Global Commodity Manager

FOX Factory, Inc; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 92,324 - 126,945; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical assistance

401k plan with employer matching

Employee discounts

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in California seeks a Global Commodity Manager to develop and maintain inventory strategies that support the supply chain. The candidate will manage supplier relationships and supplier selection, with a focus on continuous improvement. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience in high volume manufacturing or sourcing environments. A strong understanding of raw materials and project management skills are essential. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in high volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environment.
• 5+ years of direct experience in supplier/supply chain management.
• Global supply chain experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop a commodity technology roadmap aligning business requirements with supplier capabilities.
• Manage supplier selection, qualification, and price negotiation.
• Ensure a competitive sourcing environment leading to continuous improvement.

Skills

Cross functional team management

Knowledge of raw materials

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field

Job description

Global Commodity Manager page is loaded## Global Commodity Managerlocations: US CA, El Cajon 750 Vernontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR111217# **What We Do***FOX Factory designs, engineers, manufactures and markets performance-defining products and systems for customers worldwide. Our premium brand, performance-defining products and systems are used primarily on bicycles, side-by-side vehicles, on-road vehicles with and without off-road capabilities, off-road vehicles and trucks, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, specialty vehicles and applications, motorcycles, and commercial trucks. Some of our products are specifically designed for and marketed to a variety of leading cycling and powered vehicle original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs"), while others are distributed to consumers through a global dealer and distribution network. Fox Factory Holding Corp. is the holding company of FOX Factory, Inc. and is publicly traded (FOXF) on Nasdaq.*# # **Why you should join us**Not only do we provide competitive wages, you will also have access to great benefits and employee discounts. But more importantly, it’s a fun environment where we truly enjoy working as a team and bringing great products to our customers!If this sounds like something you would love to do, and a place you want to be a part of, get in touch with us by submitting your application. We look forward to hearing from you!**Position Summary:**Develops, implements, and maintains a commodity inventory strategy that supports a company's supply chain. Evaluates market conditions in order to maintain inventory levels and control costs. Evaluates and recommends vendors. Manages ongoing relationships with suppliers.**Position Responsibilities:*** Develop a commodity technology roadmap aligning business requirements with supplier capabilities* Be responsible for AVL for commodity managing supplier selection, qualification and price negotiation* Manage all aspects of new supplier bring-up including database management in an ERP systems* Ensure a competitive sourcing environment leading to continuous improvement in quality, cost, service and technology* Work closely with Lead Commodity Manager to collaborate with Engineering to influence technical design decisions to meet expectations, technical capabilities, and business objectives* Interface with Planning and Program Management to assess current and future sourcing requirements* Help drive quarterly executive business reviews of strategic sourcing plan that defines, among other things, market and business analysis, product roadmaps, supplier capabilities and annual / quarterly strategic business objectives* Maintain expertise/knowledge of market trends including rigorous analysis of market drivers, cost structures, technical improvements and competitive landscape* Travel periodically to supplier’s manufacturing sites* Support our OEM supplier initiatives including annual cost reductions, VMI/JIT, lead-time reductions and favorable payment terms.**Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required:*** Ability to manage cross functional teams* Knowledge of raw materials – resins, metals (tooling) and cost drivers associated with them* Project or Program management skills**Position Qualifications:****Education:**Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field**Experience:**5+ years of experience in high volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environment5+ years of direct experience in supplier/supply chain managementGlobal supply chain experience**Work Environment and Physical Requirements:**Office EnvironmentAbility to sit for long periods of timeVision abilities required to validate and enter data on computer***Disclaimer****: This list does not represent all physical demands. Descriptions are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the jobs’ essential functions.****Note:****FOX provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, results of genetic testing, or service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations of any jurisdiction in which we operate. We base all employment decisions –including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, layoffs, terminations and social/recreational programs – on merit and the principles of equal employment opportunity.**Fox offers an excellent compensation package and wide-ranging opportunities for professional development. Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending and Dependent Care Savings Accounts, Disability and Life Insurance benefit programs are available, as is a 401k plan with employer matching. Eligibility for all benefit programs is defined by the applicable plan document or employee handbook.*# Compensation Range$92,324.28 - $126,945.32*The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Fox reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.*