Materials/Supply Chain Manager

ROLE TITLE: MATERIALS/SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER REPORTS TO: OPERATIONS MANAGER Summary: The Supply Chain Manager leads the customer service, purchasing, and materials and production scheduling functions. This position is responsible for the integration of supply chain activities leading to optimal customer service, product supply, inventory investment and cost. The role will direct and coordinate all materials-related activities and oversee the customer supply chain process at MGS Leixlip, including procurement, receipt, storage, scheduling, dispersal, and shipment of finished products, parts, and services. Essential Functions:

• Know and follow all the Company's safety rules, such as safe work practices and standard operating procedures.
• Serve as a good role model for employees regarding safe work practices and behaviour.
• Learn and master all necessary areas of the quality system.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Direct the activities of the Supply Chain Department to ensure timely receipt and scheduling of all material requirements, including buying, planning, and scheduling activities.
• Develop, maintain, and ensure accuracy of the master production schedule and materials requirements plan.
• Implement and influence best practices in customer service, forecasting, supply chain management, inventory management, warehouse management, and master scheduling.
• Analyze trade-offs and issues impacting production, materials planning, scheduling, customer service, and warehouse management.
• Develop and implement production and inventory optimization strategies for product promotions, new product introductions, and discontinued products.
• Manage monthly labour and production metrics related to customer service, purchasing, warehouse, and inventory management.
• Work closely with key suppliers to reduce raw material inventory, delivery lead time, and inbound logistics cost.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to develop long-term capacity plans for the facility.
• Provide tactical and strategic direction, serve as a point of contact, prepare briefings for senior management, and assist in problem resolution.
• Negotiate and handle contracts with vendors.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Cooperation and Teamwork
• Organization
• Attention to Detail
• Analytics
• Positive Attitude
• Communication Skills
• Time Management
• Collaboration
• Business Acumen
• Strategic Thinking
• Customer Focused
• Load x Capacity Management Skills
• Finite Capacity Software Knowledge
• MS Software Knowledge
• Knowledge of Manufacturing KPIs, OEE

Supervisory Responsibility: Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints; and resolving problems. Develop personnel and provide leadership for professional growth of subordinates, establishing a culture of continuous improvement and job ownership. Qualifications, Education, Experience, and Training:

• Bachelor's degree in business with a minimum of 10 years of materials experience and 7 years of demonstrated leadership experience in global procurement, planning, and distribution.
• APICS Full Certification is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems.

Language Skills: Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate the English language proficiently. Computer Skills: Good understanding and ability to perform tasks and create documents using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft AX, and IQMS. Proficient with computer-based methods and tools, knowledgeable in IT programs and Lean Manufacturing with strong procurement negotiating skills and a strong working knowledge of ERP systems. Math Skills: Ability to learn, interpret, and apply statistics and statistical analysis. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Travel: Required to travel, both domestically and potentially internationally, for customer visits, supplier visits, and industry events (up to 15%). Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• General office area with moderate noise.
• Occasionally projects may require working at suppliers, customers, or on the shop floor.

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