasing Team.
  • Forecasting and Budgeting: Develop and implement forecasts for inventory levels, increased inventory turns, and develop strategies and action plans to achieve material budgets and improve cash performance in the business.
  • Negotiation and Contracting: Negotiation of Terms & Conditions, and other contractual components with our supplier(s).
Requirements
  • Citizenship: Position requires lawful access to ITAR/EAR-controlled information and the successful candidate in this role will need to meet those requirements. Requirements include US Citizenship or US Permanent Resident.
  • Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in business or a technical field with 7-10 years of supply chain experience in electronics manufacturing environment, including 3-5 years' experience in FAR/DFARS.
  • Vendor Qualification: Experience in developing and implementing vendor qualification standards.
  • Strategic Thinking: Strategic thinker with effective negotiation and influencing skills.
  • Data Analysis: Ability to analyze and present data effectively at both the detail level and managerial level for decision support.
  • Numerical Skills: Numerically astute with strong problem-solving skills and expertise to develop and execute objectives for self and others and the ability to effect short-term and long-term business goals.
  • Communication: A proactive communicator with awareness and sensitivity to both upstream and downstream impacts of issues within the supply chain.
  • Leadership: An approachable, hands-on, and 'roll up the sleeves' style.
  • Analytical Skills: Excellent Analytical skills with high attention to detail required.
  • Proven Track Record: Proven track record of individual accomplishment, contribution, and team-based success.
  • Computer Skills: Strong computer skills in MS Office, MS Project, or equivalent.
  • Travel: Self-motivated with a high sense of urgency, resourcefulness, and adaptability. Required travel approximately 10% to 15%. This may include international travel.

Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged Sitting: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Lifting: Able to lift 15 pounds unassisted.
  • Walking and Climbing: Must be able to walk to access all areas of the facility including climbing stairs.
  • Gowning Procedures: Must be able to follow appropriate gowning procedures to enter a clean room (hairnet, safety glasses, clean room apparel/lab coats, latex gloves).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kopin Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and as such all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class. If an applicant needs a reasonable accommodation due to a disability with the application process, there is additional information on our website at.

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