Supply Chain Manager

DMS’ Purpose:

We are creating a culture of service.  We empower others to grow, rise and give back – accelerating positive change in the world. We lead with the heart to bring out the best in you – which brings out the best in us. We do well so we can do good.

Serve Others, Enrich Lives, Rise Together and Give Back

Job Overview: Reporting to the Director, Supply Chain, the Supply Chain Manager is accountable for the management of flow of goods and services; money, and information, which includes the movement and storage of raw materials, work-in-process inventory, finished goods as well as the end-to-end order fulfilment from point of origin to point of consumption.

This position will oversee the following operational areas within Supply Chain: Shipping and receiving, storage trailers, warehousing (SAP-warehouse management), material handling, inventory control, all these for multiple buildings.

 Supply Chain Manager Responsibilities:

• Review obsolescence value, claimable and non-claimable inventory and ensure claims are submitted in the customer systems prior to the deadlines.
• Establish & execute material handling training matrix.
• Ensure completion of semi-annual performance reviews and individual development plans.
• Ensure material handling team members consistently participate in plant preparedness and execution of TS 16949, internal/external & SOX Audits
• Minimize premium freight, ensuring corrective actions are put in place for the root cause of avoidable unplanned freight.
• Ensure corrective actions are executed for cycle count root causes
• Facilitate daily team communication meetings
• Facilitate weekly staff meetings (L10 Meetings with Direct Reports)
• Ensure the logistics plan provided by the 3PL is adhered to and continuously working to improve the utilization of trailers and the leveling of deliveries
• Ensure the ERP (Electronic Requirement Planning) system parameters match the logistics plan to ensure the PFEP (Plan for Every Part) is accurate at all times. 
• Manage the ECN process to ensure data integrity and minimal obsolescence
• Manage department time and attendance reporting. Manage daily Indirect labor hours to achieve monthly goals.
• Ensure plant material handling and storage practices are SAFE
• Audit and report inventory while making recommendations on which items to order and restock
• Establish warehouse practices and protocols to achieve an efficient warehouse
• Communicate with other departments to ensure products are shipped in a timely manner

Supply Chain Manager Requirements:

      The ideal candidate will have/possess the following qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree (Business, Supply Chain, Operations, etc.) preferred
• Extensive experience with SAP Warehouse management module.
• Familiar with MRP systems (and customer systems SAP and Ford system experience preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience managing both hourly (UAW) and salary employees.
• Knowledge of Lean and other continuous improvement tools such as kaizen and Six Sigma
• Strong with data analytics, microsoft excel high knowledge needed.
• Exceptional communication with both the customer and suppliers.

Traits/Values:

• Integrity – adhering to high ethical principles and professional standards.
• Trustworthiness – Being honest, dependable, and earning the confidence of others.
• Excellence – consistently being the best you can be.
• Responsible – being reliable and trustworthy.
• Accountability – being obligated and willing to accept responsibility for one’s actions.
• Dignity – behaving in accord with DMS basic principles.
• Respect – treating others as you would have them treat you.

Our Values:

Gratitude * Integrity * Fun * Teamwork * Excellence * Diversity &

Respect * Innovation * Commitment * Humility