Supply Chain Manager

LEX PRODUCTS

Primary Function:

This Manager strategically executes the strategy as an agent of change within the organization and fosters a plan to build partnerships with existing and new suppliers that support the overall vision. This position will be out of the Lex East, Shelton, CT location.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, develop, and support a team of at least two Buyers.
• Lead supplier sourcing and negotiations for Military components
• Implement supplier agreements as required.
• Perform Make vs. Buy analysis.
• Actively participate/lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR’s)
• Measure Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to ensure continued success towards local and corporate goals – Purchase price Variance (PPV), Supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD), Freight Spend
• Second source critical suppliers for make components.
• Track commodity trends and interface with Military Sales team to ensure costs align to support expected margin for contracts.
• Manage safety stock, lead-times, MOQ’s for assigned locations.
• Support the Corporate SIOP process as required.
• Support ISO 9001& AS-9100 audits
• Travel is required with this position.
  
  
  

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizen is required; this position may require access to systems/tools that are restricted to individuals who possess US citizenship
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Engineering, Accounting, Business Management, or related field. MBA is preferred.
• 5+ years supervisory experience required, Supply Chain or Purchasing
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 & AS-9100 is required.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• ERP/MRP experience (i.e. Made2Manage, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle)
• DFARS/FAR experience
• Government sourcing contract experience
• Experience in - machined parts, sheet metal, cable, and connectors
  
  
  

Abilities/skills required:

• Superior Negotiation Experience
• MS Suite: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Power BI
• Excellent analytical skills and problem solving
• Experienced – Supply Chain strategy, supplier relationships, project management, contracts, and cost reductions
  
  
  

Abilities/skills required (continued):

• Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Process oriented, high-level sense of urgency
• Good business sense and capability to develop a vision and/or strategy.
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Ability to guide and motivate work teams in meeting department and company goals and objectives.
• Ability to be adaptable & flexible to changing workplace priorities.
• Other tasks as required
  
  
  

Lex Products is a Drug Free / Equal Opportunity Employer

Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities