
Supply Chain Manager
- Austin, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products - engineered components and subsystems - for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.POSITION OVERVIEW: The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leadership within the MPG-Brentwood Supply Chain organizations. The manager leads a team with expertise in procurement, inventory management, and clean room production, and is responsible for meeting customer service levels with maximum efficiency. The Supply Chain Manager drives problem-solving, the use of data to address underperforming areas of the supply chain and drives ownership throughout the organization for corrective actions.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead teams with expertise in supply planning, purchasing, and production
- Develop high-performing teams focused on achieving segment performance objectives
- Develop and manage key metrics and KPI's relevant to the business and operational excellence
- Provide operational support and guidance to ensure maximum productivity and schedule attainment
- Create a culture of accountability and ownership of sourcing, planning, and production processes
- Develop and maintain processes to prevent and address material shortages and/or production delays
- Works closely with program management to ensure customer requirements are met
- When applicable, works and interfaces directly with the customer to ensure the accurate and timely exchange of information and status
- Collaborate with other departments to identify risks and close operational gaps
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that improve the supply chain performance
- Collaborate with Quality to address quality concerns
- Develop good working relationships with stakeholders, internal and external, to ensure effective communication of accurate, relevant, and timely information
- Analyze and track supplier performance data and execute follow-ups and corrective actions as necessary
- Assist suppliers with quality improvements and drive quality requirements
- Prepare, submit, and present periodic reports at multiple levels withing the organization, including executive leadership
- Must be a US Person (US Citizen or permanent resident - green card holder)
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, or technical discipline or commensurate demonstrated equivalent experience
- 3-5 years of experience in supply chain or operations management
- Prior functional experience in supply planning, buying, and production scheduling
- Experience managing projects with medium complexity and a high-volume of data
- Experience in a clean room production environment preferred
- Prior problem-solving training and/or certifications preferred
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with ability to communicate within all levels of the organization
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of disciplines in a dynamic environment and motivate them to work together as a team
- Self-driven, adaptable and resourceful; able to work under limited supervision
- Excellent analytical skills with ability to translate vision into action
- Experienced user of ERP systems (IFS, Oracle, etc.)/Advanced Planning experience
- Computer and Microsoft Office literate (Word, Excel, etc.)
- Experience in creating and managing a departmental budget