Supply Chain Manager

Key Responsibilities Include Develops, implements and manages a cross-functional, fully integrated planning process that incorporates capacity planning, scheduling, inventory, raw materials and associated cost elements. Supervises onsite employees in procurement, planning and shipping & receiving. Performs analysis of customer demand, sales forecasts and historical material usage to develop and execute accurate production plans. Coordinates with cross-functional business teams to develop the best economic strategy for production planning to support customer demand. Leverages metrics and other tools to drive departmental performance. Establishes and implements methods and best practices that support inventory forecasting, procurement and material control. Leads by example and motivates people to create a challenging, empowering, and collaborative working environment. Implements and manages an inventory control system that provides reporting capabilities, minimizes overall inventory value and ensures accuracy of cycle counts. Proactively identifies and addresses any issues with the production plan by establishing and monitoring the schedule and coordinating with quality, engineering and production operations to ensure on-time delivery targets. Develops and executes a sourcing strategy to meet the location’s growth and sourcing requirements. Identifies, develops and manages effective relationships with existing and potential suppliers to meet established cost, quality and delivery targets. Establishes, implements and manages a system to evaluate, monitor and report supplier scorecard performance Delivers and fosters continuous improvement in all areas of responsibility. Adheres to and complies with all Dover Corporate, Dover Precision Components, and plant policies. Engages in lean manufacturing principles and techniques, to include housekeeping and general organization of work area. What You’ll Bring Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, supply chain, or similar preferred. In lieu of degree, commensurate work experience considered. 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with procurement, inventory, planning, and ERP system experience. Supervisory experience required. Experience in Lean, Total Quality Management, Six Sigma or similar environment. Familiarity with ISO 9000 quality system requirements. Strong planning, organizational, analytical, communication and collaboration skills. Ability to positively motivate individuals and teams. Working knowledge and understanding of ERP/MRP systems and their use in a manufacturing environment. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions with demonstrated success in troubleshooting and providing solutions. ALSO GREAT IF YOU BRING/ PREFERENCES APICS certification. Syteline ERP experience.

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