Supply chain manager position
the supply chain manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing the company's stock and shipments, ensuring timely delivery of materials to meet strict deadlines for expiration dates, esd, and msd requirements.
key responsibilities:
* inspect and receive all incoming materials within established goals on our system.
* store materials in warehouses, maintaining their best condition to ensure integrity.
* ensure compliance with esd, msd, and expiration date requirements at all times.
* maintain accurate inventory records through effective storage practices, housekeeping, and cycle counts.
* identify and manage excess and obsolete materials.
* develop and implement efficient supermarkets, picking strategies, and material preparation processes.
* timely pick and deliver kits required by production.
* collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure delivered kits are in optimal condition.
* work closely with purchasing, quality, and planning to fulfill sales orders for customer-requested materials.
* direct the shipping crew to execute the shipment plan as outlined during business process re-engineering.
* lead the materials team to consistently meet the organization's needs regarding materials management.
* identify opportunities to reduce operational costs within materials.
* partner with qa and hr to develop training programs for the materials crew.
* minimize third-party warehouse usage while reducing associated costs.
* possess knowledge of kanban systems and continuous improvement processes.
* apply six sigma and toyota production system initiatives to drive cost reduction.
* utilize cycle count processes effectively in the inventory warehouse.
requirements:
* bachelor's degree in industrial or manufacturing engineering or equivalent.
* apics certifications are highly desirable.
* minimum five years of experience in supply chain or materials management roles.