The ideal candidate is responsible for developing and monitoring a supply strategy that delivers the lowest total cost, reduces inventory, and maximizes customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Build strong relationships with our factories and suppliers, ensuring a continuous long-term partnership
- Material planning for the manufacturing facility
- Manage material flow for assembly lines
- Oversee all purchase orders, adjust purchase patterns, and monitor shipment and production schedules to meet plant needs
- Evaluate vendor performance to ensure the lowest cost, highest quality, and timely deliveries
- Partner with plant management to work toward deadlines and goals
Qualifications
- Industrial manufacturing industry experience is required
- 4+ years' of supervisory experience
- Supply Chain or Material Planning education / designation is a strong asset
- Ability to supervise a team
- Strong organizational and problem solving skills
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills
- Effective communication skills