Strategic Supply Chain Leader: Inventory & Cost

Creation Technologies; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Creation Technologies is seeking a Director of Supply Chain to develop, implement and monitor processes that optimize the supply chain and material flows for the Business Unit. Lead strategic supplier relationships and drive continuous improvement in inventory velocity and product costing.

The role requires 10+ years in supply chain, extensive MRP, purchasing, and P&L experience, and a proven ability to lead across multiple locations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management / Operations / Business.
• Minimum 10 years Supply Chain / Materials Management experience.
• Experience in MRP planning, strategic & tactical purchasing, all facets of inventory management, and P&L financial acumen.
• Ability to obtain results through people within and outside your scope.
• Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor a team of Planning, Procurement, and Materials professionals.
• Manage and optimize the Demand Management and Planning Processes for the business unit.
• Implement a framework for best practices in supply chain and inventory management that drive results.
• Report & drive key Supply Chain performance metrics as required.
• Drive Standard Work through the team to ensure predictability and consistency of results.
• Support corporate strategic initiatives.
• Responsible for target customer inventory levels, turns, projection and inventory optimization.
• Build positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• Manage Supplier relationships and participate in supplier audits and corrective actions.
• Participate as a member of the Business Unit Leadership Team.

Skills

Leadership

Multitasking

MS Office

Excel

English skills

Organizational skills

Continuous Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Strategic thinking

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management/Operations/Business

Tools

Kinaxis

Oracle ERP

Job description

Creation Technologies is seeking a Director of Supply Chain to develop, implement and monitor processes that optimize the supply chain and material flows for the Business Unit. Lead strategic supplier relationships and drive continuous improvement in inventory velocity and product costing.

The role requires 10+ years in supply chain, extensive MRP, purchasing, and P&L experience, and a proven ability to lead across multiple locations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.