Supply Chain Manager (Manufacturing)

Job Summary:

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for the staff, equipment, materials, relationships, and processes related to purchasing, inventory control, and logistics. The role oversees day-to-day activities related to sourcing, purchasing, inventory control, planning, and shipping to provide exceptional service and value to internal and external customers. Ensure high performance through a combination of robust process and team development. Support local and global initiatives as the voice of supply chain and serve as a role model of USTER values.

Who We Are

• Founded in 1875 and headquartered in Switzerland, Uster Technologies is now a part of Toyota Industries.
• We are a global provider of quality control equipment for the textile industry in which we are regarded as the benchmark for quality.
• Our Knoxville team has delivered locally developed innovations to customers around the globe for the last 50 years.
• Our instruments play a role in the manufacture of nearly every cotton textile product produced on the planet.

Who You Are

• An experienced and energetic professional who fosters positive teamwork and has a continuous improvement mindset.
• Has an entrepreneurial mindset and seeks an environment where creativity and innovative spirit are welcomed and encouraged.
• Enjoys the camaraderie of a smaller global organization of highly skilled talent.

What We Offer:

• Business casual environment, flexible work hours, and a commitment to maintaining an appropriate work-life balance.
• Competitive salary plus bonus package.
• Outstanding benefits including: 401(k) with company match and profit sharing; medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances; paid time off and holidays.

Job Duties:

• Manage all day-to-day activities of sourcing, purchasing, inventory control, planning, and shipping.
• Ensure timely material master planning and manage distribution of the waterfall schedule.
• Own supply chain performance and proactively mitigating risks related to quality, delivery, and costs.
• Spearhead cost reduction activities of both direct and indirect materials and services.
• Lead sourcing and qualification activities for new suppliers.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and integrity including shelf life and revision control.
• Serve as ERP key user for supply chain responsible for effectiveness of entire system including part master data such as purchase pricing, safety stock, MOQ, and lead time.
• Manage spare part and assembly inventories to minimize lead times while controlling associated costs.
• Maintain supplier records including scorecards, risks assessments, etc... and conducts regular audits and feedback sessions.
• Ensure employee engagement through bi-weekly 1:1 with direct reports, annual performance reviews, personal development plans, and formal corrective action when appropriate.
• Manage risks associated with end-of-life and sole-sourced materials.
• Create process documentation including work instructions, training aids, policies, and procedures.
• Publish monthly reports for reporting areas.
• Provide monthly material expense projections to Finance.
• Collaborates with the Global Skill Group Team to continuously improve and align processes.
• Manage ECO implementation internally and throughout the supply chain to control costs and supply interruptions.
• Co-own cycle counting and annual physical inventory results in collaboration with Finance.
• Participate in management reviews, ISO audits, and other discussions.
• Support cross-company (global) order processing for instruments and spare parts.
• Serve as a role model of USTER’s company values to direct reports ensuring staff operate within these values.
• Fulfill other responsibilities as needed.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree: in business or related field required.
• Five (5) years: management experience required, preferably in a manufacturing environment of complex/engineered to order products.
• Ten (10) years: procurement and inventory control experience required.
• Material planning and scheduling experience.
• Skilled in coaching individuals and developing high-performance teams.
• Skilled in maintaining ERP data (IFS preferred), implementation experience strongly desired.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly with financial reporting.
• Experience with import and export regulations is a plus. ROHS experience a plus.
• Lean Manufacturing experience, independent certification is a plus.
• Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail.

Requirements:

• Occasional lifting and carrying up to fifty (50) pounds; requires extensive standing, walking, stooping and bending.
• Requires good organizational skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Position Type:

• Full-time
• Traditional: Monday-Friday schedule.
• ONSITE: located in Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required including internationally. Total required travel is less than 10%.

AA/EOE M/F/D/V

Job Type:

Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship?

Education:

• Bachelor's: (Preferred)

Experience:

• Supervising: 5 years (Preferred)
• Purchasing and inventory control: 10 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Knoxville, TN 37919: (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Knoxville, TN 37919: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person