Supply Chain Manager

Job Description

Job Description

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER, ROYAL SWITCHGEAR MANUFACTURING COMPANY

Take your next career step at RSMC with a US based team that is developing responsive solutions for an evolving grid.

RSMC is a leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of critical componentry for electrical substations and the broader grid. Our pride lies in our long-standing partnership with utilities companies, the reliability of our products, and the technical and hands-on capabilities of our team.

As Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for the creation and implementation of all strategic procurement, production planning, and scheduling processes and procedures for the company. This position is also responsible for developing and maintaining professional, highly effective relationships with international and domestic suppliers as well as internal customers. In addition, the Supply Chain Manager ensures compliance with all company purchasing and ethics policies as they relate to the procurement of materials in behalf of the company. Finally, this position routinely creates and analyzes supplier performance metrics such as purchase price variance, on-time delivery, and supplier quality performance.

LOCATION: Primarily onsite; some scheduled travel required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creating and executing strategic sourcing plans, policies, and documents for key commodities in alignment with the strategic initiatives of the company.
• Communicating effectively and professionally with all other departments within the company.
• Leading supplier cost reduction and quality improvement programs.
• Creating and managing written supplier contracts.
• Supervising financial audit and physical inventory activities when required.
• Collaborating with other departments and stakeholders to identify and maintain resources needed to establish and provide an effective supply chain.
• Establishing performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of quality and delivery factors affecting the supply chain. Meeting routinely with internal and external suppliers to resolve gaps.
• Leading supply chain team coordinating engineering changes, product line extension, or new product launches to ensure timely and orderly material and production flow transitions.
• Providing information and guidance on availability and cost of supplies and materials.
• Identifying and qualifying new suppliers in collaboration with other departments.
• Handling discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
• Developing and maintaining safety stock levels and forecasting of materials and supplies located at the company and at supplier sites.
• Analyzing current inventories and procedures; suggesting improvements to increase efficiency of supply chain.
• Developing policies to increase efficiency throughout the supply chain while ensuring quality and safety; implementing subsequent changes to processes.
• Conducting personnel performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Providing Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Procedures.
• Creating and following ISO type process instructions and procedures.
• Actively enforcing company safety policies and procedures
• Initiating Corrective Action plans and documentation when required.
• Providing subject matter expertise for software implementations and upgrades.
• Ensuring the highest level of process compliance and accuracy are maintained for all activities.

QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business Administration. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 7-10 years of strategic sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong and effective interpersonal verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with employees, suppliers, and customers.
• Ability to learn, take direction, and adapt to changes.
• Team player with the ability to speak up as needed.
• Adaptable with a positive attitude.
• Enjoy a challenge.
• Natural leader, both formally and informally, and someone with whom teammates want to work.
• Ability to influence others and drive to company results without direct authority.
• Ability to connect the dots and understand/guide quality efforts to company objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to teach others and be a champion of change.
• Attention to detail.
• Technical capability/understanding to learn company's products.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Working Conditions

The work condition characteristics described here are representatives of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work primarily takes place in an office environment. However frequent visits to the manufacturing floor area are required.
• Exposure to traffic, dust, fumes, and loud noise that are routinely encountered in manufacturing plants.
• May encounter occasional stressful situations.
• Work may include responding to critical customer driven situations which may result in working some weekends, holidays, and after normal business hours.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintain clear and accurate records.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Work regular shifts to include evenings, weekends; and/or holidays as assigned. May by subject to call back, on call and/or emergency shifts.
• Must possess general manual dexterity to operate computer, equipment, tools, controls, or other objects; reach with hands or arms.
• Must possess mental acuity for attention to accuracy and detail.
• Must see in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• Must hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability status, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.