JOB DESCRIPTION
Supply Chain Manager
Overview:
Responsible for multiple automotive manufacturing plant material operations within a single business unit entity, over multiple disciplines within the extended supply chain (Customer and Internal / External supply base).
Core Responsibilities:
- Advanced broad-based supply chain management, process development and manufacturing operations knowledge.
- Strategic focus with tactical responsibilities.
- Strong leadership / technical / planning / negotiation / presentation skills.
- Exposure to multiple disciplines (including IT, Purchasing, Operations, Finance....)
- Works / interfaces inside and outside the organization, with customers and suppliers.
- Assesses global industry impact on supply chain management and takes appropriate action.
- Drives key metric and cost reduction within the material operations and supply chain.
- PC / software knowledge/skills.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Responsible for multiple plants (Regional) material and Supply Chain Management operational performance.
- Key measure responsibilities for Customer Delivery Performance, Inventory, Freight, Inventory Loss, Staffing - Salary and Indirect Materials, People Development and Profit Planning / Budgeting.
- Implement tools and processes that improve operating efficiencies and reduce cost within Business Unit operations and supporting supply chains.
- Influence/Educate/Support manufacturing operations to improve key measure performance.
Basic Qualifications:
- Business degree or equivalent knowledge in Supply Chain Management, Accounting, or Manufacturing.
- 5 years manufacturing experience, applicable Adient automotive material Systems and/or Functional Knowledge.
- APICS Certification.
- Complete Supply Chain Management process knowledge and experience:
- Logistics, Manufacturing Operating Systems (MOS), Electronic Commerce, Project Management, ERP systems, Continuous Improvement - Lean Principles, Budgeting, Planning, Financial P&L, Team Development, Program Launch and Balance Out.
Travel:
- This position will be supporting 6 plants- travel will be up to 75%+
PRIMARY LOCATION
Plymouth Swing Office
Adient is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process please email talent-acquisition@adient.com.
