Supply Chain Manager
Blackman Township, MI, US
Job Description
Danfoss Power Solutions, located in Jackson, MI has an opening for a Manager of Supply Chain. The position is responsible for the Supply Chain function in the Jackson facility and is a member of the Plant Level Leadership Team reporting to the Plant Director. This position requires the use of information or access to technology which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR/EAR. ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Job Responsibilities
Provide for the flow of raw materials, finished parts, and assemblies to assure meeting sales forecast requirements.
- Analyze forecasts, inventories, vendor lead times, production capacity to determine production schedules.
- Work closely with various teams in Manufacturing, Engineering, etc regarding production requirements, capacity, due dates, and availability of parts/material.
- Accountable for driving Supply Chain cost out and departmental continuous improvement activities.
- Develop and own the long-term strategic plan for the SCM function.
Coordinate production operations with the requirements for finished products and the needs for material and labor.
- Prepare and issue periodic status and activity reports.
- Develop and implement departmental procedures.
- Create improvements and desirable modifications in organization procedures, policies, standards, specifications, methods, processes and equipment within Supply Chain.
Provide for the timely, efficient movement of materials to and from designated production, storage, receiving and shipping locations.
- Support indirect manufacturing employees engaged in shipping, receiving, transporting materials, stocking, storing and handling material.
- Schedule and plan work activity, providing for contingencies and responding to expedites.
Adhere to, and support, all facility safety guidelines, communication and participation of employees to further identify and reduce/eliminate potential hazards.
Background & Skills
The ideal candidate possesses these skills.
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 3 years Supply Chain leadership experience within a Manufacturing environment; 5 or more years buying, planning & scheduling experience is required.
- MRP systems knowledge (SAP/MfgPro experience preferred)
- Comprehensive knowledge of materials planning and inventory control processes
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to manage and develop a team
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- APICS Certification(s)
- Broad knowledge of production control techniques and effective coordination between key manufacturing functions
- Strong, effective communication and customer service skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with all levels
- Proven leadership skills
Employee Benefits
We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:
- Bonus system
- Paid vacation
- Personal insurance
- Communication package
- Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
- State of the art virtual work environment
- Employee Referral Program
This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.
Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow
At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.
Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.
Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.