Supply Chain Manager

About the Role

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for supervising and leading a team of purchasing associates, ensuring cost-effective purchases and the efficient use of company resources, and optimizing inventory levels to meet customer demand and maximize profitability of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Procurement Strategy – develop the future direction of the purchasing department to optimize the purchasing process, adopt new technology to enhance purchasing efficiencies and enhance the overall outcome of purchasing for Hydraquip
• Own and enforce company policies and procedures pertaining to the purchase of inventory and non-inventory material and other relevant procurement activities
• Establish and maintain standards for the upkeep of accurate current and historical records and system data pertaining to supplier pricing, discounting, and other relevant procurement information
• Develop and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and measurements related to inventory management and supplier performance
• Manage purchase requisitions from the sales staff to ensure alignment with company policies, goals, and budgetary constraints
• Make certain that purchasing documents are completed properly and the terms and conditions of purchase are appropriate
• Responsible for the procurement of a select number of product lines
• Team Leadership:
  • Oversee and manage the daily activities of the purchasing team, set clear expectations, provide guidance, and ensure that team members understand their roles and responsibilities
  • Participate in the recruitment and hiring process for the purchasing team, selecting qualified candidates. Develop and implement training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of team members
  • Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members. Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and track team performance against set targets
• Support and participate in the organization's continual improvement program and conform to ISO 9001:2015 requirements by complying with the Quality Policy and procedures and meeting Quality Management System objectives
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Education and Training:
  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, industrial distribution, technical field, business administration, management, or a related field preferred
  • Completed certificate in Effective Inventory Management or similar course is preferred
  • Experience as described below may be accepted in lieu of education
• Experience:
  • Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, distribution or related field
  • Education as described above may be accepted in lieu of experience
  • Experience working in an ISO 9001 environment is considered a plus
• Knowledge and Skills:
  • Proven experience in procurement and supply chain management
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills
  • Knowledge of procurement software and tools
  • Familiarity with relevant laws and regulations
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret data to make informed decisions
  • Leadership and team management skills
  • Able to communicate effectively before groups of customers, vendors, and groups of customers and employees of organization
  • Proficient in performing numerical calculations involving discounts, interest rates, fractions, and percentages
  • Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and 401(k) plans with company match
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) – a special retirement program that allows employees to own stock in the company. When you join EOHI, you automatically begin investing in your future without having to purchase shares
• Commitment to training employee owners to develop their skills and advance in their careers
• Retirement account balances for ESOP companies are 2.5 times higher
• ESOP companies grow 2.5 times faster than those without employee ownership
• Research shows employee owned companies are superior in performance, employee benefits and employee morale because everyone is working towards a common goal