Talent ResponsibilitiesProcurement- Defines Astrolab procurement strategy, objectives and guidelines in close collaboration with Sales, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Global Sourcing.
Active management of Astrolab supplier base: - Selects, manages, evaluates and develops the local supplier base in close alignment with Global Category strategies.
- Optimizes our negotiation power (consolidated supplier portfolio, partnership approach vs. looking for new opportunities, identifying the benchmark, etc.).
- Leads negotiations with key suppliers and set contracts or agreements (consignment stock, quantity contracts, GPAs) in adherence to prescribed purchasing standard to legally protect the company
- Monitors supplier risks and their performance (delivery performance, quality level) to avoid supply constraints
- Participates in supplier audits and meetings.
Reduce total cost of ownership:
- Targets the best total cost of ownership with supplier base (material cost, short lead times, streamlined logistics, delayed ownership, low inventory, limited liability, payment terms, etc.)
- Promotes early involvement of key suppliers in projects.
- Makes sure to be involved in the early stages of product design, CAPEX projects, larger customer biddings with 3rd party content and any other larger local indirect spend demands.
- Maintains accurate purchasing data in ERP Monitors purchase price variances.
- Monitors the Price Index on a monthly basis Monthly report on KPIs and projects to AL Operations Manager and Global Sourcing Management.
Manage and develop the Purchasing department:
- Manages & develops the procurement manager according to H+S company values and policies including job description, on the job training, training matrix, development plan and yearly appraisal.
- Supervise the department objectives definition in accordance with pre-agreed corporate, Global Sourcing and AL objectives.
- Ensures close collaboration with Global Sourcing Team.
Supply Chain Management: - Participates in S&OP meetings for A&D and T&M market segments.
- Takes ownership over inventory management and demand planning.
- Works closely with the finance team.
Manage and develop the production Planning & MDM team: - Plans, schedules, coordinates, and monitors the flow of production orders through supply chain to meet customer delivery dates.
- Proper management of delivery date escalations, involve senior management if necessary.
- Interacts with customers (internal and external) to communicate delivery schedules and early warning notifications.
- Reviews production schedules and capacity situation with manufacturing department to ensure smooth and on time operation of the production process.
- Maintain reports for production planning activities and sequences.
- Responsible for all relevant planning master data in SAP/ERP.
- Implements defined planning strategies.
- Strongly supports data accuracy in all systems within the organization: BOMs and Master Data.
Logistics: - Ensures effective and timely implementation of all Logistics daily operational goals inclusive of inbound receiving, outbound shipping, warehousing and inventory management.
- Identifies enhancement opportunities and implements solutions for improvement.
- Resolves problems concerning transportation, logistics systems or imports /exports.
- Develops and initiates monthly reports having required project timelines, corporate metrics and productivity measurements.
Analysis & Continuous Improvements: - Continuous improvement on supplier lead times.
- Defines and implements purchasing strategy. Runs frequent inventory analysis (low runner vs high runner / ABC-XYZ) and adjusts planning master data accordingly to constantly maintain a high performance.
- Responsible for various projects affecting the job holder's area.
Supervisory Responsibility: - Coaches and mentors direct reports, colleagues, customers, visitors, etc.
- Provides leadership and support according to the H+S leadership principles and follows the Code of Responsible Business Conduct Ensures employee assessments are completed timely, accurately, equitable and are legally compliant.
- Conducts compliant professional interviews and documents within 24 hours supporting corporate employer branding goals.
- Processes employee/contractor payroll by validating time and attendance timely and accurately with HR support as needed.
- Recognizes employee workplace conflicts early and manages, involving HR for support and guidance.
- Expert knowledge of all policies ensuring compliance among workplace addressing with HR for support as needed.
- Directs organizational operations, projects, and services within the confines of the corporate values and holds others to the same standard.
- Adheres to all regulations and guidelines contained in the Global Management System and ensures staff are informed and operating within the H+S guidelines.
- All other relevant duties as assigned.
Talent Profile Education: - Bachelor of Science Degree
- Master's degree in industrial engineering or supply chain preferred.
Experience: - 6-8 years of experience in supply chain optimization.
- 3-4 years of supervisory experience preferred.
Skills/Knowledge: - Clear and effective communication written and verbal.
- Strong knowledge of ERP systems (preferably SAP / Materials Management and Supply Chain Management).
- Extensive knowledge of Supply Chain Management aspects and inventory management.
- Strong experience in strategic and operational buying, especially in the area of negotiations with vendors and active supplier management.
- Knowledge of Inventory management Intermediate knowledge in use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Advanced knowledge of Change Management (Communication, Strategic thinking, Analysis)
- Attention to detail and capable of handling multiple tasks in parallel.
- Solid leadership experience and skills.
Personal Qualifications:- Customer focus and an ability to manage customers and peers with tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to exercise cultural awareness and sensitivity.
- Demonstrates ownership and responsibility at a high-level.
- Continuous improvement mind-set and ability to drive change.
- High level of personal resilience.
Physical/Mental Abilities: Must have the physical and mental abilities needed to perform all essential tasks listed; reasonable accommodations may be made to help the job holder perform essential tasks. Must be able to work and respond well under sometimes stressful and demanding work conditions.
Pay Transparency:
- $150,000 - $185,000 annually
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Free Gym Membership
- Generous 401k Match
- Quarterly Profit Sharing
- 15-days PTO
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