Strategic Supply Chain Manager

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Creation Technologies is seeking a Strategic Supply Chain Manager located in one of our US or Canadian facilities to act as the materials advocate for your customer(s) in one or more manufacturing facilities across North America, Canada and Mexico. Reporting to the Vice President of Procurement the Strategic Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for key metrics relative to the end-to-end supply chain support of your customer. This candidate will work directly with the Strategic Account Leader (SAL), the site customer focused and account teams, as well as the customer to develop and execute the supply chain strategies and solutions that will improve overall operational efficiencies including Clear to Build, Load vs Commit, asset velocity, material strategies and improved customer experience. Responsibilities:

• Implement and execute a supply chain strategy in support of the customer that is aligned with Creation Technologies overall objectives.
• Develop programs to maximize asset velocity / inventory turnover while limiting inventory exposure and mitigating risk for both Creation and the customer. Included in this portfolio is the execution of customer contractual excess and obsolescence terms as well as implementation of vendor managed inventory programs.
• Engage Creation Technologies Global Commodity Management team driving strategic procurement initiatives and support customer cost reduction objectives. Project manage the initiatives as well as provide both internal and external customer interface and communications.
• Aggregate data from site materials management, global commodity management and Business Unit supply chain activities for consolidated program sourcing documents that maximize supply flexibility and support cost to performance objectives to both Creation and the customer.
• Support initiatives for new programs associated with your customer. As necessary, develop price projections for both internal and external stake holders.
• Provide direction for the customer’s quotation material requirements. Engage Creation’s Product Costing (New Business Quote) Organization during the quotation process to ensure all Priced Bills of Material are competitive, support the defined supply chain strategy for both material profitability and asset velocity
• Engage the procurement teams for customer specific guidance associated with New Product Introduction efforts.
• Lead materials negotiations with the customer on a regular (Semi Annual / Annual RePrice) basis in support of account specific pricing and control of customer-controlled pricing.
• Ensure the highest ethical & legal standards of integrity and professionalism are adhered to in all aspects of the supply chain in alignment with Creation’s corporate requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor´s Degree in International Business, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or related.
• 5 to 7 years of Strategic Supply Chain experience or Equivalent Supply Chain positions
• P&L knowledge
• Data analyst skills
• Highly Proficient wit Excel
• Experience managing a small team and willing to work as a Senior Individual Contributor
• Experience with Stakeholder management both internal and external (Customer, Account, Finance, and Manufacturing Teams)
• Strong electrical components background
• Willing to Travel at least 50% of the time within US, Mexico and Canadian markets and business units
• Strong Communication and Collaborating skills

In accordance with pay transparency regulations, the anticipated starting salary for this position ranges from $150k-$170k USD and $150k-$170k CAD annually. Full-time employees are also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a range of benefits. Please note that this salary range is not guaranteed, and the final offer may vary based on experience, education, location, and shift. Additionally, the benefits and programs available may differ depending on the hire date, schedule type, and hours worked. This position is to fill an immediate, existing vacancy on our team. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Creation Technologies is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require any accommodations to complete the application process or need the job posting in an alternative format, please email [email protected]. You will be connected with our Talent Acquisition team. If you are contacted regarding the position, please inform our Talent Acquisition team of any accommodations you may need during the recruiting process. All information related to accommodation requests will be handled confidentially. Canada: Title for the position will be in accordance with applicable national and local laws.