Supply Chain Manager

Ducommun Incorporated; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ducommun Incorporated is seeking a Supply Chain Manager for its Appleton, WI facility. You will design and execute a competitive supply chain strategy, manage site inventory, and partner with internal customers to drive operational excellence in procurement of materials and services.

You will lead a high-performance team, manage the procurement budget, and work with site leadership to improve overall supply chain performance. Travel to other sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience with quality systems and Lean/continuous improvement.
• ERP and MRP systems expertise required.
• Proven leadership of a high-performance supply chain team.
• Experience in aerospace/defense supply chains preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of a competitive supply chain infrastructure.
• Manage site supply inventory and collaborate with internal customers.
• Drive cross-site process optimization and standardization across Ducommun sites.
• Lead a high-performance supply chain team including hiring, training, and development.
• Manage annual procurement budget and achieve savings against goals.
• Improve supplier performance and establish metrics for value creation.
• Identify IT solutions to improve supply chain management and cost savings.

Skills

Lean & continuous improvement

ERP & MRP systems

High-performance team leadership

Strategic supply chain management

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related

MBA or Master’s preferred

Tools

ERP systems

MRP systems

Job description

Supply Chain Manager

The Supply Chain Manager will actas an integral member of the local senior operations leadership team, creatingnet value for Ducommun byleading the design and ongoing execution of a competitive supply chaininfrastructure. The incumbent will have responsibility forall aspects of the supply chain for the site.

Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Our Facility in Appleton, WI manufactures state-of-the-art circuit boards for Aerospace and Defense as well as Industrial and Medical Industries.

Job Summary

• Implement supply chainvision and strategic leadership. Scope of leadership includes the planning andexecution activities associated with related business processes, systemsdevelopment and utilization, purchased cost estimating, source selection andcontracting, strategic partnering, supplier relationship management,compliance/governance and program execution.
• Managethe site supply inventory and partner closely with internal customers tocreate operational excellence in the procurement of materials, equipmentand services.
• Leadlocal supply chain teams in the participation and optimization of crosssite processes and procedures; driving efficiencies and commonality acrossall Ducommun sites.
• Lead a high performance supply chain team. Includes selection,training, development, succession and performance management.
• Managethe annual procurement budget in support of the company’s goals andobjectives. Plan and achieve savings to the budget.
• Workclosely with site leadership and teams to improve business performance insupply chain management and to ensure the highest level of internal andexternal customer satisfaction. Implement supply chain best practices and strategies to continuallyimprove processes and procedures for procurement of materials, equipmentand services.
• Drivesupply chain management systems and processes which leverage the optimumprices, quality and delivery schedules, as reported through site metrics.
• Leadin the selection, evaluation and management of suppliers. Assurethat relationships are developed and maintained with suppliers to ensure ahigh quality, reliable source of supplies and information.
• Developsite level metrics to assess and improve the value of the supply chainaccording to division objectives; formally communicate results andprogress monthly to business and site leadership.
• Identifyand promote information technology solutions and trends to improve supplychain management and achieve cost savings.
• Managekey external and internal supply chain elements supporting inventorymanagement goals.
• Participatein Strategic Supply Chain development, including identification of newsupplier opportunities, proposal preparation, ‘win strategy’ development andthe achievement of contract awards.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience utilizing quality systems, lean and continuous improvement processes and state of the art supply chain practices is required.
• Demonstrated expertise of ERP and MRP systems is required.
• Proven experience building and developing a high performance team of supply chain professionals is required.
• Experience in commodity management and operations/materials management is strongly preferred.
• Some experience managing logistics as it relates to customer shipments is preferred.
• ISM or APICS certification is preferred.
• Willing to travel as required to other DAS sites and to supplier locations is required; may be up to 10-15% at times.
• Demonstrates strong business acumen and leadership. Seen as a “go-to” person on critical business and supply chain issues.
• A seasoned negotiator with excellent influencing skills.
• Must be capable of operating in a highly matrixed environment.
• Relentless and results driven performer with a continuous improvement mind-set.
• Superior interpersonal skills, delivers information clearly and factually. Capable of adjusting to situation or audience.
• A natural leader and mentor, capable of assessing, selecting and developing professionals.
• Excellent personal presence. Able to win respect from all levels of the organization and therefore have an immediate impact.
• Able to work directly with and gain the confidence of senior management, peers and staff.
• Clear understanding and adherence to ethical principles, company values, code of conduct and policies.
• Ableto work in a small and fiscally conservative organization which can requireflexibility and diversity of responsibilities

Required Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related degree is required. Master Degree or MBA is preferred.
• Minimum of 7-10 years well-rounded supply chain management experience in progressively senior positions. Experience must include supply chain management at a senior site level within the aerospace and defense industry.

Equal Opportunity EmployerVeterans/Disabled

2222 East Pensar Drive
Appleton, Wisconsin, 54911
United States