Director of Supply Chain Management

Ascentec Engineering, LLC; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Paid time off and holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401K with matching

Job summary

Ascentec Engineering, based in Tualatin, Oregon, seeks a Director of Supply Chain Management to lead a team of planners and buyers, ensuring on-time delivery and optimal performance. You will own supplier delivery, coordinate with customers, and drive continuous improvement using Lean/ERP tools.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in supply chain leadership, strong analytics, and expertise in Epicor ERP. This on-site role offers growth, ITAR compliance, and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree, or higher, in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in production, supply chain, order fulfillment, engineering, manufacturing, or operations.
• Experience managing a team.
• Provide coaching to develop supply chain operations team and establish a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of lean concepts and kanban replenishment techniques (complex mixed model flow, supermarkets, level loading, pull signals, min-max levels, Vendor Managed Inventory preferred).
• Complex problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical, statistical and critical thinking skills.
• Advanced experience with MS Excel and MS Word.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to speak and communicate effectively with both senior management and production.
• Work independently with self-motivation and initiative.
• Advanced knowledge of Epicor ERP required (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of customer supply chain planners and buyers.
• Take full ownership of supplier delivery performance.
• Communicate directly with customers and suppliers.
• Proactively align manufacturing plans to align with customer requirements.
• Communicate schedule improvements/delays directly to customer through reports and meetings.
• Manage external and internal customer escalations.
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies and processes that align with business goals and customer needs.
• Analyze supply chain data and performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and cost reduction.
• Ensure on-time deliveries for all acknowledged and confirmed POs.
• Document relevant SOPs and changes.
• Track and report on time delivery to customer need.
• Support and train a global team of supply chain managers and buyers.

Skills

Team management

Lean/kanban

Analytical thinking

MS Excel

Epicor ERP knowledge

Communication skills

Education

B.S. degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Description

Ascentec Engineering is hiring a Director of Supply Chain Management!We are an industry leading, AS9100C certified contract CNC machining services and assembly provider focused on low to medium volume production runs. We are currently looking for a Director of Supply Chain Management to manage a team of customer supply chain planners and buyers. This individual will coordinate with the assigned customers and their planners to ensure parts are driven and delivered on time to customer requirements.

This position is onsite (not remote/not hybrid) at our Tualatin, Oregon headquarters and is not eligible for Visa sponsorship or transfer of Visa sponsorship.

Requirements

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage a team of customer supply chain planners and buyers
• Take full ownership of supplier delivery performance
• Communicate directly with customers and suppliers
• Proactively align manufacturing plans to align with customer requirements
• Communicate schedule improvements/delays directly to customer through reports and meetings
• Manage external and internal customer escalations
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies and processes that align with our business goals and customer needs
• Analyze supply chain data and performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and cost reduction
• Ensure on-time deliveries for all acknowledged and confirmed POs
• Document relevant SOP and changes
• Track and report on time delivery to customer need
• Support and train a global team of supply chain managers and buyers

JOB QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• B.S. degree, or higher, in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in production, supply chain, order fulfillment, engineering, manufacturing, or operations
• Experience managing a team
• Provide coaching to develop supply chain operations team and establish a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Knowledge of lean concepts and kanban replenishment techniques such as complex mixed model flow, supermarkets, level loading, pull signals, min-max levels, Vendor Managed Inventory is preferred.
• Complex problem-solvingskills
• Strong analytical, statistical and critical thinking skills
• Advanced experience with MS Excel and MS Word
• Excellent skills in interpersonal relationships, communication and teamwork.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to speak and communicate effectively with both senior management and production.
• Work independently and possess a high level of self-motivation and initiative.
• Advanced knowledge of Epicor ERP required (or equivalent advanced knowledge of a comparable ERP software required)

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Enjoys fast paced and rapidly changing environment
• Team player engaging with a positive attitude
• Strong Leadership qualities
• Thrives on providing solutions for customer challenges
• Self-starter/Self-motivated
• Professional Demeanor and respectful to people in all situations
• Flexible and willing to help others as needs and tasks change often
• The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship. The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

COMPENSATION / BENEFITS:

• Salary: $125k to $150K + eligibility for 20% annual discretionary management bonus based on education and experience
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Paid time off/Paid holidays
• Medical / Dental / Vision Coverage
• 401K with matching funds

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check prior to employment.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Ascentec Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Ascentec Engineering is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.