Supply Chain Materials Manager
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SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE...
- Work directly with Demand Planning team on forecast accuracy, concerns and challenges to improve supply targets based on market demand changes and trends
- Develop and build (Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to measure efficiency and track performance expectation with CM’s, and to reduce potential supply risks such as Carrying Cost, Safety Stock, Inventory Turnover, Excess and Obsolete
- Represent our company as the primary contact with Contract Manufacturers and Suppliers at regional and Global levels
- Build and maintain relationships with CM’s and components’ suppliers. Work directly with CM’s and serve as the main contact for consultations and supplier management to resolve all issues to maintain a continuity of supply to support monthly, quarterly, and annual build plan targets
- Work closely with NPI team to support new product development, implementation and transitioning ramps including review schedule requirements, allocations and delivery.
- Manage materials planning from NPI transitioning to Production to ensure no gap of materials between NPI and Production including Inventory management.
- Review, develop and update process documentations new and change process internally and at CM’s
- Complies with all GMP, regulatory and ISO guidelines, including company policies and departmental procedures
- Proactively facilitate and recommend re-engineering, best practices & consensus between functional areas (Supply Chain, Sales/Marketing, Operations, Finance and IT)
- Manage 3PL relationship, maintain company orders shipping SLAs and On-Time Delivery
- Provide guidance to assist and resolve any logistic issues with CM’s, Suppliers and customers including trade and compliance, import and export, rules and regulations with the Asian Pacific region and international
- Inventory Management to manage and drive company inventory to meet company inventory target.
- Responsible for managing Contract Manufacturing for all aspects of materials flow and to maintain control and accuracy over all material inventories, including all transactions, procurement, planning, scheduling, cost, warehouse, receiving, and shipping to ensure that materials are right-sized by location, quantity and timing.
- Control inventory levels and ensure availability of material during emergencies
- Review and assess risk to supply and demand variability and identify opportunities to manage and mitigate materials risk.
- Maintain relationships and negotiate with suppliers for non-Core Materials
- Identify materials disposition and minimize E&O due to ECOs, deviations and product transitions.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BRING TO THIS ROLE...
- Master Planning/Production Scheduler (MPS) experience with tiered Contract Manufacturers. Proven knowledge of the Storage Industry’s planning and forecasting of SKU, bundle planning, assembly and component, experiences with supply chain functionality, advance analytical capability, knowledge in identifying demand & Supply trends, dynamic, seasonality impact and promotional impact of fast pace enterprise storage product line
- Deep knowledge of Forecast planning and techniques, Supply planning, and MRP systems including Bills of Materials, component shortages, Sales Orders, Purchase Orders process.
- Expert and knowledge of production and manufacturing processes
- ERP and other Planning tools, MS Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Access) advance user.
- Demonstrated problem resolution skills and team building and leadership skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within all levels of the organization
- BA/BS Degree or its equivalent in relevant area - Supply Chain Manufacturing, Operations, Business, Economics, Engineering, etc.
The annual base salary range is: $105,000.00– $158,000.00
Salary ranges are determined based on role, level and location. For positions open to candidates in multiple geographical locations, the base salary range is reflective of the labor market across the applicable locations.
This role may be eligible for incentive pay and/or equity.
And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events - check out purebenefits.com for more information.
There is no application deadline and we accept applications on an ongoing basis until the job is filled.
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Through our Pure Equality program, which supports a flourishing field of employee resource groups, we nourish the personal and professional lives of our team members. And our Pure Good Foundation gives back to local and global communities through volunteering and grants.
And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events.
PURE IS COMMITTED TO EQUALITY.
Research shows that in order to apply for a job, women feel they need to meet 100% of the criteria while men usually apply after meeting about 60%. Regardless of how you identify, if you believe you can do the job and are a good match, we encourage you to apply.
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