Senior Manager, Supply Chain

Senior Supply Chain Manager

Organization Structure

Business:
Leslie Controls, Inc

Location:

Tampa, FL
Direct Reporting:
Director of Operations
Functional Reporting:
Operations

The Senior Supply Chain Manager manages and controls the procurement of materials, components, supplies and services that achieve service level and inventory objectives essential to the operation of the business unit. Responsible for coordinating and ensuring the lowest total cost supply base and competitiveness throughout the sourcing process. Manages and coordinates the activities of personnel in the Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Quality, Procurement, Warehousing and Logistics.

The SSCM develops and leads the execution of applicable yearly metric improvement plans while strengthening the tactical execution of the team through process implementation, improvement, and adherence assurance.

• Achieve targeted yearly metric improvement goals through process driven development of data-supported action plans, ongoing plan execution leadership, and effective Problem Solving. Metrics of responsibility to include but are not limited to:
• Supplier Quality (DPPM)
• Supplier OTD% to Production Need Dates
• Inventory Turns
• Cost Reduction (purchased direct & indirect materials/services & logistics)
• Warehousing Team Productivity
• Leads the development of materials management strategies which ensure the achievement of procurement and inventory objectives
• Negotiates and establishes strategic, long-term scalable partnerships with suppliers that support company goals and objectives
• Effectively utilizes Daily Mgmt. LEAN tools to ensure ongoing execution of tactical responsibilities across each department of responsibility
• Leads effective Root Cause Problem Solving efforts to identify process weaknesses / gaps and ensure implementation of sustained process improvements
• Coordinates operational plans and schedules with material requirements and planning systems
• Prepares instructions regarding purchasing systems, procedures, purchase orders and change notices. Develops and implements programs with suppliers and internal cross functional team members that address lead time production, order fill rate performance, quality performance, cost reduction, and technical improvements
• Ensures applicable QMS processes are adhered to and are updated as appropriate
• Audits and maintains MRP system integrity for areas of department and/or individual responsibility as defined by company or department guidelines
• Develops a strategic sourcing strategy and roadmaps and leads the execution of detailed implementation action plans which address sourcing performance gaps and risks and ensures scalability coverage in advance of needs
• Develop & improve processes such as Supplier Scorecards and New Supplier Evaluations, to drive consistent execution of applicable activities
• Directs & controls warehouse activities to ensure the efficient and economical utilization of facilities for storing & distributing materials and equipment
• Design methods and policies ensuring most efficient and economical movement of all materials in and out of facilities

• Maintains metric-driven performance management system, promoting ownership and accountability amongst team members for their area’s metrics
• Responsible for building and maintaining a winning team capable of achieving near and long term departmental goals through effective OTR (Org. Talent Review) & Performance Mgmt. leadership. Achieve yearly engagement survey score improvements through effective listening, prioritization, improvement implementation, and communication leadership
• Facilitates monthly team-member driven Retrospectives resulting in Continuous Improvement action planning activity
• Positive, active contributor to the Ops Leadership Staff in the development and execution of yearly KPI improvement plans and longer-term Ops-related strategies
• Promotes and continually demonstrates by example, a Root Cause Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement culture in daily actions
• Effectively utilizes COS (LEAN) tools where applicable, to achieve breakthrough performance results while driving…