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POSITION SUMMARY

The Supply Chain Manager will lead the Purchasing and Logistics functions for US Valve, and work closely with the platform Sourcing team. The candidate will prioritize and execute sourcing initiatives to reduce supply chain complexity, improve business continuity and achieve material productivity. This role will be responsible for improving supplier performance and developing a best-in class supply base for critical components and overseeing warehousing, shipping and receiving functions. The position will work closely with production to achieve on-time delivery and with finance to ensure a complete and accurate accounting of inventory and will report directly to the Operations Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

8020, Supply Chain and Logistics management

Manage the overall purchasing function, scheduling, and inventory control as well as all other related purchasing and logistics functions.
Evaluate raw materials needed for production by working with schedulers, management and MRP systems.
Manage logistics operations to ensure timely delivery of products to customers.
Monitor and analyze supply chain performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.
Collaborate with the Warehouse Manager to optimize warehouse functions, including inventory management, order fulfillment, and shipping.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies within the warehouse.
Collaborates with commercial team to set inventory levels needed to execute expected sales forecasts.
Identifies supply chain risk and implements counter measures that improves part availability, prevents stock outs and accelerates backlog execution.
Drives 8020 principles deeper within the organization by using the Plan for Every Part (PFEP) analysis to drive actions.
Leads our SIOP process
Owns all supplier data masters is JDE, keep relevant data updated as required
Track and expedite delivery to ensure material availability. Resolve discrepancies by comparing purchase orders.
Be part of a team that performs periodic physical inventories.
Discuss defective goods with quality control personnel, vendors, and users to determine the cause. Work together to find solutions.
Responsible for import compliance.

OTHER

Actively engages in Daily Management, Monthly Business Reviews, and GEMBA walks.

Additional duties as assigned.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

Improves Inventory Turns
Improves inventory accuracy and location/ lot control
Increases Supplier OTD and Quality performance
Reduces Supply Chain Complexity through 8020
Delivers Material Cost Productivity

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages a team of buyers, planners, and functional supervisors in purchasing, logistics and warehousing areas.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Strong interpersonal communication skills: ability to manage effective relationships
Bias for action; drive to achieve results and goals in the short and long term.
Organized; strong time and project management skills.
A drive to discover and meet the needs of customers (both internal and external).
Possesses computer skills required to be proficient in job requirements including strong Excel and prior MRP/ERP experience, JD Edwards a plus
Understanding of data analysis and performance/operation metrics
Experienced change agent

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or other relevant degree
10+ years’ experience in Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, or Materials Management roles
History of supply chain performance improvement in a low-volume, high-mix, manufacturing business
Experience in international sourcing and logistics, experience with Asian suppliers is a plus.
ISO9001 experience a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing duties of the job, employee is required to move around and be still; use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
Employee will occasionally lift average of 25 lbs.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
International/Domestic travel required 10% of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Shop floor and office working environments.
Noise level is minimal with intervals of spikes.
Required to wear safety glasses and utilize other safety equipment as required while present on the shop floor.

US Valve is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

Total Rewards

The compensation range for this position is $107,100.00 - $160,700.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.

Benefits Package

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefit-and-rewards/

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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