Supply Chain Operations Manager

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Job Summary: Responsible for plant Procurement and Supply Chain Operations including Production Scheduling, Material Planning, Procurement, Inventory Management, Capacity Management, Shipping & Receiving, Tool Crib (MRO + Spares), Delivery Performance and Customer Service, and overall Material Flow.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or Post-Secondary Diploma preferred in the following:
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Business Administration
• 5+ Years Experience in a related manufacturing or logistics management role
• Experience with ERP/MRP Systems (Epicor CMS an asset)
• Experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience negotiating complex contracts with suppliers
• Fluent in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook etc.)

Essential Functions:

• Follow all work and safety instructions for all assigned operations
• Develop and Execute Strategies for meeting Supply Chain Operations KPIs including but not limited to; Cost Reductions, On Time Delivery, Inventory Reduction & Freight in accordance with Business Unit Targets
• Meet Corporate Targets and Initiatives related to Inventory Optimization (both Production and MRO)
• Ensure Compliance with Customer Systems and Portals
• Support and Lead MMOG/IATF Requirements
• Develop and Execute Strategies for Purchasing KPIs including but not limited to Cost Savings, Payment Terms, and Supplier Inventory on Consignment Programs in accordance with Business Unit Targets
• Implement and Lead Corporate Purchasing Initiatives (Xeeva, KSA Adoption, OPEX, CRMS, Roadmaps, etc.)
• Negotiate favorable supply contracts with key suppliers
• Responsible for sourcing & resourcing activity within the plant and presenting to Division level for approval
• Lead Materials/Purchasing Related Launch Activities to support new business awards as required
• Ability to Provide Input to and Execute Commodity and Supplier Strategies
• Maintain supplier rating system continuously evaluating supplier's delivery and quality performance
• Work with under-performing suppliers to improve, or locate alternate supplier
• Develop Actions to Achieve & Maintain Absolute Accuracy targets and achieve Net Accuracy on Inventory Cycle Counts and Physical Inventory Activities
• Mentor other personnel in the department and assist in their development
• Communicate with all areas of the plant to ensure the needs of the company are being fulfilled through purchasing
• Ensure New Business Supplier Product Launches on time, on cost, on specification
• Ability to Manage a Team of People and Delegate Tasks based on roles, responsibilities and workload
• Abide by all Company polices including, but not limited to the following: Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental Systems, Human Resources policies, and the Martinrea Employee Handbook

Work Environment:

• Office Environment and Plant Floor (PPE required)

Physical Demands:

• Effectively communicate with direct reports, associates, peers, and management
• Travel Required 10%

Health and Safety:

• Must work in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, Company and plant rules, policies and procedures
• Must use or wear Personal Protective Equipment and certain clothing as required by the Company

Other Duties:

• This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities required for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice