Site Supply Chain Leader

Belcan Corporation; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 234,000 - 262,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Health Benefits

401k

On the job training

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Voluntary life insurance for family

Accident and critical illness coverage

Performance reviews

Referral program

Job summary

Belcan Corporation seeks a Site Supply Chain Leader in Devens, MA to drive procurement, planning and inventory management at the plant level. You will lead cross‑functional teams across purchasing, supplier quality, and production planning to optimize material flow from supplier through delivery.

The role requires 6+ years of leadership in supply chain, strong MRP/ERP experience, and a track record of cost reductions and process improvements.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in a related discipline and 6+ years' experience.
• Certification (e.g., APICS) may be required or preferred.
• Strong knowledge of products, processes and business practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and materials management, including supplier performance.
• Coordinate production planning, shipping, receiving and inventory.
• Define and manage budgets and cost reduction programs.
• Provide leadership across purchasing and supplier quality.
• Ensure compliance with government procurement regulations.
• Support lean initiatives and kanban across the division.

Skills

Leadership

Procurement

Materials planning

MRP systems

Negotiation

Cross-functional

Budgeting

Audit readiness

Lean principles

Education

BA/BS degree

APICS certification

Tools

PHconnect

PFEP

S&OP systems

Job description

Description: Job Title: Site Supply Chain Leader
Pay Rate: $175/hr.
Location: Devens, MA
Zip Code: 01434
Start Date: Right Away
Tags: #DevensJobs; #SiteSupplyChainLeaderJobs;

Benefits

• Medical / Health Benefits with multiple plan options, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental and Vision
• 401k
• On the job training / cross-training
• Life Insurance, disability insurance
• Voluntary life insurance for family members available.
• Accident and critical illness insurance optional.
• Scheduled performance reviews
• Referral program

Position Summary

Provide leadership of Supply Chain Management activities for the plant location(s) in order to maximize favorable impact on ACIP. Supply Chain Management activities include materials planning; scheduling; inventory control; cash flow management; information flow and coordination and asset management. Work with suppliers, business unit managers, purchasing, production planners, I/T and other appropriate resources to strategically plan and coordinate the flow of materials and information from customers through procurement to delivery. Matrix management responsibilities with business units and support groups for production planning, shipping, receiving and inventory functions. Provide direct leadership and/or management of Purchasing and Supplier Quality functions for plant location(s).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Lead and manage all procurement and materials management activities including order placement, supplier reduction/evaluation/certification, supplier follow-up, price negotiation and compliance with government procurement regulations.
• Matrix responsibilities for Production Planning's manufacturing resource-planning activities. These activities need to help achieve division sales and ACIP objectives and maintain 100% on-time customer deliveries. Matrix responsibilities for personnel involved with the MRP database to achieve and maintain a high degree of data accuracy, integrity, and ownership.
• Monitors shipping/receiving performance and investigates discrepancies to resolve/eliminate process deficiencies.
• Utilize corporate developed tracking systems such as PHconnect, PFEP (plan for every part), and S& OP (sales and operations)- Accountable for location(s) materials metrics and Standards of Performance.
• Help define and implement automated systems to plan and track material flow from customers through procurement to delivery to support a supply chain management strategy.
• Ensure all the location(s) material management policies are consistent with the inventory control objectives of the Corporation.
• Work closely with divisional materials personnel to maintain continuity with purchasing and supplier management processes.
• Facilitate corporate purchasing and materials initiatives including common part numbers, supplier managed inventory, consolidated purchasing agreements, supplier reduction and supplier quality certifications.
• Advise on supplier-managed inventory or supplier-based contracts with customers.
• Support internal or external audit requirements relative to the planning, procurement or inventory control functions.
• Prepare and manage department budget within established guidelines.
• Effectively create and sustain procurement to delivery material and system cost reduction programs.
• Provide professional development for all materials team members. Explain and support company policies and procedures.
• Benchmark world class supplier management systems and implement best practices as appropriate.
• Actively support and implement lean principles at the division.
• Facilitate Kanban, materials requirement planning technique, throughout division.

REQUIREMENTS

• B.A./B.S. degree in a related technical or business discipline, professional level experience of six or more years and demonstrated ability to perform the described role and responsibilities and obtain the desired results. Certification or a professional designation in a specialty area (e.g. APICS) may be required or preferred depending on position requirements.
• Proven competency in a team leader role for two or more years, and/or demonstrated leadership of major projects or programs in a team environment.
• Thorough knowledge of products, manufacturing processes and technology, information systems, and/or specialty areas, and general business practices.

Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.