Senior Manager, Supply Chain

Location: Salisbury, MD, US, 21801

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products – engineered components and subsystems – for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leadership within the MPG Salisbury, MD Supply Chain organization. The manager leads teams with expertise in planning supply and is responsible for meeting customer service levels with maximum efficiency. The Supply Chain Manager drives problem-solving, using data for underperforming areas of the supply chain and drives ownership throughout the organization for corrective actions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead teams with expertise in supply planning, purchasing, and production planning.
• Develop high-performing teams focused on achieving segment performance objectives.
• Develop inventory and replenishment strategies that achieve goals for delivery and working capital.
• Leads S&OP Supply Review meetings and facilitates strategic scenario planning and drives actions to meet segment objectives.
• Provide operational support and guidance to ensure maximum productivity and schedule attainment.
• Develop and maintain processes to prevent and address component shortages.
• Collaborate with other departments to identify risks and close operational gaps.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that improve the supply chain performance for the segment and support dynamic changes in market conditions.
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality to address quality concerns.
• Develop good working relationships with stakeholders, internal and external, to the company to ensure acquisition of accurate, relevant, and timely information.
• Lead Supplier Quality efforts across MPG Salisbury Supply Chain.
• Audit, approval and disqualification (when necessary) of suppliers.
• Analyze and track supplier performance data and execute follow-ups and corrective actions as necessary.
• Assist suppliers with quality improvements and drive quality requirements to ensure MPG Salisbury is receiving a quality product.
• Prepare, submit, and present periodic reports at multiple levels within the organization, including executive leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

PEOPLE LEADERSHIP:

• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business code of conduct and ensure that they are communicated and implemented within the team.
• Conduct reviews with team member(s) to build effective communication, to understand training and development needs, and to provide insight for performance improvement.
• Develop and facilitate comprehensive onboarding and new hire training for their assigned team.
• Build team unity to encourage retention and continuity of operations.
• Provide training and leadership and act as a change agent while representing a positive and enthusiastic role model to ensure high engagement across the team.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a US Person (US Citizen or permanent resident – green card holder).
• Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain, engineering, or technical discipline or commensurate demonstrated equivalent experience.
• 5-7 years of experience in supply chain or operations management.
• Prior leadership or functional experience in supply planning, buying, and production scheduling.
• Experience managing projects with medium complexity and a high-volume of data.
• 3+ years of management experience.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP.
• Prior Lean Sigma experience or certification (Green Belt).
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with ability to communicate within all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of disciplines in a dynamic environment and motivate them to work together as a team.
• Self-driven, adaptable and resourceful; able to work under limited supervision.
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to translate vision into action.
• Experienced user of ERP systems (IFS, Oracle, etc.)/Advanced Planning experience.
• Computer and Microsoft Office literate (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Sound understanding of legal contracts and various financial issues including cash flow and working capital.
• Experience in creating and managing a departmental budget.

Travel: Minimal, less than 10%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; recurring bending, lifting of moderately heavy items and reaching.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts requiring safety precautions typical of work office and manufacturing environment. Personal protective equipment provided and to be used in designated areas.

Pay Range: $115,000.00 - $135,000.00 annually

Bonus Eligible: This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

Benefits: Our total rewards package for eligible team members includes a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation days beginning at 80 hours annually; 40 paid sick leave hours annually; tuition assistance; business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know.