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Job Title – Supply Chain Manager

Department

320 – Supply Chain

Role Profile & Pay Grade

Pay Grade XII, Exempt

Reports to 

VP of Operations

Location 

Van Wert, Ohio

Travel

Limited

Organization

Braun

 

Mission 

We make life better, one relationship and one vehicle at a time.


Vision

To be the partner of choice, dedicated to safety and innovation, delivering an exceptional customer experience through empowered employees.

 

Summary of Responsibilities

Under the direction of the VP of Operations, the individual in this position is responsible for materials management, including the planning, procurement, processing, inventory and distribution of all production materials, MRO items, consumables, and capital equipment.  Other activities include the management of all inbound/outbound logistics, Customs and Duty, vendor development and performance management, warehouse management, managing the distribution of material throughout the factory.  Also, serves as a member of the Supply Chain Strategic Procurement Team. 

Summary of Activities

Responsibilities

Activities

Approx. %

Measure of success (Key indicator)

Leadership

Create, implement and maintain development plans for all employees within the Braun Supply Chain (BSC) team.  Develops and leads teamwork within the team utilizing KPI’s and other measurements to provide feedback to the team.  Actively supports QATS, 5-S and BPES processes, procedures and systems. 

10

Retention and Survey results

Internal Customer Support

Actively works to support manufacturing, service and remount to assure parts and other materials are present to meet production/service schedules

10

KPI performance

Vendor quality

Works with vendors to assure that all purchased products/materials meet specification at defined quality/performance levels. Maintains an effective vendor performance management system.

10

TBD

Standardized Work

Actively support quality driven initiatives to define, implement and maintain standardized work for all positions within Braun supply chain including planning, purchasing and distribution. Establishes practices and procedures to be followed by buyers and other department personnel 

10

Percentage of Standard Work Instructions

Department Management

Develops and administers department budget.  Actively works to identify and implement material cost reduction projects.  Recommends purchases of materials based on anticipated changes in prices or on unusual availability situations

10

Budget Performance

Workforce Management

Provides management and supervision of all BSC employees. Conducts introductory and annual performance reviews for department employees and recommends increase, retraining, transfers and/or termination

10

Evaluations completed on time

Vendor Management

Selects and assesses vendor capabilities, develops alternate sources, and evaluates vendor performance, negotiates price and delivery.  Assures vendor compliance with contracts or other related performance documents. Plans and conducts vendor partnership meetings

10

TBD

Contract Management

Assures that purchasing contracts/documents are properly completed and the terms and conditions of purchases are appropriate.

10

TBD

Shared Services

Continually reviews strategic and tactical plans to ensure maximization of market opportunities and optimize profitability.  Serves as a member of the DBCM strategic procurement team.

10

TBD

Inventory Management

Coordinates inventory reviews and inventory levels. Develops and manages EOQ’s.  Manages inventory in accordance with budget objectives.  Assures inventory accuracy through effective cycle count process.

10

Budget

 

Technical Skills/Competencies (technical knowledge, education and experience)

Bachelor’s degree in business management or related field

Five years of prior purchasing/management experience

APICS or Supply Chain Management certification preferred

Computer knowledge of spreadsheets, charts, graphs, and word documents

Personality Traits / Core Skills

Strong oral and written communication/negotiations skills

Advanced understanding of supply chain planning processes, logistics and associated analytical tools.

Professionalism in dealing with both internal colleagues and external contacts.

Driven with an above-average sense of urgency.

Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to creatively solve problems.

Excellent conflict resolution ability.

Essential Functions/Physical Requirements

Complete all work as detailed in the summary of responsibilities of this position profile at acceptable productivity and quality levels

Demonstrate all technical skills/competencies and core skills as referenced in this job specification at acceptable productivity and quality levels

Demonstrate exceptional and reliable attendance

Maintain any required licensures and/or certifications

Operate all job-related equipment or machines at acceptable safety, productivity and quality levels

Successfully pass a post offer drug test, as well as random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug and alcohol test thereafter

Ability to lift and move up to 100 pounds with assistance, regularly require to walk, talk and hear, reach with hands and arms, stand, crouch and kneel; frequently required to use hand to finger dexterity in order to handle objects, tools, and/or controls; occasionally required to stoop or crawl