Supply Chain Manager (Manufacturing)

Reliant Systems, Inc. is located in a new, modern, climate controlled 40,000 sq ft building in Zimmerman, MN.
Reliant Systems, Inc. (RSI) is a vertically integrated designer and manufacturer of high precision linear and rotary positioning stages. We specialize in custom, easy to integrate OEM motion assemblies that have been designed for a customer’s specific application.

Our positioning stages are found in metrology, inspection, and production tools used in the semiconductor, medical device, additive manufacturing, and laser machining industries.

Besides manufacturing products of our own design, we also offer build-to-print manufacturing for customers who have their own design and want to outsource production. Our expertise and experience building precision motion hardware, along with our ability to measure performance, ensures that what we build will meet all specifications.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible to support the complete cycle of material flow—from the purchase of materials to the planning of work to the packaging and delivery of the finished product. This position ensures that RSI has materials needed to satisfy the demands of customers while balancing the needs of the organization. The Supply Chain Manager focuses on efforts to minimize waste, manage inventory levels, and ensure output is in line with the company’s financial goals, budget, and balance sheet. Additionally, this position provides leadership and direction for the Scheduling, Supply Chain, and Shipping/Receiving/Inventory teams.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field
• 5 years’ experience in materials management in a manufacturing environment
• 5 years’ experience in a management role
• Experience in purchasing, negotiation, production planning, inventory, and shipping/receiving
• High level of business acumen
• Excellent MS Office skills, specifically Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel
• Must have extensive knowledge of and experience utilizing an industry standard Enterprise Resource

Planning (ERP) and Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems

• Demonstrated Leadership Ability
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem Solving
• Professionalism
• Project Management
• Self-Management

Preferred / Positives:

26771 5th Street W, Zimmerman, MN 55398

• Certification in lean manufacturing or Six Sigma
• APICS certification
• Experience with ISO requirements
• Working knowledge of SAP

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and provide leadership for the planning, procurement, shipping/receiving, and inventory functions.
• Ensure direct reports have the resources needed to successfully accomplish their tasks.
• Responsible for providing effective leadership to direct reports including coaching, training, motivating, performance management, and corrective action.
• Collaborate with other departments to identify and maintain resources to provide an effective supply chain.
• Lead department in planning, developing, implementing, monitoring, and modifying work instructions/internal procedures (IP) pertinent to the effective and efficient operations of all areas of responsibility.
• Lead purchasing initiatives with internal stakeholders.
• Maintain a high level of industry expertise and supplier/market conditions.
• Develop sourcing and negotiation strategies in line with business objectives.
• Convert and communicate demand requirements for products and service into detailed plans and schedules for inventory acquisition.
• Ensure ERP/MRP system has accurate, real-time data.
• Develop and maintain strong and sustainable vendor relationships.
• Prepare purchase orders in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers and in line with organizational targets and requirements.
• Ensure optimization of inventory control.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining detailed inventories of materials and supplies.
• Establish, calculate, and report key inventory performance metrics such as turnover ratios, cost-benefit tradeoffs, days of inventory on hand, labor productivity, production lead times, and inventory valuation.
• Calculate and apply the various costing and valuation methods to inventory management.
• Ensure alignment of the materials management strategy with the overall business strategy.
• Establish key performance measurements, benchmarking metrics, and continuous process improvement initiatives to improve supply chain process quality on a continual basis.
• Ensure efficient use of transportation resources while meeting the needs of the customer.
• Accurately identify risks affecting supply, transformation, delivery, and customer demand.
• Develop strategies such as dual sourcing, buffering, and forward buying that minimize financial impact uncertainties such as yields, timing, pricing, and catastrophic events.
• Effectively analyze and communicate the probability, control, and impact of identified risks.
• Actively collaborate and develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Participate in strategic planning and control development with Executive Management; analyze and present data to assist.
• Assist manufacturing with process improvement and lean initiatives to support strategic plans and initiatives.
• Perform and report on the company’s current materials management strategy by examining the company’s quantitative and other performance measures.
• Manage multiple projects as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with company and OSHA safety rules and standards within areas of responsibility.
• Other duties as assigned by members of Executive Management.

REPORTING STRUCTURE:

This position reports to the Director of Operations of Reliant Systems, Inc. or as assigned by the President.

BENEFITS:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401K with up to 4% company match
• Paid Time Off
• Bi-weekly pay

Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Job Type: Full-time

A routine background check will be completed prior to the final employment agreement.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $88,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Zimmerman, MN 55398: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)
• Supply chain: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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