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Airstream

Supply Chain Director for Towables Division

Airstream, Jackson Center, Ohio, United States, 45334

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Supply Chain Director for Towables Division

Function: Provides key leadership to supply chain organization Utilizes best practice procurement and sourcing strategies to drive value Establishes and builds upon supplier partnerships Negotiates with external vendors to secure advantageous terms and supply of goods Leads supply chain continuous improvement activities Resolves complex supply chain topics Executes supply chain organization vision Reporting: VP, Supply Chain Scope of Work/Tasks: Lead the supply chain organization Ensure SAGE 100 tools are used to track purchase price variances Area of responsibility is both tactical and strategic in nature Continuously enhance or improve existing policies, products and methods Create and sustain commercial, supply and quality agreements Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company Create supply sustainability across the supply chain Lead supplier selection and supplier qualification process Manage approved supplier list Supplier quality focused Use data to improve supplier performance via routine workshops Utilize supplier development plans to enhance supply base Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs Maintain material budgets Ensure three way match is compliant and total cost of ownership is utilized when selecting suppliers Requirements: 5-7 years purchasing leadership in manufacturing environment Proven success as supply chain manager, materials manager, purchasing manager, purchasing officer or head of purchasing Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in "reading" the market Proven successes with negotiations and networking Aptitude in decision-making and analyzing data Strong leadership capabilities Proven knowledge of KPI's and early indicators management Proven knowledge establishing preferred sourcing models (contract warehouse, consignment, vendor management) leading to excellent inventory management Experienced in open order management and missing parts management Significant knowledge of material handling, with proven ability to lead lean continuous improvement activities BS degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration is required. MBA is preferred. Processes, Tools, and Methodologies Utilized: Microsoft Office Tools Microsoft Dynamics SAGE 100 Harris Lean Systems PDCA/A3 philosophies Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.