CSAT Solutions is seeking a Supply Chain Manager. Qualified candidates should contact Christopher Tiesman or apply to the job posting on LinkedIn.com.
Chris Tiesman
Job description
Role and Responsibilities
- Develop commodity and supplier strategies for long-range business direction.
- Lead materials planning and procurement team, driving strategy for future supplier selection and management of current suppliers.
- Lead, coordinate and execute project plans to improve Supply Chain organization performance
- Ensure inventory and quality management strategies are executed which support the Business Plan and Operating Objectives
- Manage total costs which result in measurable price reductions, value, productivity improvements, and cost avoidances
- Manage the supplier base including contract management, performance reviews, and development strategies
- Lead supplier selection and partnering toward those with broad strategic capabilities, best support and competitive advantage
- Provide Engineering and Manufacturing information related to supplier capabilities and long term technical direction
- Participate as a contributing team member on NPI projects
- Support NPI schedules and technical requirements with timely response for material, data and supplier communications
- Understand and communicate to organization supply market trends and potential implications
- Develop agreements that clearly identify the intent and responsibilities of both parties and assure compliance with all appropriate legal requirements
Education, Training and Skills
- Bachelor degree in Supply Chain Management (SCM) or related field; MBA in SCM is a plus
- 7 years of related experience, with at least 2 years as senior level sourcing and procurement agent, preferably in the electronics market
- Direct knowledge of business processes such as logistics/reverse logistics, inventory management, import/export & customs, transportation, etc.
- Proven success in developing master purchase agreements and contract negotiation
- Demonstrated knowledge of supply quality management and process improvement
- Knowledge of financial principles and analytical tools
- Verbal and written communication, organization, problem solving and interpersonal skills are necessary
- Understanding of legal requirement, domestic and international, import/export regulations as related to procurement activities
- APICS certification preferred CPIM, CSCP, etc.
