Supply Chain Optimization Manager

4 weeks ago


Reston, Virginia, United States MSI Express Full time

MSI Express is a single-source contract manufacturing and packaging company, delivering innovative engineering solutions from our strategically located network of manufacturing facilities.

ROLE PURPOSE/ POSITION SUMMARY

The Supply Chain Manager (SCM) is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the end-to-end supply chain processes and improvement of service, inventory, and cost to customers. The SCM manages and oversees the day-to-day activities of customer service, production scheduling, procurement, storage, and inventory control activities of raw materials, ingredients, and finished goods. Deliverables range across key customer and vendor management, short and long-term material and production planning, and materials management. The role requires strategic thinking, effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, and a commitment to ensuring the efficient and timely flow of materials and products.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Planning

  • Develop and implement strategic plans for the entire supply chain to align with the company's business goals and objectives
  • Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and enhanced efficiency
  • Maintain a clear understanding of customer expectations for accuracy, quality, and timeliness; then, develop and implement methods for meeting or exceeding those expectations
  • Accountable for departmental project deliverables. Secure and allocate appropriate resources and manage projects to meet goals and achieve financial objectives
  • Leverage internal/external experts in network to accomplish goals
  • Responsible for delivery of short-term and-long term results in order to develop and maintain the organization's credibility with our core customer base

Procurement and Vendor Management

  • Oversee the procurement of raw materials, ingredients, and packaging materials
  • Support the account manager to negotiate terms, contracts, and pricing with suppliers to ensure cost-effectiveness and reliability

Production Planning

  • Manage the day to day and week to week production schedule
  • Collaborate internally and externally with key shareholders to develop production schedules that meet demand forecasts
  • Optimize production processes to ensure efficient resource utilization
  • Analyze production yield, material usage, and material loss data to understand customer/material impacts
  • Analyze actual and theoretical run rates to optimize production schedule
  • Maximize production efficiency through change to current planning processes which will result in reduced changeovers, machine downtime and downtime due to raw materials/component shortages

Logistics and Distribution

  • Manage transportation and distribution logistics to ensure on-time deliveries to customers
  • Coordinate with logistics partners to optimize shipping routes and reduce costs

Inventory Management

  • Implement inventory control measures to maintain optimal stock levels
  • Minimize excess inventory and prevent stockouts to meet customer demand
  • Drive change in managing inventory levels and inventory turns and minimizing obsolescence, scrap, aged inventories, and inventory reserves

Quality Control

  • Ensure that quality control standards are maintained throughout the supply chain process
  • Collaborate with quality control teams to address and resolve any quality issues

Technology Integration

  • Implement and leverage technology, such as ERP systems and supply chain management software, to enhance visibility and streamline processes

Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Collaborate with internal and external teams, including production, sales, finance, and quality control, to ensure alignment and coordination across departments
  • Foster strong relationships with key external partners, including suppliers and logistics providers
  • Participate and assist in development of new, effective programs/policies for customer, supplier, transportation, and logistics management in conjunction with Supply Chain and plant leadership
  • Provide daily, weekly and or monthly inventory and service reports to internal and external shareholders, as well as participate in the monthly metrics review

Team Leadership and Development

  • Lead and motivate the supply chain team, fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture
  • Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for team members

Risk Management

  • Identify and assess potential risks in the supply chain, including disruptions, and develop mitigation strategies
  • Monitor and respond to changes in market conditions that may impact the supply chain

Regulatory Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards governing food safety, quality, and supply chain practices
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Apply today and join our rapidly growing team

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