The role is responsible for developing and executing supply chain strategies that support production requirements, optimize inventory levels, improve supplier performance, reduce costs, and ensure on-time delivery to customers. This position works closely with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Engineering, Quality, and other business partners, to align material availability and supply chain activities with business priorities. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all Supply Chain operations for the Tulsa site, including purchasing, inventory control, receiving, warehousing, and shipping.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure the availability of all purchased and manufactured materials to support production requirements. Evaluate supplier capabilities, conduct cost-benefit analyses, resolve supply chain issues, identify potential risks, and develop contingency plans to minimize disruptions.
- Lead and develop the team to achieve on-time supplier deliveries, customer shipments, cost reduction initiatives, and inventory optimization goals.
- Lead inventory optimization initiatives, including cycle count programs, excess and obsolete inventory reduction, and improved inventory turnover.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and statutory requirements, as well as Emerson's trade compliance policies and procedures.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote lean manufacturing principles throughout Supply Chain and related operations.
- Lead Supply Chain involvement in New Product Development (NPD) projects, collaborating with Design Engineering, Marketing, Quality Assurance, and Materials teams to ensure effective supply chain planning and execution.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- 8+ years of related experience in Supply Chain, Materials Management, Procurement, or Operations within a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated purchasing and procurement experience in a manufacturing environment, with strategic responsibility for sourcing, procurement, and planning of mechanical components.
- Experience leading and managing cross-functional teams across multiple disciplines, with the ability to establish reporting structures, delegate responsibilities, and drive accountability and performance.
- Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to confidently present technical and business-related information to senior management, support recommendations, and defend strategic decision across all levels of the organization
- Ability to interpret component specifications and technical requirements and effectively communicate those requirements to suppliers to ensure materials meet engineering and production needs.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
- Previous experience with Oracle or similar ERP systems.
- Demonstrated project management experience, including the ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional initiatives.
- Experience working within a global, matrixed organization.
- Previous international purchasing and procurement experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with suppliers and business partners across different countries and cultures.
- Ability to read, interpret, and understand engineering drawings, quality system requirements, and customer specifications.
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