NSNA Senior Manager of Supply Chain

• Lead the development and execution of advanced planning of NSNA’s Supply Chain Design and oversee optimization within the supply chain by evaluating sales strategy against NSNA plant capacities (manufacturing, space, and warehousing).
• Lead direct reports in the development and execution of Program Launch Plan-for-Every-Part which encompasses inventory, warehousing, & production strategies, packaging and logistics designs, and supply chain system readiness development.
• Process Development and maintenance as it relates to ERP (within related functions), Obsolescence, Launch Excellence, Logistics, Packaging, Operational Requirements, and other related Supply Chain areas.
• Oversight and tracking of constrained material, including mitigation strategies.
• Oversight of escalated supply chain matters from NSNA plants or NS Headquarters.
• Budgeting, Business Plan Development, and Progress Reporting
• Building and developing a successful high-performing team, and effectively managing personnel matters.
• Oversight of all Supply Chain KPIs and any relevant corrective actions.
• Provide supervision, guidance, leadership, and training to members within the team.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance all team members.
• Train team members on policies and procedures and create and maintain a set of current forms and approval procedures.
• Establish goals for the team and conduct reviews.
• Participate in recruitment activities and hiring of qualified department resources.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent preferred
• 5 or more year’s related experience in the automotive industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• ASCM certification(s), a plus.

• Experience demonstrating effective leadership, directly or in-directly, for multi- disciplinary teams is required.
• Must have past supervision/leadership experience.
• Work requires at least 3 years related supply chain management experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated vendor management experience in warehousing and transportation across inbound, outbound, and reverse logistics.
• Work requires strong oral and written communication skills
• Work requires a strong knowledge level of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Work requires working knowledge and experience with ERP and WMS systems.
• Work requires knowledge of current SCM techniques and processes.

• Technical Leadership: Includes being the subject matter expert in this field. Ability to motivate the organization, enforce product technical excellence and sponsor innovation among the team.
• Observation, understanding, and execution of applicable company ISO/TS/IATF certification standards related to the role and impact on the overall organization.

• Leading Others: Includes leading by setting clear expectations for performance and responsibility. Serving as a role model of appropriate attitudes and behaviors. Diagnosing the needs and capabilities of employees and taking actions to maximize each person's development.
• Adaptation/Flexibility: Includes keeping an open mind regarding new ideas and ways of doing things. Willing to consider alternative interpretations or ways of looking at the situation. Demonstrating flexibility.
• Initiative/Results Driven: Includes setting high standards of performance for self and others. Striving to accomplish goals even if it means personal sacrifice. Putting the goals of the organization above own goals.
• Judgment/Decision Making: Includes making decisions and takes actions that have beneficial impact. Effectively evaluating information in order to come up with sound conclusions and recommendations.
• Resource Management: Includes setting clear objectives to guide action for self or others to accomplish goals. Organizing or adjusting information, people and materials to meet those goals.
• Team Work: Includes encouraging and supporting the ideas and effort of others. Finding ways to help the team or group perform effectively.

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