Supply Chain Materials Execution Manager
Company: Gentex Corporation
Location: Manchester
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
Description:GENTEX AT A GLANCE:At Gentex Corporation, we've
created an environment where great ideas and great people can
thrive. Leveraging a history that spans over 125 years, Gentex is a
global leader in personal protection and situational awareness
solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial
personnel operating in high performance environments. Join our
multinational team of exceptional and dedicated employees around
the world and work on challenging and rewarding projects, grow your
skills, and advance your career all while making a positive
difference in the lives of our customers. Together, you and Gentex
can build a career that's uniquely yours.MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in supply chain management,
business administration, purchasing management or a related field
of study and/or 10+ years in supply chain management including
production planning, production scheduling, procurement, supplier
performance/risk management and contract negotiations.Currently
hold (or willing to acquire) an APICS Supply Chain Certification,
or Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) certification, or a
Certified Professional Purchasing Manager (CPPM) certification
within 2 years of accepting position.ABOUT THE JOB!The Supply Chain
Material Execution Manager will be located on-site and will be
responsible for the execution of material planning, procurement,
and supply base performance. The Material Execution Manager will be
responsible for the performance of the site production planners,
production schedulers, and buyers, while also serving as a leader
on the enterprise supply chain team. The manager will also serve as
a core leader on the site operations team to ensure success in
delivering to our customer while balancing material costs and
working capital requirements. The Material Execution Manager will
ensure compliance to the FAR/DFAR procuring procedures and will
work continuously to improve the material planning, procurement,
and supplier performance management processes, minimizing material
constraints and material price escalations.Gentex offers a robust
benefit package- including, but not limited to, medical coverages,
401k, paid time off and excellent work schedules including a 9/80
work week.Requirements:KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND
ABILITIES:Demonstrated knowledge of procurement systems, processes,
and procedures.Subject Matter Expert in end-to-end supply chain and
suppler performance managementWorking knowledge of MRP/ERP systems
and digital material planning and procurement platformsExperience
in procurement optimization including network flow optimization,
MRP, reorder point, Kanban's, safety stock, inventory optimization
and capacity managementUnderstanding of Lean tools, with a
preference for hands-on deployment experience, particularly in
areas of material flow, kanban replenishment, and visual
schedulingExperience with rough-cut capacity planning and SIOP best
practicesUnderstands how to quickly identify and eliminate material
delivery constraintsDemonstrated expertise in materials planning
and procurement management in a low-volume high-mix
environment.Experience driving business continuity and supply chain
risk mitigation strategiesProven results in price negotiation, key
performance indicators (KPIs), conflict resolution, supplier
performance and risk management.SAP experience preferredExperience
with FAR, DFAR, ITAR, and CPSR guidelines and governances
preferredExperience executing a root cause corrective action
processKnowledge of AS9100 Quality Management SystemSelf-starter,
driver, dependable servant leader with a strong sense of urgencyOne
wem solver skilled at implementing process efficiencies and
innovative solutionsAbility to influence stakeholders at all levels
of the organizationAbility to develop and maintain relationships
with strategic suppliersStrong organizational skills, including the
ability to plan, implement, and execute material planning and
procurement strategiesStrong analytical skills with a deep
understanding of financial analysis, the ability to quickly analyze
data, as well as extrapolate and communicate business insightsho
knows the way, shows the way, and goes the wayExcellent purchasing
negotiation, organizational, prioritization, time management and
change management skillsStrong written and verbal communication
skillsTrack record of delivering year on year cost savings and
continuous improvement initiativesProblem solver skilled at
implementing process efficiencies and innovative solutionsAbility
to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organizationAbility
to develop and maintain relationships with strategic
suppliersStrong organizational skills, including the ability to
plan, implement, and execute material planning and procurement
strategiesStrong analytical skills with a deep understanding of
financial analysis, the ability to quickly analyze data, as well as
extrapolate and communicate business insightsESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS:Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.Lead
the site materials team to support customer deliveries, while
balancing cost and working capital goalsPartner with the enterprise
planning and procurement teams to ensure that standard processes
are deployed effectively at the sitesServe as a core member of the
site operations leadership teamParticipate in the Lean
transformation of the site, including the strategy development and
execution for pull system and visual scheduling process
deployment.Create, implement, and adhere to yearly and quarterly
targets for each key performance indicator (KPI)Conducts internal
monthly KPI review meetings, reviewing planned vs. actual
performanceCreate/implement/adhere to yearly and quarterly A3
milestone plans that drive process efficiencies and performance
improvementsConducts daily Stand-up meetings with buyers,
production planners, and production schedulers to align on
prioritiesImplement and adhere to buyer / supplier weekly,
quarterly, and yearly operating cadenceCreate/implement/adhere to
daily standard work for each team member utilizing the Gentex SC
standard templateManage the material planning and source-to-pay
process in support of manufacturing operations across the
organization to ensure standardization and best-in-class practices
are implementedEnsures burndown plans are in place(utilizing the
ESC template) for past-due POsEnsure compliance with Gentex
purchasing policies and procedures, business code of conduct,
ethical practices and adherence to relevant laws and
regulationsDevelops sound, cost-effective strategies for the
purchasing of materials used in the businessGrows and maintains
relationships with suppliers while continually scouting for
additional vendorsEvaluating material price increases while seeking
ways to improve and enhance the quality of products purchased and
the timeliness of deliveriesCommunicates with management regularly
regarding the efficient flow of goods and services affecting
productionConducting cost analyses and setting benchmarks for
improvementDevelop risk management procedures to mitigate losses in
the event of product shortagesDrive continuous improvement
initiativesExecute according to supplier agreements established by
strategic sourcing delivering within cost of good budget / purchase
cost variance targetsLead cross functional teams and manage supply
chain goals improving value-to-cost relationship by focusing on
total cost of ownership, quality, delivery, service to achieve cost
reduction initiativesEstablish and evaluate procurement and
supplier performance dashboards/KPIs/metrics for raw material and
commodities categoryProactively engage, influence, and collaborate
with the Finance, Supply Chain, Quality, R&D, Legal and
Operations teams to ensure alignment on business objectives and
project plansTO APPLY:Visit:
https://gentexcorp.com/careers/LOCATION:Gentex's Manchester
facility is located in southern New Hampshire. Manchester is the
largest convention, sports, entertainment, and arts & cultural
destination in New Hampshire. There is so much to do, see and
experience in Manchester including major concerts and ECHL Hockey,
AA minor league baseball, live performances at the historic Palace
Theatre or exhibits at our renowned museums. Located in the heart
of New England, Manchester is also conveniently located within an
hour's drive of Boston, an hour from the Atlantic Ocean and less
than two hours from New Hampshire's scenic White Mountains, Lake
Winnipesaukee and the many other well-known vacation destinations
in Maine, Vermont and
Massachusetts.PI2fc3a6bd3fad-25660-33092965
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