Vice President of Supply Chain
Overview
The Supply Chain VP is a key position that will aggressively pursue strategies for continuous improvement in cost reduction, supply management, material planning and control, and integration of supply chain elements. This person will select, hire, develop highly effective people and then challenge and support them. They will develop and implement global strategic sourcing initiatives. Success in the implementation of lean process management and proven ability to reduce costs must be evident. We are seeking a leader who can deftly operate "in the moment" while always working toward a future that he/she has helped define. This role reports to the VP of Maintenance Strategy and has access to an industry leading compensation package.
Responsibilities
* Synchronize supply chain for optimum efficiency and costs.
* Develop and deploy strategy to support Operational Excellence and long-range plan.
* Optimize procure-to-pay process.
* Organize and direct sourcing activities for value, quality, inventory, and delivery.
* Develop and nurture strong supplier relationships.
* Lead, support, and provide metrics for sector commodity programs and COE.
* Ensure continuity of supply.
* Drive rationalization and CI through Life Cycle Strategic Commodity Business Planning Process and Supplier
Stratification Index.
* Develop a highly effective team through selection, development, mentoring.
* Develop and manage global commodity and supply chain strategies.
* Deliver year over year material cost productivity improvement.
* Collaboratively develop vision, strategy and roadmap for future Supply Chain.
* Develop the Supply Chain and Sourcing policy deployment plan to support the Business Operating System.
* Set standards and metrics for measuring results and supplier performance.
Qualifications
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
* PhD in relevant field required (ideal combination of PhD in Supply Chain Sciences combined with an MBA)
* CPIM/CPM certification preferred.
* Successful implementation of lean process management.
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
* 10-15 years strategic sourcing experience in a world-class global manufacturing or similar company.
* Excellent financial acumen especially as related to sourcing and supply chain.
* Fully knowledgeable of technology and software solutions in world class environments. Competent in at least
one Enterprise Software brand. (Oracle, JD Edwards, SAP, etc).
* Experience with contemporary supplier integration techniques and processes.
* In-depth materials management expertise with successes in customer service, inventory, and cost.
* High level negotiating skills.
* Excellent organizational skills.
* Selects and develops the best players.