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Job Title: Supply Chain ManagerLocation: Los Alamitos, CA1st shiftJob Type: Full-Time (Onsite) Job SummaryResponsible for commodity management, strategic sourcing, operational purchasing, materials planning, indirect purchasing, sub-contract management and supplier development for Arrowhead products world-wide. Leads the development and execution of Global Supply Management sourcing strategies, policies, tactics and objectives for all applicable global commodities that are linked with the subsidiaries, business and manufacturing strategies. Responsible for developing and implementing supply chain best practices to enhance the supply chain performance and improve profitability of the business. Responsible for developing commodity & supply strategies for Arrowhead Products which will ensure the supply of quality material and continually drive for the lowest total landed cost Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesDevelops, plans, organizes and implements global contracting and procurement strategies and programs to increase operational efficiency and profitabilityBuilds a new supplier development team and develops new sources in best cost countries in alignment with new product and program requirements.Responsible for developing and implementing supply chain best practices to enhance customer service and improve profitability in integrated materials management.Develops new strategic direct and indirect suppliers to increase capacity for Arrowhead while reducing costsImplement programs and practices to assure the supply chain infrastructure is suitable to the scope and size of new programs. Conducts Supplier Production Readiness and risk assessmentsLeads and manages a large team of buyers, project managers, expeditors, commodity managers and supplier development mangers to ensure uninterrupted supply of quality materials to our organization while meeting annual cost out goals.Categorizes the required vendor spend, to be managed via Long Term Agreements, to manage risk, liability and to optimize Total Landed Cost.Orchestrates the supplier performance evaluation process, determining and taking corrective action, as results requireDesigns, and leads contract and pricing negotiations with direct and indirect suppliersDrive analytics and disposition of slow moving inventory.Analyze inventories to lead projects to increase inventory turns, reduce waste, and optimize customer service levels.Develops standardized systems and controls for procurement including RFP documentation, work authorization, purchase orders and supplier schedules and LTAsDevelops and manages relationships with domestic and international suppliers and sub- contractorsManages raw material inventory turns, receipts, Days payable outstanding and purchase price varianceForecasts inventory and indirect purchase receipts as inputs to the SIOP and Cash Management processesCreates a sub contract management strategy to increase the product scope of work Arrowhead can bid on in future programs. Manages the flow down of customer contracts and requirements to the supply base.The SCM director will be setting up automated replenishment processes with direct material suppliers and outside process vendors including supplier schedules and consignment programs.This job description is not all inclusive of all duties. Other duties may be assigned. Education and ExperienceBachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university with major studies in business administration, accounting or economics and seven years of progressively responsible experience in purchasing, of which three years must have been spent in the aerospace industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Comprehensive knowledge of purchasing methods and procedures in the industry including versatility in the techniques of specification writing.Extensive knowledge of markets, particularly local sources of supply of market practices and pricing methods.Knowledge of MRP, MAPICS Manufacturing software; Microsoft Excel and Word. Knowledge, Skill and AbilitiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Refined presentation skills to and effective communication skills with executives.Exceptional negotiation skills within a matrixed environment with experience negotiating major contracts.Ability to effectively present information to medium and large groups including suppliers and customers.Exceptional interpersonal skills.Strong analytical skills to prepare cost out and make vs buy analysis.Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Supervisory ResponsibilitiesAbility to oversee, monitor and lead employees to ensure goals are met successfully.