Our client, a producer of innovative, handcrafted jewelry and accessories from sustainable materials, is looking for a Supply Chain Operations Manager to join their company.
Jobs role:
This position will lead and direct all facets of supply chain management including, but not limited to, purchasing, logistics, warehousing, inventory management, material forecasting, capacity planning and sourcing, master scheduling, inventory control and financial costing, as necessary for JIT materials sourcing and supply. This role will work closely with the Finance Manager and Global Sales Team. The position will provide leadership and direction on a cross functional basis.
Responsibilities:
Strategic role
Collaborate with staff, other departments, senior managements, and decision makers to share information, problem solve, and clarify management objectives aligned to building an innovative supply chain model for the emerging economics
Develop and/or participate in the development of the supply chain operational strategy for the organization for the best in world agile production practices
Oversee organization wide management of the strategic sourcing, procurement, contracting and evaluation of services
Develop analytics, systems and data management capabilities, including metrics and reports
Manage / coordinate the sales and operations planning process for supply/ demand forecasting inventory management, and on time delivery
Develop annuals plans with prioritization and resourcing
Implement and adhere to transaction management best practices
Address tactical and strategic supply chain issues
Lead and manage production planning, customer service , purchasing , inventory control, forecasting, warehousing, transportation and other areas as required
Human resource
Plan, develop, organize ,direct, manage and evaluate the personnel, operations and budget of an organization’s supply chain or a supply chain services company
Direct the hiring, training, supervision, mentoring and performance evaluations of supply chain staff
Direct , coordinate, assign, monitor and review the work of individuals engaged in supply chain related duties
Direct and manage corporate governance and regulatory compliance identity and manage risk within the supply chain
Sales & marketing
Understands customers’ needs, service those needs, and maintain and develop positive business relationship with a customer’s key personnel involved in or directly relevant to supply chain activities
Monitor and analyze current trends in the marketplace
Logistics
Manage vendors relationships ( e.g., third party logistics)
Procurement
Manage and / or execute procurement related functions ( e.g., develop and implement contracts management and procurement frameworks, sourcing strategies , negotiate agreements , draft and manage contracts, etc.)
Technology
Stay informed of advances in supply chain technology and approaches, and apply within organization to improve the company’s unique supply chain processes
Establish key performance indicators, monitor ongoing performance, and improve performance against set goals
Develop and implement new systems, best practices, inventory control, demand planning and other optimizations in order to grow the business
Serve as a supply chain expert for the company’s proprietary ERP& MRP technology
Qualifications:
Experience in manufacturing supply chain
Undergraduate degree.
Advanced certification or MBA in Entrepreneurship/Strategic Management a plus.
4-6 years’ progressive experience in Supply Chain Management (Management role).
Must be a strategic thinker with confidence and speed in execution.
Proven leadership skills in building and managing large teams with a history of world class success.
Excellent analytical and negotiation skills are required.
Possible start-up experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Competences:
Good team player
Passionate about supply chain innovations
Sourcing from emerging markets
Entrepreneurial attitude
Wanting to be a part of something new
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