Senior Supply Chain Program Manager

$76,000 - $109,000/Yr

Tempur Sealy International - Lexington, KY

Full-time - Mid Level

Lexington, KY

Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing

About the position

Tempur Sealy is committed to improving the sleep of more people, every night, all around the world. As a leading designer, manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of bedding products worldwide, we know how crucial a good night of sleep is to overall health and wellness. Utilizing over a century of knowledge and industry-leading innovation, we deliver award-winning products that provide breakthrough sleep solutions to consumers in over 100 countries. Our highly recognized brands include Tempur-Pedic®, Sealy® and Stearns & Foster®. We hire people who have a passion for helping others find their best night's sleep. No matter what stage of your career, you can build your future at Tempur Sealy!

Responsibilities

• Lead / participate on cross-functional NPL teams charged to develop and launch new products or services.
• Participate as an active member on multiple PMO-led cross-functional NPL Core Teams.
• Coordinate related efforts for Supplier and/or Component material qualification, ramp-up, and initial roll-out necessary to support Product launch timing.
• Lead GSS sub-tier Teams responsible for supply chain support activities.
• Resolve sourcing related problems for new programs i.e., pricing, scheduling, Supplier CapEx, lead-time, Logistics.
• Coordinate with Sourcing Category Managers (CM) for selection of NPL-related component materials and associated Suppliers in alignment with Category Strategies.
• Support for RFQs/RFPs, related total cost analysis, and negotiated Terms and Conditions.
• Awareness of Intellectual Property ownership opportunities to retain Tempur Sealy's ability to optimize sourcing while limiting restrictions and constraints.
• Lead Supplier readiness reviews to ensure suppliers ability to meet Tempur Sealy's requirements.
• Track and report supplier performance during product launch period.
• Create and maintain all project review documentation including but not limited to weekly status review with Sourcing and Planning Leadership, including project schedule and cost outlook.
• Document complexity drivers of New/Unique/Difficult (NUDs) components.
• Identify items of concern to cost/schedule and associated risk mitigation plans.
• Advance review of Tollgate presentations with Sourcing Leadership.
• Identify potential post-launch Value Engineering (VE) opportunities and solicit and present VE ideas from Supplier(s) to optimize Product cost.
• Develop and maintain a listing of potential VE projects to be transferred to PPC Team upon Product launch.
• Work with PPC Manager to assign/support VE projects.
• Work cross functionally to develop best practices and drive early Sourcing involvement within all projects.
• Support other Project activities (Supply Chain, Special) as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Project Management or equivalent work experience.
• 7+ years project management experience in a business environment or 7+ years supply chain experience.
• Strong math, business analytical, and presentation skills.
• PMP Certification preferred.
• Ability to manage and prioritize critical activities independently in a fast-paced continuously changing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs is required (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Project, etc.).
• Strong communication and relationship building skills required.
• The ability to handle multiple complex projects at one time.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Competitive Medical, Dental & other wellness programs
• Disability and Life Company Paid
• Retirement Plan Options
• Generous Employee Purchase Discounts