Supply Chain Manager - LAC Group

Location: USA - NC - Charlotte

LAC Group seeks a Supply Chain Manager for a large client in the Charlotte, NC area. The Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of the supply chain, which include the overall supply chain strategy, material procurement, inventory control, rate setting, outsourcing, vendor selection, and distribution and ensure that departmental personnel are focused on continuous improvement initiatives. A successful candidate will have a proven track record in lean procurement processes and APICS Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) experience. This position will manage the materials team. In partnering with vendors this position will create initiatives based on the Voice of Customer and customer satisfaction to help in creating a “world class customer service” image. This position will use research and analysis to make data based decisions to deliver key strategies, objectives, process improvements and metric alignment that will result in cost reduction, cost avoidance, risk management and service/quality improvements.

Responsibilities:

• Complete ownership of the supply chain including strategic development and tactical execution
• Define overall supply chain needs and develop new and existing sources
• Create and enforce contracts to support Quality, Delivery, and Cost objectives
• Manage asset utilization through maximizing inventory turns
• Develop and implement cost reduction projects
• Own make vs. buy (in-sourcing/out-sourcing) decisions to support overall business needs
• Develops relationships with key suppliers
• Development of global supply chain capacity management strategies consistent with our long-term goals of driving profitability.
• Leader who can motivate, inspire, and develop team members
• Owns the implementation and support of lean and continuous improvement activities for the supply chain. Plan, propose, lead, and execute value stream mapping and team-based continuous improvements to execute improvements and efficiencies
• Champion the development and implementation of consistent controls, policies and procedures throughout operations and supply chain.
• Partner with key suppliers on win-win initiatives to support lean Value Stream (including Value-Engineering, payment term changes, T&L options, etc.)
• Develop and implement a supplier scorecard process (PPM, OTD, PPV) to provide dynamic feedback on performance, and drive improvement plans
• Participates in special projects as required
• Directly supervises employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance to the Company policies, the Code of Ethical Business Conduct and applicable laws. Additional responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a concentration in Operations, Supply Chain, or Business. Master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years of procurement and/or supply chain experience in a LEAN manufacturing environment preferably in a low volume high mix product portfolio
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a supervisory/management role
• Strong contract development, negotiation, and management skills
• Strong Project Management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects with little or no supervision
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills with the proven ability to develop personnel
• International supply chain experience
• Experience using an ERP processing system
• Practical knowledge of Lean business practices
• Manage metrics with action plans and bowlers in strict accordance with the Strategic Deployment Process.
• CPM, or CPIM certification is a plus
• Employee must be able to travel 30% of the time (domestic and international).

LAC Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer who values diversity in the workplace.