Supply Chain Manager

Victor Insulators, a Greater Rochester Top 100 fastest growing privately owned company, is a leading manufacturer of high voltage insulators. We currently have an opening for a SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER.

This is an IN-PERSON position at our Victor, New York headquarters.

Job Description / Desired Qualifications

The Supply Chain Manager works closely with sales, suppliers, and production to ensure the right materials are in the right place at the right time to fulfill customer orders while minimizing waste and carrying costs. Responsible for planning and directing order scheduling and control, purchasing, traffic and shipping, inventory and warehousing. Devises methods and establishes standards and procedures for all functions.

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

Supply Chain Management

• Plans, organizes, directs, and controls activities related to the procurement function.
• Recruits and maintains suppliers that provide high quality products and services at a better price while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct.
• Evaluates vendor quotations utilizing appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service.
• Prepares and reviews vendor contracts, bids, proposals, and agreements for legal correctness, price, and acceptability of items to specifications.
• Works closely with suppliers to ensure follow-through on commitments and resolution to problems.
• Works directly with Freight Forwarders, Customs Brokers, and internal and external customers on all matters pertaining to Customs and Import/Export activities.
• Designs, implements, manages, and monitors procurement reporting systems to meet company requirements.
• Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and prepares supply chain market analysis reports.

Planning

• Responsible for providing up to date lead times for all products and keeping marketing informed about significant changes.
• Oversees scheduling of incoming orders and keeps marketing informed of changes.
• Monitors, sets goals and coordinates efforts regarding on-time delivery to customers.
• Communicates with manufacturing regarding changing needs that will affect manpower, materials or equipment.
• Responsible for planning and maintaining inventories of components and finished products at accepted levels.
• Maintains an inventory control system that leads to credible data upon which good decisions for purchasing, production, shipping and sales commitments can be based.
• Arranges for disposal of surplus materials.

Logistics and Warehousing

• Responsible for domestic and international inbound and outbound logistics.
• Negotiates with carriers, warehouse operations and brokers.
• Provides freight estimate support for sales quotations, budgeting and financial forecasts.
• Manages of the day-to-day "Traffic" functions at Victor
• Organizes and directs the work of warehouses and central supply personnel engaged in receiving, issuing, and delivering supplies and equipment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises employees focused on purchasing, traffic, and inventory control. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in Supply Chain (Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and Inventory Planning) preferably in an environment of both manufactured and sourced finished goods.
• Strong knowledge of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes, inventory optimization, and ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Data-driven with proficiency in Excel and supply chain planning tools.
• Advanced experience in ERP systems specifically within the Planning/Purchasing modules.
• Ability to interpret demand from sales forecasts to develop purchasing and production plans.
• Ability to analytically and methodically solve problems if deadlines are compromised or missed.
• Ability to hold external and internal stakeholders accountable.
• Understanding of how inventory levels impact the balance sheet and the carrying cost of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods inventories.
• Ability to build and track KPIs such as schedule adherence, inventory turns, and stock-out rates.

Salary Range: $80,000 to $110,000 annually based on experience.

Victor Insulators is an equal opportunity employer offering excellent benefits, stable employment, opportunity for growth and a friendly Team oriented atmosphere.