Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager

MIAMISBURG, OH, UNITED STATES

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Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense and aerospace sectors.

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Our facility in Miamisburg, Ohio is home to our Defense and Aerospace Business Unit with strategic leadership and administration responsibilities for the global defense organization. This site specializes in the design, manufacture and test of energetic safety systems including electronic safe, arm and fire (ESAF) devices and firing modules (FMs), ignition safety devices (ISDs), custom energetics, and Blue Chip detonators and serves a variety of high-performance applications including precision munitions, tactical missiles, launch vehicles, and strategic missiles.

We are presently seeking a Supply Chain Manager who will be responsible for the development and implementation of all supply chain activities. This position oversees the overall supply chain function including; procurement, materials planning, stockroom operations, shipping/receiving operations, site inventory levels, supplier contracts and negotiations and transportation logistics. This position will report to the Director of Operations and have 6 direct reports and 5 indirect reports.

Your responsibilities:

• Daily management of procurement, scheduling, shipping/receiving and supply chain professionals;

• Manages team members through setting clear goals and effectively managing performance on a periodic and on-going basis;

• Develops and implements sourcing strategies in line with lean and demand flow methodologies;

• Rationalizes supply base size to achieve business objectives;

• Develops supplier partnerships to enhance benefits in cost, delivery and quality while reducing complexity and product lead time;

• Management and improvement of the materials planning process. Oversees and manages data integrity of ERP system. Drives development and continuous improvement of ERP related business processes;

• Manages supplier performance (price, delivery, quality) in close cooperation with quality department. Initiates corrective actions and ensures closure on key supplier issues;

• Drives site material deflation (cost reduction) efforts and participates in overall corporate deflation programs. Works with suppliers to identify opportunities for cost reduction through product value engineering and through reduction and/or elimination of non-value-added supply chain processes;

• Works with Global Sourcing Team to ensure corporate agreements in all procurement activities are leveraged according to necessity;

• Reports on key metrics such as inventory, supplier on-time delivery and supplier quality to site management and executive leadership to monitor progress and identify areas for improvement.

Your requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree in a discipline related to materials management or business is desirable;

• At least 7 years sourcing / materials management experience in a manufacturing environment;

• Experience working in an ISO 9001 or similarly regulated environment;

• Experience with Lean concepts such as KanBan, JIT and similar methodology;

• Previous experience working with an ERP system is a must. Familiarity with SAP preferred.

• Skilled Microsoft Office user;

• Effectively communicates with and engages all levels of the organization including Manufacturing, R&D, Quality and Sales;

• Exhibits an assertive personality with a strong bias for action and results-orientation;

• Tackles tough problems with firm deadlines.

• Please note due to the requirements from the Department of Energy, U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED.

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

Visa sponsorship is not available for any position at Excelitas

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Excelitas is seeking leaders and innovators to join our global team!