Salary Range: $100,000 - $140,000
Position Summary
You will be responsible for leading and managing our global supply chain strategy and operations. This includes building and managing the supplier base, supporting demand and supply planning, coordinating the global roll-out of new production processes and ensuring smooth and efficient customer order fulfillment.
Essential Functions
- Develop and implement a global supply chain strategy that aligns with the company's overall goals and objectives
- Identify potential suppliers, analyze capabilities and build and manage a network of capable suppliers and production partners
- Lead RFI/ RFQ/ RFP and strategic sourcing process and review, analyze and clarify quote packages from suppliers
- Lead contractual negotiations with suppliers and manage relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials and products
- Act as interface between process development and production teams and plan & coordinate the roll-out of new production processes in different Oetiker production locations
- Monitor and analyze supply chain performance, identify areas for improvement and implement process changes if needed
- Partner with KAM, Program Management and Production to plan sales projections and production capacity needs (Sales & Operations Planning)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement global logistics and distribution processes for polymer products to ensure smooth customer order fulfillment
- Act as an advisor to Engineering, providing information and guidance on availability and cost of supplies and materials
- Work closely alongside Program Management and other key stakeholders to ensure milestone fulfillment in customer programs
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Experience with quality standards such as IATF 16949 and ISO 9001
- Experience with inventory management and control
- Strong project management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
- Initiative-taking and a self-starter with hands-on skills
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills – Able to communicate and work effectively with stakeholders across different cultures and business functions
Education / Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field
- 5+ years working experience in Supply Chain Management, preferably in automotive
- Strong knowledge of supply chain management principles and best practices
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation packages
- Paid Time Off (starts at 17 days a year)
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Generous 401k match
- Education tuition reimbursement program
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Comprehensive Training Program and access to Online Learning
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
