Supply Chain Leader

Lead all internal materials management activties- Communicate with operations on shortages, anticipated shortages, expediting status etc.- Provide guidance to direct reports on ordering model parameters, quotes files, safety stock to optimize inventory levels- Lead and manage the annual physical inventory process- Communicate with buyers on issues relating to supplier performance: billing, receiving and quality- Meet new product introduction objectives (timing, quality, systems set up)- Perform various materials related projects and analysis as assigned- Support the corporate inventory and turn intiative- Participates as a member of the operations team in making cross-functional operational decisions.- Collaborate with Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Process Engineering and Quality to achieve cost reduction targets.Desired Skills and Experience:- BS is required, prefer a degree in supply chain or logistics- 10-15 years of experience in supply chain functions- Experience with integrated materials/production systems such MRP, ERP or JDE- Strong initiative and drive to resolve problems and implement process improvements- Strong analytical skills including ability to leverage metrics and other tools to drive supplier performance.- Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); advanced Excel and system skills required.- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.- LEAN experience strongly desired.Work Location: In person