Supply Chain Manager

IDEX Corporation; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX Corporation in Portage, MI seeks a Supply Chain Manager to drive improvements in on-time delivery, inventory reduction and cost-saving through sourcing initiatives. You will lead Order to Cash processes, Demand Planning, Procurement, and Logistics across our manufacturing network.

The role requires Lean expertise, ERP experience, and strong leadership to develop teams and deliver measurable business results. Join a global employer committed to equal opportunity and career growth.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of lean principles and coaching to implement improvements.
• ERP systems experience is essential.
• Strong business acumen with P&L experience.
• Track record in operations, supply chain & procurement.
• Ability to influence senior management and teams.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and data-driven problem solving.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive improvements in on-time-delivery and working capital.
• Organize and implement strategic initiatives across Order Management, Demand Planning, Procurement, Inventory Management and Logistics.
• Lead a supply chain team that supports the Order to Cash framework.
• Develop and maintain safe work practices and cost reduction initiatives.
• Set team goals and motivate subordinates to meet targets.
• Define resource needs within budget and staffing parameters.
• Contribute to long-term capacity planning and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Lean principles

ERP systems

P&L experience

Supply chain & procurement

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Team management

Education

BS in Supply Chain/Sourcing or engineering

APICS certification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.

With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

IDEX Corporation (NYSE: IEX), based in Northbrook, IL (suburb of Chicago), is a leading global manufacturer of diversified products in industries ranging across health, science, safety, fire, and fluidics. The company operates in 24 countries, IDEX is an innovative and growing company, focused on delivering excellence through diverse, winning teams. We’re a global provider of applied solutions serving a variety of markets. These include life science and medical technologies, process industry and infrastructure related applications, industrial/municipal fire, and rescue - to name just a few. Materials Science Solutions (MSS) is an IDEX group made up of 14 Materials Sciences businesses across 17 locations within the US, Europe, and India. These businesses include: Micro-LAM, 603 OPTX, Advanced Thin Films, Inc., CVI Laser, LLC., CVI Laser Limited, Iridian Spectral Technologies Ltd., Superior Technical Ceramics Corp. (STC), Tecan Limited, Veco B.V., Atul, Veco Precision India Pvt. Ltd. (VPI), Millux B.V., and Louwers Hanique B.V.

Business Unit:

603 OPTX Keene NH OR Micro-LAM Portage MI

Responsibilities:

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for driving improvements in customer on-time-delivery, working capital through inventory reduction and cost reduction with sourcing savings. Will organize and implement strategic initiatives and standardized approaches in Order Management, Demand Planning, Procurement, Inventory Management and Logistics. Lead a supply chain team that supports the Order to Cash framework.

• Develop and maintain safe work practices.
• Ensure the Supply Chain is synchronized to produce maximum efficiencies and lowest cost of operation.
• Work closely with leadership team to achieve operational objectives in safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Develops and maintains scorecards of key suppliers in quality, delivery and cost and reviews performance with them quarterly.
• Develop subordinates to optimize their skills and performances in a team environment.
• Set team goals and motivate subordinates to meet or exceed these expectations.
• Conduct Daily Improvement meetings reviewing S,Q,D,C,G.
• Ensure plant and Corporate Policies are consistently administered.
• Defines resource needs and works within budget and staffing parameters to accomplish objectives for areas of responsibilities.
• Responsible for helping to define long term production capacity, continuous improvement projects and strategic planning.

Qualifications:

• Complete knowledge of lean principles and coaching skills to assist in their implementation.
• ERP system knowledge
• Strong business acumen with P&L experience.
• A solid track record for performance in operations, business, supply chain & procurement.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior management, teams and individuals.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Solid quantitative skill set and the ability to analyze, think, and communicate with well-supported data.
• Strong problem-solving skills; the ability to ask the right questions, help frame logical conclusions and arrive at effective solutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication competencies

Education and/or Experience

• BS in Supply Chain/Sourcing or engineering with 8 years operations experience.
• APICs certification.
• Demonstrated experience developing Order to Cash process in a lean manufacturing setting.
• Good interactive people skills with the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, management and/or individuals.
• Team player who supports both management and team members.
• Ability to appraise a situation through data analysis and facilitate team members accordingly.
• Well-developed inter-personal skills to help focus and motivate employees in a positive and constructive fashion.

Certain positions with IDEX Corporation and its business units require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. Persons” as defined by these regulations. Generally, a “U.S. Person” is a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or an individual granted refugee or asylum status.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer

IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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