Director, Supply Chain

Duties/Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor a team of dedicated Planning, Procurement, and Materials professionals
• Manage and Optimize the Demand Management and Planning Processes for the business unit
• Implement a framework for best practices in supply chain and inventory management that drive results to satisfy our customers, provide cost down impact, and improve Inventory Performance
• Report & drive key Supply Chain performance metrics as required
• Drive Standard Work through the team to ensure predictability and consistency of results
• Support corporate strategic initiatives
• Responsible for target customer inventory levels, turns, projection and inventory optimization
• Step in and support team members as necessary (new customer introductions, other large or complex projects)
• Participate as a member of the Business Unit Leadership Team
• Build positive relationships with both internal and external customers
• Add value through your ability to understand and refine business processes
• Manage Supplier relationships and as applicable participate in broader discussions with key strategic suppliers
• This may include dealing with various issues, initiating / resolution of Supplier Corrective Actions, and Supplier Audits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management / Operations / Business
• Minimum 10 years Supply Chain / Materials Management experience
• Experience should include the areas of MRP planning, strategic & tactical purchasing, all facets of inventory management, as well as the required P&L financial acumen to manage business objectives
• Ability to obtain results through people within your scope of responsibility as well as those outside your scope of responsibility
• Demonstrated knowledge of Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing techniques
• Experience in the EMS industry is a preferred asset although not mandatory
• Practical industry experience in a multi-location environment (preferably in a complex manufacturing setting)
• Dedicated and professional attitude, willing to learn in a high change/high pace environment
• Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and thrives on autonomy and the challenges of continuous improvement

Skills Required

• Ability to multitask & prioritize in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in operating a computer including using a Windows based operating systems and related software
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office including Excel (v-lookups, data filters, pivot tables etc.)
• Excellent English communications skills, both written and verbal
• Organized, self-motivated team player, able to work well under pressure
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with all levels of the organization as well as directly with key customer contacts
• Ability to Enhance and provide input to functional processes or technologies
• Commitment to implement initiatives
• Absorb and apply new information quickly
• Exercise independent judgment within defined procedures and practices to achieve objectives
• May make decisions absent of management supervision using broad guidelines
• Provide input for team decisions
• Kinaxis / Rapid Response Experience (Desired)
• SIOP Process Management Experience (Desired)
• Knowledge on Oracle ERP (Desired)

Benefits

Creation Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.