Supply Chain Director
Houston, TX, United States
Supply Chain Director wanted by Sinomax USA, Inc. for La Vergne, TN
to oversee and manage overall purchasing and logistics operations to maximize efficiency and minimize cost; lead all sourcing activities and implement cost reduction initiatives and strategies; collaborate with other departments, such as product development, marketing, engineering, and quality assurance to identify and qualify new suppliers; negotiate prices and terms with contract suppliers, overseas vendors and freight forwarders; manage and meet suppliers to discuss performance metrics, to provide performance feedback, and to discuss production forecasts and changes; monitor forecasts to identify changes and to determine their effect on supply chain activities; implement new and improved supply chain processes and systems tools; analyze inventories to determine how to increase inventory turns and optimize customer service; evaluate and select information on other technology solutions to improve tracking and reporting of raw materials or import products distribution, storage and inventory; develop strategic plans and processes to drive cost reduction, improve quality and assess risk.
Must have
a Bachelor’s degree or its foreign equivalent in
Industrial Engineering, Textile Engineering
or a related field and
2 years of experience
as supply chain engineer or related occupation. Work experience should include 1)
chemical purchasing or supply chain;
2)
ERP system and SAP;
3) demonstrated knowledge of demand management/forecasting tools, forecasting process in sales, marketing, manufacturing, finance and supply chain issues. Requires international travel up to 2x per year to suppliers/vendors in China and other countries. Occasional travel abroad may be required (less than 10%).
Send resume to Jason Kelinske
at 3151 Briarpark Dr., Ste 1220, Houston, TX 77042.
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