supply chain director.

1. The position oversees and approves procurement activities; sourcing, supplier selection, contractnegotiations and logisticsin the procurement of materials, supplies, and equipment including:2. The position is responsible to drive and meet on time delivery, supplier quality and annual deflationtargets.3. The Director monitors production plan to ensure resources are fully utilized and scheduled effectively.4. She/he works with the Procurement Manager to analyze market and delivery conditions in relation tomaterial availability and prepares market analysis reports; the department analyzes trends and makerecommendations to senior management regarding bulk acquisitions.5. The position leads by example and adapts his/her management style to achieve optimum results.He/she models the values, behaviors and practices that create a positive working environment, promotesteamwork, and fosters morale through effective communication and coaching; provides the opportunities,resources and training necessary to optimize staff performance; and supports and encourages intelligentrisk-taking ideas that improve organizational and financial performance.6. The position interfaces with Executive and Senior Management in Operations, Finance, Quality,Engineering and HR; proactively involves relevant parties in brain storming sessions, employment issues, etc.,to evaluate and improve quality and processes.

10+ years

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These specifications are general guidelines based on the minimum experience normally consideredessential to the satisfactory performance of this position. The requirements listed below arerepresentative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform the position in a satisfactorymanner. Individual abilities may result in some deviation from these guidelines.??? Bachelor???s degree in Business or Manufacturing; or APICS certification. Requires fifteen years ofexperience in a similar environment; purchasing experience must include negotiation and supplierselection functions. APICS Certification strongly preferred.??? Must possess excellent organization and time management skills and the ability to provideleadership, supervision and training using positive supervisory techniques to ensure maximumproductivity; must be capable of working with minimal supervision while performing duties.??? Must be computer literate on Microsoft Office; Microsoft Dynamics GP experience highlypreferred.??? Exceptional oral, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to applycommon sense to carry out instructions and instruct others, interpret documents, understandprocedures, write reports and correspondence, speak clearly.??? Strong process orientation: Detail oriented, logical and methodological approach to problemsolving and collaboration; the ability to read, analyze, interpret and develop general businessdocuments, contracts and technical procedures. Ability to deal with complex problems involvingmultiple facets and variables in non-standardized situations.??? Strong understanding of finance and accounting concepts: Detail oriented, logical, andmethodological approach to problem solving; ability to read, analyze and interpret generalbusiness periodicals and technical procedures; perform advanced mathematical calculations;evaluate complex problems involving multiple facets and variables in non-standardizedsituations.??? Strategic focus and the ability to predict trends, define desired outcomes, and create executableplans for achievement of corporate level goals.??? He/she must possess the ability to engender trust, perform duties in an ethical manner; must workwell in a team environment and possess strong leadership skills.??? Must have excellent negotiation skills and experience in negotiating supply contracts and terms.

Bachelors