Excelitas Technologies

Sr. Manager, Supply Chain

Excelitas Technologies • $110K — $130K *
Billerica, MA 01821In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Science or Business Administration preferred, or equivalent experience considered.
  • ASCM certifications are a plus.
  • 5-10 years of materials management experience in manufacturing.
  • Proven experience in building high-performance teams and strategies.
  • Expertise in supply chain functions: materials planning, scheduling, inventory management, and logistics preferred.
  • 5+ years of MRP experience; knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 favored.
  • Six Sigma certification is a plus but not required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong presentation and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

  • Lead supply chain team members through mentoring, setting goals, and ongoing performance management.
  • Manage and improve MRP planning processes and ensure ERP data integrity.
  • Drive continuous improvement in ERP processes related to supply chain operations.
  • Develop and maintain KPIs for inventory accuracy, supplier delivery performance, and compliance.
  • Lead data mining efforts related to ERP attributes like lead time and safety stock.
  • Implement Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) to align production with customer demand.
  • Analyze data across multiple software platforms and Excel to uncover insights.
  • Champion cost reduction initiatives and non-value-added process elimination.
  • Oversee supply chain management across all product life cycle phases.
  • Rationalize supply base to achieve global objectives.
  • Collaborate with Global Supply Chain Team for effective procurement practices globally.
  • Negotiate supplier contracts and manage performance through scorecard systems.
  • Coordinate with Manufacturing to ensure clear production planning and issue resolution.
  • Develop supplier partnerships to optimize cost, delivery, quality, and lead times.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Potential for travel and networking with global supply chain professionals.
  • Engagement in corporate cost reduction initiatives.
  • Collaboration with a high-performance team in a dynamic environment.
Full Job Description
Location:
Billerica, MA, US, 01821

Job Function: Supply Chain/Logistics

Job Country: United States

Job City: Billerica

Job Type: Regular Full Time

Senior Supply Chain Manager

Manage the overall supply chain function including procurement, materials planning, production planning, stockroom operations, shipping/receiving operations, ERP administration, supplier contracts / negotiations, site inventory levels, and logistics.

Qualifications & Experience
  • Bachelor of Science or Business Administration degree preferred but not required. Candidates without a college degree but with equivalent experience may be considered;
  • ASCM certifications a plus;
  • 5-10+ years of materials management experience in a manufacturing environment;
  • Experience building teams and developing strategies that focus on building high performance teams;.
  • Demonstrated expertise in supply chain functions: materials planning, master scheduling, inventory management and production control, and logistics preferred;
  • 5+ yrs of MRP experience; knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred;
  • Six Sigma certification a plus but not required;
  • Competence with Microsoft Office applications
  • Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills;
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.


Duties & Responsibilities
  • Lead supply chain team members through the company's organizational review process by mentoring, providing guidance, setting clear goals, and managing performance on an ongoing basis. Identify improvement areas to foster a high-performance culture.
  • Manage and improve MRP closed-loop planning processes. Oversee and manage the data integrity of the company ERP system to ensure schedule attainment goals and optimized inventory levels.
  • Drive the development and continuous improvement of ERP related business processes in areas such as shipping/receiving, return to vendor, supplier consignment, manufacturing order management, and others.
  • Develop and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) to oversee inventory record accuracy, supplier on-time delivery, supplier quality, master schedule compliance, and bill-of-material accuracy
  • Lead and maintain data mining attributes in ERP systems that include lead time accuracy, safety stock, MOQ, and fixed lot sizes.
  • Lead the process development and implementation of Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) to accurately forecast production and material supply against customer demand and establish schedules that support on-time delivery.
  • Strong ability to analyze data through multiple software platforms and Excel.
  • Drive Site material deflation (cost reduction) efforts and participate in overall corporate deflation programs. Work with suppliers to identify opportunities for cost reduction through product value engineering and through the reduction or elimination of non-value-added supply chain processes.
  • Manages the supply chain (procurement and production control) of all phases of the product life cycle phase-gate process from NPI to end of life.
  • Rationalize supply base size to achieve global business objectives.
  • Work with the Corporate Global Supply Chain Team to leverage Excelitas Frame Procurement Agreements and consignment in all procurement activities on a global basis (Asia, Europe, and America).
  • Supplier negotiation skills with excellent contract experience. Manage supplier performance (price, delivery and quality) through quarterly supplier scorecard reporting and scheduled conference calls. Initiate corrective actions and ensure closure on key supplier issues.
  • Work actively with Manufacturing team to ensure executable production plans are established and tracked, with clear escalation and timely issue resolution of production limiting factors.
  • Develop supplier partnerships to enhance mutual benefits in cost, delivery and quality while reducing complexity and product lead time.


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Nearest Major Market: Boston

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About Excelitas Technologies

Excelitas Technologies is a global technology leader focused on delivering innovative, customized solutions to meet the lighting, detection and other high-performance technology needs of OEM customers. From medical lighting to analytical instrumentation, clinical diagnostics, industrial, safety and security, and aerospace and defense applications, Excelitas Technologies is committed to enabling our customers' success in their end-markets. Our photonics portfolio includes high-performance, high-reliability products ranging from sensors and detectors, to light sources, to optics and optomechanical sub-assemblies. We serve customers across the world in diverse markets including life sciences, environmental monitoring, industrial, defense and aerospace. Excelitas Technologies is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, USA with operations in North America, Europe and Asia.
Learn more about Excelitas Technologies
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Founded
2010
* Ladders Estimates

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