Please note this job description does not contain every possible activity, task, or responsibility that may be required in the course of employment. Tasks, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.

This position is corporate level which covers all sites and can be based out of Plano, TX, Anoka, MN, or Menomonee Falls, WI.  

I. Job Summary

Develop and manage the external supply base in Accordance with Virtex Supply Chain standards and policies. Establish and maintain requirements for Supplier performance: quality, reliability, cost, delivery and responsiveness to continuously improve our supply chain. Work with staff to ensure Supplier Management plan is executed. 

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supply chain wide plans and programs.
• Develop and implement business strategies around supply chain consolidation, cost reduction,      quality improvement, as well as supplier assessment.
• Manage supplier activities to ensure appropriate supplier selection; startup, production ramp, and procedures such as first articles, packing definition, quality definition, print quality, etc. are followed.
• Support Lean Manufacturing concepts and initiatives with manufacturing partners.
• Negotiate and procure contracts and services based on long-term volume planning with planning and suppliers and handle conflicts or questions on prices, deliveries, and specifications. Monitor supplier performance and establish quantifiable metrics/requirements.
• Establish goals and implementation action plans to support business level vision.
• Prepare and issue reports to monitor the effectiveness of material replenishment systems operations.
• Ensure that ownership and alignment are achieved between external and internal partners to meet cost and schedule goals.
• Minimize inventory throughout the supply chain, while optimizing product availability.
• Provide external commodity supply base information critical to make/buy analysis, estimating, and commodity cost management.
• Manage purchase order placement and ensure minimized buyer to purchase order cycle time.
• Drive new product introduction planning and associated supplied product obsolescence and change activities. Advise      management of issues that will impact production and drive coordination of appropriate corrective action when necessary.
• Ensure ISO compliance for all processes related to materials management.
• Participate in business enterprise system changes to improve planning, supplier management and execution of orders while simultaneously minimizing plant inventory.
• Ensure supplier assessment is documented and reviewed with key suppliers.

I. Additional information

· Relationship with other departments

Daily working relationship with Operations, Program Management, team members. Supply Chain Director is a member of the Senior Leadership team and will work with peers within the team and at various level of the organization. Also reports functionally through Virtex Supply Chain Organization. 

· Supervisory responsibilities (if required)

Will supervise Business Unit Supply Chain function. 

II. Performance metrics

SOTD

SNCR

PPV

VLD - very long delay (delivery) 

Percent of Spend with preferred suppliers 

III. Qualifications/Requirements

· Education level

Bachelor’s (BA / BS) degree in Business, with concentration in Finance, Logistics, Operations or related discipline. CSPM, or CPIM certification preferred. Eight (8) years materials management and procurement experience, with broad exposure to purchasing, materials management and planning, production, commodity management.  Minimum two years of supervisory/leadership experience. Experience in Lean Manufacturing, supply chain pull systems, and JIT.

· Citizenship

Due to the type of work at the VIRTEX Plano, Texas facility a successful applicants must be a "U.S. Person" (US citizens, US nationals, lawful permanent residents, asylees or refugees).

· Language skills

Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace. Ability to interpret and negotiate contracts, and has excellent written and oral communication skills

· Mathematical skills

Strong basic math skills, ability to calculate values and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, cost benefit calculations, etc. 

· Experience – Technical Skills

Aerospace and Defense 

EMS

AS 9100

Knowledge of manufacturing disciplines and concepts; 

Demonstrated ability in problem analysis and problem solving; 

Ability to work collaboratively as both a team member and team leader

Fluent with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP/MRP systems

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; 

Excellent organization skills and ability to handle multiple priorities

Proficiency with linkages between inventory control, planning and procurement

Proficient in cost/benefit analysis, ability to understand and explain cost impact of logistics decisions

Excellent project management skills

· Interpersonal Skills

Ability to communicate effectively with employees from various cultures and at all levels of the hierarchy from shop floor to Virtex Group Executives

· Physical Demands 

Ability to sit for extended periods, stoop, bend, and kneel to file documents, and to lift and carry 50 pounds

· Work Environment 

Manufacturing plant, front office