Supervisor Supply Chain

Briggs & Stratton; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton is seeking a Supervisor Supply Chain to lead import/export for the Billy Goat service/aftermarket business at the Munnsville facility. You will drive compliance, coordinate with external vendors, and manage distributor and supplier relationships to ensure on-time delivery and quality.

This role requires strong leadership and export compliance knowledge, with a focus on cost-efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in International Business or related field or equivalent education and experience.
• At least five years of import and export experience.
• Knowledge of purchasing, negotiation techniques, quality and supplier relationship development.
• Familiarity with global customs and oversee freight requirements.
• ERP and/or WMS software experience, SAP preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills to effectively work with a diverse group of people in a team environment.
• High level understanding of high volume, continuous process manufacturing.
• Ability to lead a team.
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location.

Responsibilities

• Managing importation/exportation administration for a region’s inventory replenishment and international distributor sales.
• Partnering with outside manufacturers and establishing strategy and objectives for staff to ensure a high level of customer service coupled with cost efficient operating procedures.
• Managing distributor relationships and supplier relationships, ensuring they follow the delivery of products within the agreed lead-time and agreed specifications and quality.
• Working with our third party logistics providers and internal customers on a continuous improvement process to optimize shipments, scheduling and order processing focused on cost reduction and service improvements.
• Providing a high level interface between suppliers and internal customers to resolve any functional, supply or commercial issues.
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining manuals and written procedures for import and export compliance activities.
• Providing technical support on issues related to import/export compliance.
• Maintaining complete and up-to-date understanding of export administration regulations, customs regulations, harmonized tariff schedule and company products.
• Serving as contact for the U.S. Department of Commerce and U.S. Customs and oversees freight forwarder and broker processes.
• Interacting with the legal team as regulatory issues dictate and providing training to support compliance initiatives.
• Performing some managerial responsibilities which may include: planning,assigning and directing work; interviewing, hiring and coaching employees; assists with performance management process.

Skills

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in International Business or related field

Tools

SAP

ERP/WMS

Job description

As a Supervisor Supply Chain your goal is to oversee and lead the import and export activities for the service/aftermarket/accessories business for Billy Goat at our Munnsville facility while driving compliance. You’ll also partner with and support external vendors to ensure the successful delivery of products. #LI-MD1 #LI-Onsite

You will do this by:

• Managing importation/exportation administration for a region’s inventory replenishment and international distributor sales.


• Partnering with outside manufacturers and establishing strategy and objectives for staff to ensure a high level of customer service coupled with cost efficient operating procedures.


• Managing distributor relationships and supplier relationships, ensuring they follow the delivery of products within the agreed lead-time and agreed specifications and quality.


• Working with our third party logistics providers and internal customers on a continuous improvement process to optimize shipments, scheduling and order processing focused on cost reduction and service improvements.


• Providing a high level interface between suppliers and internal customers to resolve any functional, supply or commercial issues.


• Developing, implementing, and maintaining manuals and written procedures for import and export compliance activities.


• Providing technical support on issues related to import/export compliance.


• Maintaining complete and up-to-date understanding of export administration regulations, customs regulations, harmonized tariff schedule and company products.


• Serving as contact for the U.S. Department of Commerce and U.S. Customs and oversees freight forwarder and broker processes.


• Interacting with the legal team as regulatory issues dictate and providing training to support compliance initiatives.


• Performing some managerial responsibilities which may include: planning,assigning and directing work; interviewing, hiring and coaching employees; assists with performance management process.

The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities.

You are the kind of person who is:

• A leader who also rolls up their sleeves and digs into working alongside the team


• A strong problem solver


• Able to move between managing an hourly workforce and presenting to senior level leadership

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in International Business or related field OR equivalent education and experience


• At least five years of import and export experience


• Knowledge of purchasing, negotiation techniques, quality and supplier relationship development


• Familiarity with global customs and oversee freight requirements


• ERP and/or WMS software experience, SAP preferred


• Proficiency in email, word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software


• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills to effectively work with a diverse group of people in a team environment


• High level understanding of high volume, continuous process manufacturing


• Ability to lead a team


• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NY State Compensation:

- Salary: For this position, the expected base annual salary range is $85,000 - $115,000 USD commensurate with experience. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable laws.

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and turf care products through its Briggs & Stratton®, Vanguard®, Ferris®, Billy Goat®, and Branco® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.

Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.