Supply Chain Operations Manager

New employees are eligible for the following benefits effective date of hire!

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits

• Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits

• Generous Paid time off and 10 paid Holidays

• 401k Plan with Company Match

• Tuition Reimbursement

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for all core functional planning, procurement and inventory control processes. He or she is responsible to oversee and/or lead customer management related activities for key customer accounts.

MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions

• Provide daily leadership and direction to the supply chain team aligned with Viant Values.

• As a member of the plant leadership team, accountable for key site metrics (safety, quality, delivery, cost and inventory) and functional performance.

• Lead the supply chain team including goal setting, development, and performance management.

• Champion site master data integrity.

• Drive adoption of Viant target operating model for supply chain processes and systems.

• Drives continuous improvement activity through all areas of responsibility.

SIOP and Production Planning

• Facilitate the site SIOP process

• Lead/participate in weekly customer management activities (i.e. management calls, project reviews, etc.)

• Manage development and execution of site master schedule.

• Create and maintain site capacity model delivering optimal utilization of all manufacturing assets.

• Develop and execute proactive inventory management initiatives to achieve on time delivery performance and service level, while optimizing inventory investment.

• Interpret and understand the needs of multiple customers. Develop and communicate product supply strategies that meet both customer and Viant objectives

Procurement & Sourcing

• Responsible for oversight of tactical procurement, supplier engagement/management, and Supply Chain Risk Management for the site.

• Support buyers in purchasing negotiations, control PPV and logistics expenses.

• Manage and minimize material shortages by utilizing the systems and tools, executing actions messages, updating master data, having proactive communication with suppliers.

Warehouse & Inventory Control

• Responsible for materials management including inbound receipt, production staging, return from production and finished goods shipments.

• Lead Cycle count process and annual physical inventory in line with company standards.

Customer Operations

• Drive Key Customers S&OP

• Responsible for contract review, order entry and customer communications.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• APICS CSCP or CPIM Certification Preferred.

Experience:

• 7-10 years' experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably medical device in operations or supply chain

• 5 years' experience in Materials Management or Supply Chain business processes and practices including management of raw material and finished goods warehousing.

• 3 years managing teams

• Knowledge of regulated environments in medical device manufacturing and ISO13485 a plus

Skills/Competencies:

• Robust understanding of MRP / ERP and Advance Planning systems and data analysis

• Change management

• Critical thinking and formal problem solving skills/methodologies

• Interpersonal communications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously

• Working knowledge of LEAN / Six Sigma methodologies

• Able to operate both strategically and tactically based on the needs of the business.

• Project management

• Team leadership

Physical Requirements:

• Work in an office environment with varying amounts of walking, sitting, standing, twisting and turning

• Occasional light lifting

• No unusual or excessive physical demands

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Viant is a global medical device design and manufacturing services provider that partners and innovates with customers to provide the highest quality, life enhancing medical devices. We do this through our depth and breadth of capabilities, end-to-end integration, technical expertise, and relentless focus on our customers and on operational excellence. With nearly 6,000 associates across 24 locations worldwide, we offer a unique combination of small-company service and attention with big-company resources. For more information, visit viantmedical.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Viant provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Viant complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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• Wheeling, IL, USA