Supply Chain Solutions Manager Sr

Plexus Corp.; United States; On-site; USD 112,600 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus Corp. seeks a materials and procurement leader focused on streamlining supply base, negotiating strategic buying agreements, and optimizing PPV metrics to reduce costs and improve service.

This role partners with customers, suppliers, and regional teams to design supply chain strategies, manage risk, and drive lean procurement initiatives across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8 or more years of related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and Material Team Managers to optimize returns and service levels.
• Design supply chain strategies with regional teams to optimize inventory and reduce lead time.
• Provide strategic direction in the Material Team Manager center and support sites to resolve constraints.
• Develop strategies to minimize supply chain risk and act as SME for risk management tools.
• Partner with Commodity Sourcing and Global SCSM to strengthen supplier relations and monitor risk.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with 8+ years of related experience

Job description

Purpose Statement

This position is focused on driving improvements for procurement of materials and services. Deliverables range from streamlining the overall supply base, managing material cost through negotiated strategic buying agreements and PPV metrics, analyzing supply chain data, optimizing operational processes, managing supplier KPIs, supplier performance management, inventory/working capital optimization, freight cost optimization and streamlining procurement administration costs through implementation of lean principles and tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and Material Team Managers to implement solutions that optimize return and maximize customer service levels.
• Work with Supply Chain Solutions and regional supply chain teams to design supply chain strategies, focusing on optimizing inventory levels, reducing lead time, and minimizing forecast variability.
• Provide strategic direction and training in the Material Team Manager center of excellence, and offer reactive support to sites to resolve constraints.
• Develop new strategies to minimize supply chain risk and serve as a Subject Matter Expert in the utilization of Plexus Supply Chain Risk Management tools.
• Partner with Commodity Sourcing and Global SCSM team to develop key supplier relationships, monitor supply chain risk management tools, and identify potential risks and opportunities for improvement.

Education & Experience Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.

Salary Range

$112,600.00 - $169,000.00

Accommodations

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Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Background Check

Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.