EF Johnson Technologies

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: The Strategic Supply Chain Manager (SSCM) is responsible for developing strategies in reducing overall product cost while retaining product quality.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

Supplier Relationship Management

• Act as the focal point for key vendors that build/supply product to EF Johnson.
• Align and integrate corporate strategy into the supplier relationships, including communication of business policy, tactical initiatives and direction to/from the supplier base.
• Track and report supplier operational metrics, provide trend analysis, initiate corrective action.
• Monitor Corrective and Preventive Action status and progress.
• Work cooperatively with the vendors to identify each element of product cost and mutually agree on cost reduction road map.
• Participate in supplier audits and corrective actions.

Product Development Liaison

• Works with design engineering to ensure we are using core suppliers in product design.
• Maintains preferred supplier lists for design engineering to select from
• Evaluates new vendors that design engineering wants to incorporate into new products.
• Works with component engineering to validate BOM integrity with regards to screening for single sourced components, part obsolescence, and structure.

Materials management and strategy

• Work with the buyers to develop MOQ’s/EOQ’s strategy to maximize value while increasing inventory turns to conserve cash flow.
• Coach buyers in proper negotiation and expediting techniques.
• Use the ERP system to properly track costs and vendor quotes.
• Evaluates work performance of assigned personnel, providing guidance to improve performance and commending improved or outstanding performance as appropriate in accordance with applicable company policy for performance reviews.
• Exhibits desirable and appropriate professional behavior including leadership, sense of urgency, independent judgment, teamwork, ability to get along with others, creative thinking and personal integrity to provide for a cohesive, productive unit dedicated to the achievement of corporate goals.

KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION:

• Bachelor of Science in Business / supply chain management / electrical engineering
• 5 - 10 years of industrial experience in Operations / Materials / Supply Chain.
• Thorough knowledge of contract manufacturing agreements and process. 
• Knowledge of quality programs including: Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Supplier Quality.
• APICS certification desirable.

 
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
 

• ISO—9000 2000 experience

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
 

• Strong communication skills, written and oral.
• Professional, results-driven attitude.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Demonstrated ability to instill continuous improvement methods and beliefs throughout the organization.
• Ability to effectively document and communicate quality standards and processes to insure successful implementation.
• Ability to establish, meet and set deadlines which insure sense of urgency and meeting of deadlines.
• Ability to build a strong team capable of exceeding company objectives.