Supply Chain Manager

$100,300 - $128,500/Yr

Crane - Burbank, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Burbank, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Supply Chain Manager at our Burbank, CA location. The Supply Chain Manager I develops and leads a team of buyer-planners and material handlers at low volume sites, typically under $50 million. They are responsible for implementing and maintaining robust alternative material replenishment systems that maximize the number of inventory turns while supporting 100% customer on-time delivery and quality and continuous lead-time reduction goals. In this role, you will develop and lead the execution of supply chain strategies that support objectives for material cost reduction, supplier on-time delivery (OTD), inventory reduction, supplier quality, and supplier lead times. This includes actions to rationalize the supply base, drive increased sourcing from low-cost sources, leverage material spend with other Crane business units, implement supplier agreements, and reduce the administrative cost of the Supply Chain functions. You will also be responsible for site tactical procurement activities, receiving, stockroom, and shipping departments, ensuring the integrity of all relevant data in the system. The Supply Chain Manager will coordinate meetings and publish minutes to keep Value Stream and Site management informed of any issues that may cause delays in shipments. You will lead efforts to develop, implement, and manage alternate material replenishment methods (consignment, kanban, vendor managed) that increase turns year over year while supporting 100% customer on-time delivery and lead-time reduction. Additionally, you will support new product introduction procurement requirements and develop visual standard work for all major processes, ensuring compliance. This position requires a strong focus on supplier performance, including monitoring supplier scrap and working with the supplier base to reduce supplier-generated scrap. You will coordinate all technical communications with suppliers and obtain corrective actions in a timely manner. Building a highly skilled, motivated, and customer-focused team is essential, as is ensuring that company policy and work rules are adhered to and activities comply with the Bargaining Unit Agreement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the execution of supply chain strategies that support objectives for material cost reduction, supplier OTD, inventory reduction, supplier quality and supplier lead times.
• Responsible for site tactical procurement activities, receiving, stockroom and shipping departments to include all assigned personnel and the integrity of all relevant data in the system.
• Coordinate meetings and publish minutes to keep Value Stream and Site management informed of status on any issues that may cause delays in shipments.
• Lead the efforts to develop, implement and manage alternate material replenishment methods (consignment, kanban, vendor managed) that increase turns year over year while supporting 100% customer on-time delivery and lead-time reduction.
• Support new product introduction procurement requirements.
• Develop visual standard work for all major processes and ensure compliance of same.
• Support Value Stream Managers' efforts to establish 'point of use' inventory, ARMs, make/buy decisions and other initiatives.
• Monitor supplier scrap, being fully responsible for all valid in house rejects of purchased parts.
• Coordinate all technical communications with suppliers and obtain corrective actions in a timely manner.
• Support CAG Strategic Procurement Director ensuring that overall company policies and procedures are followed and that company-wide initiatives are supported.
• Build a highly skilled, highly regarded and motivated customer focused team.
• Responsible for the guidance and direction of all assigned personnel ensuring that company policy and work rules are adhered to and activities are in compliance with the Bargaining Unit Agreement.

Requirements

• 3+ years' experience in Supply Chain in a manufacturing environment.
• Some supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Direct experience implementing lean concepts (Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen Leadership, 5S, etc.).
• Lean/Six Sigma certification (black belt or green belt).
• Prior experience implementing a pull system/Kanban approach to component flow.
• Extensive sourcing experience.
• Knowledge/experience with eSourcing tools.
• Knowledge of FAR, DFAR, and ITAR regulations preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and Oracle (or other) MRP/ERP system.
• Excellent analytical, organization, and planning skills.
• Demonstrated success to develop and execute comprehensive supply chain strategies and action plans.
• Ability to develop, lead, and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively as part of a team in a matrix organization.
• Proven ability to develop collaborative relationships & influence up, down and across organizational lines.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Proven ability to resolve problems quickly using outside the box thinking and creative problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to influence and drive change and accountability.
• Ability to manage competing interests while maintaining a sense of urgency and to meet frequent short timeline, goals, and deadlines.
• Proven expertise in developing supplier quality systems and supplier performance metrics.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's level degree preferred.
• Certification in APICS and/or ISM is highly desired.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance