Supply Chain Manager
The Supply Chain Manager will act
as an integral member of the local senior operations leadership team, creating
net value for Ducommun by
leading the design and ongoing execution of a competitive supply chain
infrastructure. The incumbent will have responsibility for
all aspects of the supply chain for the site.
Who are we?
Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.
Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.
Our Facility in Appleton, WI manufactures state-of-the-art circuit boards for Aerospace and Defense as well as Industrial and Medical Industries.
Job Summary
- Implement supply chain
vision and strategic leadership. Scope of leadership includes the planning and
execution activities associated with related business processes, systems
development and utilization, purchased cost estimating, source selection and
contracting, strategic partnering, supplier relationship management,
compliance/governance and program execution. - Manage
the site supply inventory and partner closely with internal customers to
create operational excellence in the procurement of materials, equipment
and services. - Lead
local supply chain teams in the participation and optimization of cross
site processes and procedures; driving efficiencies and commonality across
all Ducommun sites. - Lead a high performance supply chain team. Includes selection,
training, development, succession and performance management. - Manage
the annual procurement budget in support of the company's goals and
objectives. Plan and achieve savings to the budget. - Work
closely with site leadership and teams to improve business performance in
supply chain management and to ensure the highest level of internal and
external customer satisfaction. Implement supply chain best practices and strategies to continually
improve processes and procedures for procurement of materials, equipment
and services. - Drive
supply chain management systems and processes which leverage the optimum
prices, quality and delivery schedules, as reported through site metrics. - Lead
in the selection, evaluation and management of suppliers. Assure
that relationships are developed and maintained with suppliers to ensure a
high quality, reliable source of supplies and information. - Develop
site level metrics to assess and improve the value of the supply chain
according to division objectives; formally communicate results and
progress monthly to business and site leadership. - Identify
and promote information technology solutions and trends to improve supply
chain management and achieve cost savings. - Manage
key external and internal supply chain elements supporting inventory
management goals. - Participate
in Strategic Supply Chain development, including identification of new
supplier opportunities, proposal preparation, 'win strategy' development and
the achievement of contract awards.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience utilizing quality systems, lean and continuous improvement processes and state of the art supply chain practices is required.
- Demonstrated expertise of ERP and MRP systems is required.
- Proven experience building and developing a high performance team of supply chain professionals is required.
- Experience in commodity management and operations/materials management is strongly preferred.
- Some experience managing logistics as it relates to customer shipments is preferred.
- ISM or APICS certification is preferred.
- Willing to travel as required to other DAS sites and to supplier locations is required; may be up to 10-15% at times.
- Demonstrates strong business acumen and leadership. Seen as a "go-to" person on critical business and supply chain issues.
- A seasoned negotiator with excellent influencing skills.
- Must be capable of operating in a highly matrixed environment.
- Relentless and results driven performer with a continuous improvement mind-set.
- Superior interpersonal skills, delivers information clearly and factually. Capable of adjusting to situation or audience.
- A natural leader and mentor, capable of assessing, selecting and developing professionals.
- Excellent personal presence. Able to win respect from all levels of the organization and therefore have an immediate impact.
- Able to work directly with and gain the confidence of senior management, peers and staff.
- Clear understanding and adherence to ethical principles, company values, code of conduct and policies.
- Able
to work in a small and fiscally conservative organization which can require
flexibility and diversity of responsibilities
Required Experience and Education
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related degree is required.Master Degree or MBA is preferred.
- Minimum of 7-10 years well-rounded supply chain management experience in progressively senior positions. Experience must include supply chain management at a senior site level within the aerospace and defense industry.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Veterans/Disabled
2222 East Pensar Drive
Appleton, Wisconsin, 54911
United States