Our client is looking for a Director of Materials. The ideal candidate will have an excellent balance of strategic, tactical, and operational skills with an EMS background and can execute and deliver successful results. Interaction and leadership across functional lines is essential. 



At the Director level of professional development, the candidate will be able to concisely articulate all of the interactions and factors that contribute to the final outcome. 



The right candidate will have demonstrated solid leadership in leading teams and programs to deliver successful outcomes. This candidate is expected to perform using best practices for scheduling, monitoring, tracking and execution of projects intermediate-to-large scale for cross functional, and company-wide critical programs.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Experience in multiple areas of Materials Management – Purchasing (esp. sourcing), Planning, and Inventory Control.




• Lean or 6S experience and/or certifications.




• Experience in a manufacturing environment (vs. corporate office).




• ERP system experience – especially implementations and/or multiple systems.




• Industry experience (EMS or electronics).




• Relevant degree (Supply Chain, Materials and Logistics Mgmt, etc).




• Experience with cost reduction and/or material reduction.




• Awards and/or recommendations




• International experience




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  Review or update supply chain practices in accordance with new or changing environmental policies, standards, regulations, or law.




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  Develop material costs forecasts or standard cost lists.




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  Appraise vendor manufacturing ability through on-site visits and measurements.




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  Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, vendors, or freight forwarders.




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  Monitor supplier performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements.




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  Meet with suppliers to discuss performance metrics to provide performance feedback, or to discuss production forecast or changes.




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  Implement new or improved supply chain processes.




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  Design or implement supply chains that support environmental policies.




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  Analyze inventories to determine how to increase inventory turns, reduce waste, or optimize customer service.




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  Develop procedures for coordination of supply chain management with other functional areas, such as sales, marketing, finance, production, or quality assurance.




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  Design or implement supply chains that support business strategies adapted to changing market conditions, new business opportunities, or cost reduction strategies.




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  Locate or select biodegradable, non-toxic, or other environmentally friendly raw materials for manufacturing processes.




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  Provides continuous support to the Customer Focus team.







 

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