Supply Chain Manager

Position Summary

JOB DESIGNATION:

The Supply Chain Manager leads the Supply Chain function for the Parker Meggitt North Hollywood site. Defines and manages commodity strategies and sourcing decisions while ensuring business supply requirements are satisfied. Ensures procurement procedures comply with government laws, regulations, and management objectives.

JOB CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads the North Hollywood site Supply Chain function, including procurement, estimating, planning, inventory management, shipping/receiving, logistics, and SIOP (sales, inventory, operations planning) process.

• Develops, implements and reports on inventory reduction strategies.

• Manages and reports on KPI metrics for working capital and inventory control.

• Defines and manages the commodity strategies and sourcing decisions while ensuring the successful management and enhancement of the business's supply chain.

• Develops and implements procurement strategy plan; identifies potential cost savings and oversees the budget while ensuring compliance with government laws and regulations (domestic/international).

• Reduces overall supply risk through contingency planning and understanding supplier capabilities, disaster preparedness, and financial health.

• Develops and improves overall supplier and supply base capabilities.

• Tracks, forecasts, and manages changing global markets and geo-political environments.

• Identifies needs and potential suppliers, solicits bids, reviews bids, and then selects suppliers.

• Negotiates and awards contracts and approves payments to suppliers while maintaining vendor relationships.

• Supports continuous improvement activities across the entire supply chain, including the development and implementation of appropriate measures of performance.

• Leads and directs work for a team of employees as defined by business needs.

• Manages staff selection, performance, development, and training processes to ensure team competencies and capabilities to reach the business goals and expectations.

• Responsibility for Year over Year PPV/PCV reduction.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor degree required; MBA preferred

• Years' Experience: 10+ years of relevant supply chain experience; aerospace experience highly preferred

Skills:

• 10+ years of experience in materials/purchasing function and supply chain leadership for manufactured goods, namely castings and machined products

• Knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology and demonstrated experience in developing strategic sourcing strategies

• Managerial responsibility for Vendor Liaison, Buyers, and Supply Chain Specialists

• Experience with inventory management concepts (turns, VMI, reductions), contract negotiations, demand forecasting, and operations planning

• Proven track record of experience in successful supply chain leadership and bottom-line results

• Ability to develop, manage, and execute procurement strategies that drive financial and operational performance across sub-functions of the Supply Chain

• Proven track record of leading transformational change to improve KPI initiatives

• Preferred experience with SAP ERP systems

• Demonstrated understanding and execution of Plan For Every Part strategies, supermarket pull systems, consignment

• In-depth understanding of contracts, compliance, and government laws (domestic/international) relating to procurement functions

• Must have hands-on experience in vendor selection and negotiation

• Sourcing/Procurement experience at the leadership level

• Experience with eSourcing tools, such as internet reverse auctions, a plus

• Ability to operate independently and communicate effectively with internal clients, peers, senior managers, and external suppliers

• Excellent project management and negotiation skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• A high energy level, entrepreneurial spirit, decisive and confident

• Professional certification preferred (CPM, CPIM or APICS)

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $138168 to $241860 annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

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