Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The TSUBAKI name is synonymous with excellence in quality, dependability, and customer service. U.S. Tsubaki Automotive, LLC is an international tier-one supplier of high-speed chain drive systems to the automotive industry.

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for managing the entire Materials and Supply Chain, including quotations, supplier selection, pricing, delivery and supplier quality. Manages both direct and indirect material suppliers

Essential Duties and Responsibilities : The essential duties and responsibilities of this job are included but not limited to this job description – other tasks may be assigned and expected to be performed.

• Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, vendors, or freight forwarders. Includes direct and indirect material.
• Appraise supplier manufacturing ability through on-site visits and measurements.
• Manage supplier and vendor performance to meet quality and delivery requirements.
• Monitor forecasts and quotas to identify changes or to determine their effect on supply chain activities to ensure production has the material needed to meet customer demand. 
• Oversee Production Planning for MA & TN to ensure resources and customers demand is communicated timely and effectively to operations. 
• Review or update supply chain practices in accordance with new or changing environmental policies, standards, regulations, or laws.
• Set and manage appropriate inventory levels. Manage product changes, inventory obsolescence, and accuracy.
• 25-30% travel required
• Determine and implement continuous improvement plans for the department.
• Manage yearly budget for the department ensure goals are met by reducing cost related to materials and vendors.
• Establish a working relationship with associated departments i.e. Product Engineering, New Products, Manufacturing Engineering, Production and Maintenance.
• Establish and maintain effective communication vehicles such as toolbox meetings and employee meetings.
• Understands, communicates, and follows all company policies, work rules, and Union Contract. Effectively utilizes this knowledge to: Analyze and resolve work problems or assists workers in solving work problems; and make daily decisions on production schedules and personnel related matters that affect the delivery and quality.

It is the expectation of the company that Manager/Supervisors will accomplish these goals by working to a high ethical standard and consistently complies with all company policies, work rules, Union Contractual agreements, and applicable laws with little to no direct supervision.

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 10+ years of experience in supervising/managing supply base. Knowledgeable of support functions, including systems and logistics.
• Working knowledge of performance indicators, including quality, delivery, and price. Develops systems to collect data and provide feedback.
• Working knowledge of APQP process from prototype stage through production. Experience in developing new suppliers in junction with new product programs.
• Working knowledge of modem manufacturing systems, including MRP, Purchasing, and Inventory Control. Experience in implementing new system is helpful.
• Direct experience in negotiating with suppliers. Develops strategy to reduce costs over the long-term horizon.
• Experience in logistics and warehousing, including traffic. Familiar with negotiations among common carriers and emergency service providers.
• Strong background in standard costing and quote preparation. Develops cost/quote history, and implements system based on part similarity.

Learn more about U.S. Tsubaki at:

U.S. Tsubaki offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health benefits effective on date of hire, dental and vision benefits effective on the first of the month following date of hire, Paid Time Off ("PTO"), 10 paid holidays, generous 401(k) match and profit sharing, annual bonus potential, life insurance, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, education reimbursement, home and auto insurance discounts, and pet insurance. 

The estimated salary range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. 

Tsubaki is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability

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Compensation details: 100000-125000 Yearly Salary

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