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Crane Company

Supply Chain Manager

Crane Company, Fort Walton Beach, Florida, us, 32549

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Overview Crane Aerospace & Electronics

has an exciting opportunity for a

Supply Chain Manager I or II

at our

Fort Walton Beach, FL

location.

Job Summary The

Supply Chain Manager

develops and leads a team of buyer-planners and material handlers. They are responsible for implementing and maintaining robust alternative material replenishment systems that maximize inventory turns while supporting 100% customer on-time delivery and quality, and continuous lead-time reduction goals.

Essential Functions

Responsible for site tactical procurement activities, receiving, stockroom and shipping departments to include all assigned personnel and the integrity of all relevant data in the system.

Responsible for all issues affecting on-time delivery and quality of product from our suppliers. Coordinate meetings and publish minutes to keep Value Stream and Site management informed of status on any issues that may cause delays in shipments.

Responsible for leading the efforts to develop, implement and manage alternate material replenishment methods (consignment, kanban, vendor managed) that increase turns year over year while supporting 100% customer on-time delivery and lead-time reduction.

Support new product introduction procurement requirements.

Develop visual standard work for all major processes and insure compliance of same.

Develop, implement and support processes that continually reduce the number of transactions required to maintain and move materials and information flows.

Support Value Stream Managers’ efforts to establish “point of use” inventory, ARMs, make/buy decisions and other initiatives.

Monitor supplier scrap, being fully responsible for all valid in-house rejects of purchased parts. Work with supplier base to reduce supplier generated scrap. Coordinate all technical communications with suppliers and obtain corrective actions in a timely manner.

Support CAG Strategic Procurement Director ensuring that overall company policies and procedures are followed and that company-wide initiatives are supported.

Build a highly skilled, highly regarded and motivated customer-focused team.

Responsible for the guidance and direction of all assigned personnel ensuring that company policy and work rules are adhered to and activities are in compliance with the Bargaining Unit Agreement.

Any other task assigned by your supervisor or management.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

Level I: 3+ years experience in Supply Chain in a manufacturing environment. Some supervisory or management experience preferred.

Level II: 5+ years experience in Supply Chain in a manufacturing environment. 3+ years of management experience.

Direct experience implementing lean concepts (Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen Leadership, 5S, etc.). Lean/Six Sigma certification (black belt or green belt). Prior experience implementing a pull system/Kanban approach to component flow. Extensive sourcing experience. Knowledge/experience with eSourcing tools.

Knowledge: Knowledge of FAR, DFAR, and ITAR regulations preferred. Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and Oracle (or other) MRP/ERP system.

Skills/Abilities: Excellent analytical, organization, and planning skills. Demonstrated success to develop and execute comprehensive supply chain strategies and action plans. Ability to develop, lead, and motivate cross-functional teams. Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively as part of a team in a matrix organization. Proven ability to develop collaborative relationships & influence up, down and across organizational lines. Strong negotiation and contract management skills. Strong customer service orientation. Proven ability to resolve problems quickly using outside the box thinking and creative problem solving skills. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Ability to influence and drive change and accountability. Ability to manage competing interests while maintaining a sense of urgency and to meet frequent short timeline, goals, and deadlines. Proven expertise in developing supplier quality systems and supplier performance metrics.

Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance or related field; coupled with strong industry Supply Chain experience.

Eligibility Requirement: This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government. Additionally, as a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants selected could be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s level degree preferred

Certification in APICS and/or ISM is highly desired.

Top Benefits

Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month

Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year

401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match

Education Reimbursement: eligible after 90 days of employment

Crane Aerospace & Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Job Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Manufacturing

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