Supply Chain Manager
- Military veterans preferred
2024-05-17 AppCast (https://www.appcast.io)
Other
/yr
full-time
employee
San Antonio Texas 78208 United States
EControls is a global provider of innovative, state-of-the-art integrated controls solutions for internal combustion engines and electric drive systems in the off-highway, on-highway, and stationary equipment markets. EControls designs world-class, full-authority engine management systems for major OEMs around the world. Our global engine development labs and engineering staff offer full-range support, from design guidance for base engine conversion to hardware, software, and engine calibration to meet each application's specific requirements. We are passionate about customer satisfaction and service. We fearlessly engage in any effort that will eliminate our customers' risk and clear a path to their success. We immerse ourselves in our customers' world, reveal unknowns and deliver integrated solutions. We have a global footprint ready to serve customers with high-level product support and deep application engineering. The company employs over 900 employees worldwide dedicated to serving our customers and markets on virtually every continent. We have locations in Texas, and Oklahoma, as well as multiple overseas operations in Europe, and Asia. Responsibilities:
Own supply chain partner relationships, regionally and globally
Identify significant and realistic cost savings opportunities and drive to completion
Manage procurement in new product development programs
Ultimate point of escalation for buyers and quality engineers engaged with supply base
First line of technical interface with suppliers to convey requirements
Approver for price changes as requested by suppliers, in coordination with business managers
Relentlessly drive cost reduction and business position improvement at every opportunity
Liaison between supplier and internal functional groups - Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Application Engineering to manage requests
Develop and execute supplier contracts/agreements
Submit requests for quote and manage responses
Participate as required in product development design gate reviews
Drive alignment of FMEA documentation between suppliers and internal requirements
Submit internal spend requests (MERs) to purchase supplier tooling
Coordinate with the Business Management Team to manage the total product business case
Manage supply chain efficiency - manage MOQs in coordination with the business management team and buyers to minimize inventory and leverage best possible pricing
Support on-time supplier payment by coordinating with Finance and shipping to ensure payment terms reflect transit times and delivery / revenue recognition on all sides
Lead contract review prior to award and ensure adherence to agreed terms and conditions
Develop supplier program timing for new product development. Track / report status to plan.
Develop RASICs with suppliers and maintain open issues list(s) as required to drive project task completion
Identify and rectify roadblocks for successful program completion
Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance or Mathematics is required Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (preferred)
Skilled in developing project timing plans using Microsoft Project or similar software
Understanding of automotive design and validation process and able to estimate timelines based on that knowledge
Ability to work with cross functional team and influence others that are not direct reports to complete tasks
Strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of fuel system devices (preferred)
Motivated, self-sufficient, technically diverse, and easily adaptable
Understanding of internal combustion engine operation (preferred)
Proficiency / demonstrated understanding in manufacturing or organization process
Knowledge of quality processes (PPAP, Inspection Processes, Safe Launch, APQP)