Supply Chain Project Manager
ClosetMaidWHY JOIN THE AMES COMPANIES We have amazing Benefits! Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Wellness, 401K, Holidays Employee Assistance Program, Vacation Days, Disability, and much more. WHO WE ARE The AMES Companies, headquartered in Lake Nona-Orlando, FL has a rich American history. The AMES story goes back to 1774, when Captain John Ames began making America’s first shovels. AMES® brand is the third oldest consumer brand in the country, and its tools helped build America for more than two hundred years. You can learn more about our history here. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=97&v=wKblShNWKOs&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fhubblecontent.osi.office.net%2F&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE) Our business lines include Home Organization, Lawn and Garden Tools, Outdoor Living, and Cleaning Tools. Our leading global brands are sold to homeowners and professionals involved in new construction, remodeling, and maintenance activities. To learn more about our business lines, visit our website: https://www.homebyames.com/en-us/. (https://www.homebyames.com/en-us/) WHERE YOU WILL WORK This is a hybrid position based at our headquarters in Lake Nona-Orlando, Florida. This position may also be based at Ocala, Florida. The daily schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with remote work on Monday and Friday and in-office work Tuesday through Thursday. WHO YOU ARE The Supply Chain Project Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating cross-functional sourcing projects, with focus on Cost Reduction, Supplier Changes, supplier development, and product sourcing initiatives/New Product Development (NPD). This position manages projects from initial concept and sourcing through product development, supplier qualification, costing, and initial production. The position combines project management with hands-on strategic sourcing and purchasing responsibilities, RFQ management, cost analysis, price negotiation, development of product specifications and inspection requirements, and monitoring of initial production orders. WHAT YOU WILL DO Manage Supply Chain activities for New Product Development projects in coordination with Purchasing Agent or Commodity Manager, from initial concept through supplier selection, product development, qualification, landed cost analysis, and initial production. Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, and action items; proactively identify risks and drive cross-functional activities necessary to achieve project objectives and launch dates. Partner with Engineering, Product Management, Supplier Quality, Sales, and suppliers to finalize product specifications, engineering drawings, bills of material, inspection templates, packaging requirements, and other technical documentation required for production. Coordinate product samples, prototypes, tooling, testing, inspections, approvals, and corrective actions throughout the product development process. Perform detailed product cost analysis to consolidate total landed and acquisition cost, including purchase price, tooling, packaging, freight and logistics, duties, tariffs, and other applicable costs. Analyze supplier quotations and cost structures to identify opportunities for cost improvement and support sourcing decisions. Lead cost-reduction and value-improvement projects for existing products through supplier negotiation, alternate sourcing, design or specification changes, manufacturing improvements, logistics optimization, and other cost-saving initiatives. Work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for value engineering and product cost optimization while maintaining required product performance and quality. Facilitate project meetings, including on Asia working hours, and maintain clear communication of project status, risks, decisions, responsibilities, and outstanding actions to stakeholders and management. Identify potential project risks related to cost, supplier capability, tooling, product …