Director of Global Supply Chain Management - Military veterans preferred

Full-time


Company Description

INFICON is a leading provider of innovative instrumentation, critical sensor technologies, and Smart Manufacturing/Industry 4.0 software solutions that enhance productivity and quality of tools, processes, and complete factories. These analysis, measurement and control products are essential for gas leak detection in air conditioning/refrigeration and automotive manufacturing. They are vital to equipment manufacturers and end-users in the complex fabrication of semiconductors and thin film coatings for optics, flat panel displays, solar cells and industrial vacuum coating applications. Other users of our vacuum-based processes include the life sciences, research, aerospace, packaging, heat treatment, laser cutting and many other industrial processes. We also leverage our expertise in vacuum technology to provide unique, toxic chemical analysis products for emergency response, security, and environmental health and safety.

The Head of Global Supply Chain Management will report into the VP of Operations.  This role leads and directs the supply chain, strategic sourcing, and logistics teams. The main responsibility of this role is to define, develop and implement an overall strategic sourcing and supply chain optimization initiative. This individual is accountable for the technical, financial, schedule and quality performance of the entire supply base. They will Lead and manage a team of Procurement professionals at various experience levels in proposal preparation, negotiations, contract award, supplier management, and execution to exceed business requirements.

This role oversees and manages all of the supply chain requirements for Operations, both production and new product development requirements.  The main responsibilities of this position include Supplier Management & Development, Planning & Analysis, Inventory Control & Optimization, Purchasing & Procurement, Logistics Management, and Export/Import Trade Compliance Management.  The ideal individual is proactive and results oriented with a continuous improvement mindset, experience with lean tools, and a keen interest in developing people, teams and business processes.  This individual should have extensive global supply chain experience with proven commercial negotiation skills, a strategic mindset, and experience leading and developing teams to meet ambitious targets, and lead execution towards fast results. 

Essential Job Duties

Specific duties include, but are not necessarily limited to:

Supplier Management and Development:

• Drive supplier improvement initiatives to continually lower risk, reduce lead times and cost, improve delivery, and improve quality for zero defect goal to meet and exceed business requirements
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts and legal terms under the guidance of the internal legal and finance support teams
• Implement a supplier risk management strategy including, but not limited to, suppliers financial stability, logistics risks, and geopolitical risks.  Assess the risk impact to INFICON and develop mitigation plans to support a high performing supply base
• Manage supplier compliance requirements within policies / procedures for regulatory and import/export control needs
• Ensure business continuity by creating close collaborative working relationships with suppliers and developing alternate sources of supply for key commodities and materials; influence manufacturing processes, technology decisions, and policies in ways that are mutually beneficial and sustainable for both organizations
• Drive New supplier identification, sourcing, selection and contracting based on business Operations and New Product Development needs; Strengthen supplier vetting and assessment at initial onboarding and at renewal
• Develop and implement Supplier Scorecard system to document and drive performance improvements

Supply Chain Planning & Analysis:

• Understand value stream capacity plan in S&OP and SAP; ensure supply base and procurement plans are in place to meet requirements and ensure that forecasts, demand material planning, and schedule requirements are aligned and integrated
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures for safety stock, lead time, consignment stock, schedule changes and appropriate approvals; Owns the integrity of procurement / MM data in ERP SAP systems to support
• Manage supply buffers and allocation to shorten lead times & build resiliency into supply chain without driving excess inventory
• Conduct should-cost and make vs. buy analyses to support sourcing decision
• Develop and maintain supplier capacity modeling for supply chain capabilities for short (03 months), mid (318 months) and long-term (5-year) horizons; Understand demand inputs and position supply to support growth and exceed needs

Logistics & Inventory Control:

• Oversee and manage export/import compliance, export controls, tariff monitoring and optimization
• Oversees logistics including optimized storage & movement of goods to/from INFICON in Receiving, Warehouse & Shipping
• Optimize freight costs, receiving & shipping, on materials from Suppliers, to Customers, and Inter-company movements
• Establishes policies and procedures governing and optimizing warehousing, inventory management, freight and transportation
• Establish and implement strategies to optimize organizational inventory, including driving accuracy via cycle counts and control methods, and improving overall Inventory Turns and efficiency in Supply Chain

Team Management & Development:

• Build a strong team with skills and experiences needed to support business objectives across Sourcing, Supply Chain & Logistics
• Provide coaching, mentoring & support to team members to improve overall performance & provide growth & development
• Develop collaborative relationships and partnerships with leadership team, business units, and key stakeholders in supply chain
• Interact daily with functional resources including Engineering, Quality, Planning and Production in Lean Daily Management to ensure all supply requirements are met
• Collaborate with Quality Manager and Compliance team to develop, implement, and direct policies, practices, and procedures that are in accordance with federal, commercial, state/local, and/or international Procurement regulations.
• Partner with NPD Agile teams throughout Product Development process to manage total costs and schedule delivery through Product Launch
• Engage with global supply chain and sourcing counterparts to drive leading supply chain practices and initiatives across INFICON
• Take an active role in and/or facilitate Kaizen events to support the continuous improvement process within the plant and across all supply chain activity to build stability and sustainability within the supply chain

Behaviors

A successful candidate must be a capable communicator, fast learner, adept at managing multiple responsibilities and able to work collaboratively with business partners at all levels of the organization

This includes but is not limited to:

• Demonstrated leadership skills in a manufacturing environment; Great communicator, motivator, team builder
• Strong communication skills which include: ability to convey complex technical concepts to company stakeholders in an easy-to-understand manner, both verbally and written; active listening skills to gather key information from partners
• Strong commercial negotiation skills with extensive experience negotiating contracts and agreements to ensure compliance with internal or external purchasing requirements
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills to brainstorm quick and logical solutions; Ability to apply multiple technical solutions to business problems.

Disclosure

The above is a limited list of responsibilities and not inclusive.  There may be times when the employee will be expected to perform duties outside this scope.  When duties and responsibilities change this job description will be reviewed and subject to changes based on business necessity. 

Education and Experience

• BS/BA Supply Chain, business, or technical field is required.
• 10+ years of relevant operations and leadership experience in a manufacturing supply chain role
• Global supply chain experience (leadership role, including leading Global teams, working cross-cultures) preferred
• SAP ERP experience and MM/PP module competency for supply chain and procurement functions
• Global trade and compliance experience with strong knowledge of export controls as well as import/tariffs
• Lean Manufacturing Experience including 5S, Value Stream, Kaizen. Green Belt Level or Higher, Six Sigma Black Belt preferred
• Knowledge of ISO9001 and/or 14001 in a lean manufacturing environment
• Desirable certifications include: Certified Supply Chain Manager (CSCM); and/or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

For New York, the expected salary range for this position is between $140,000 and $175,000. In addition, INFICON employees are eligible for a profit sharing bonus with a target of 10%. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.

INFICON provides a dynamic work environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our employees experience ongoing green initiatives, flexible work hours, and a variety of health and wellness programs.

INFICONs forward-thinking approach offers countless opportunities to design, support, and manufacture a diverse product portfolio that expands globally. Our Lean and Agile work environment offers competitive compensation, relocation assistance, a discretionary bonus, and generous employee benefits; major medical, dental, health, vision, 401K, vacation and sick time, tuition reimbursement, and more!

INFICON is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal opportunity to all job seekers that apply without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, age, protected veteran status, disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. A notice describing Federal equal employment opportunity laws is available here to reaffirm this commitment.   Any contact that would like to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact us.careers@inficon.com.

INFICON, Inc. strictly complies with all aspects of the Export Administration Regulations ('EAR'), including those sections dealing with deemed exports to foreign nationals.

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