Summary of Position:
The Supply Chain Commodity Manager is responsible for the sourcing activities to support Woodclad and Pultrusion new product launches; for identifying alternate sources of supply to help drive cost reductions, working capital improvements and quality enhancements; and for managing the supply chain for the commodity on a daily basis, which includes providing supply forecasts at a detailed level, managing inventory levels at location levels, placing PO’s to support location production requirements while providing a concierge level support to the fabrication locations.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
· Lead strategic sourcing activities for wood commodities
· Develop forecast model for pultruded lineals and provide liaison betwixt production plant and fabrications plants resulting in effective inventory management and minimal working capital needed to support requirements
· Develop cost-effective, efficient, supply chain for wood components to support regional manufacturing facilities
· Develop effective communication channel for various functional teams (Corporate & Location) working on NPD activities for this commodity
· Conduct all sourcing activities in professional and ethical manner while demonstrating the Milgard business values and Philosophy in all personal interactions
· Develop replenishment levels and strategy for fabrication facilities for pultrusion and wood componentry needed to support customer demand
Level of Supervision
None
Experience Required
10+ years of progressively responsible purchasing, inventory planning, and sourcing experience in manufacturing environment
Education/Certification
· Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Supply Chain
· APICS certification desirable
Essential Abilities
· Effective written & verbal communicator
· Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
· Self-motivator who works effectively in team or independent work environments
· Ability to identify and to implement process improvements through selling rather than directive methods
· Excellent internal and external customer service skills
· Strong analytical skills coupled with ability to present results clearly and compellingly
· Professional confidence and willingness to challenge ‘status quo’ to drive organizational growth and improvement
Work Environment
Office environment; limited travel to supplier site and fabrication plants
Milgard does not tolerate discrimination of any type, and offers equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, natural origin, age, disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or any other considerations made unlawful by Federal, State or local laws. We believe in providing eligible and qualified employees with opportunities to advance. Milgard is an at-will employer.
If interested, please apply online at http://track.tmpservice.com/ApplyClick.aspx?id=831445-1789-1372
