Supply Chain Manager

Facil pioneered the full-service concept for fastening technologies; our services span the early concept and design phase throughout the product’s entire lifecycle, allowing us to minimize the complexity and costs across the entire fastener and C-parts value chain.  We are always looking for passionate, talented people to become part of our Global Facil Family.  Our dedicated team of Fasteneers are entrepreneurial, highly motivated by change and innovation, and focused on connecting with the dreams of our customers to consistently deliver the highest value possible at all times. 

Position Summary:

Our Supply Chain Manager provides leadership for our Supply Chain Services team (Material Planners, Analysts, Forecasting and Traffic).  The Supply Chain Manager will optimize, develop, and maintain Supply Chain and Operations processes, including forecasting, planning, and coordination of product change management. In addition, the Supply Chain Manager will manage the materials requirements and planning process, including supplier follow up and chaselist, and supplier visits.  This position reports directly to the Managing Director Operations and works closely with Operations, Finance, and other departments.  Compensation includes a competitive benefits package [including paid time off, health insurance, 401(k), etc.] along with the opportunity for continuous professional growth and development. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and deploy the supply chain service expert, based on existing services to existing customers (package and develop products and services based on real operational experience to be resold), on market demand and on insights
• Provide Supply Chain BD expert support to BD opportunities
• Develop own BD opportunities, in close communication with BD
• Process/KPI/systems & tools owner for Supply Chain
• Provide internal Supply Chain services to FSP Ops and Product Sales
• Optimize, develop, and maintain Supply Chain and Operational processes
• Support in starting up new branches/projects
• Support and coordinate customer and supplier problems in cooperation with FSP OPS
• Follow up and coordinate change management
• Manage inventory, obsolescence and packaging
• Develop, optimize, and maintain freight strategies & cost by building up long term partnerships
• Escalate market and organizational needs and opportunities and work on continuous improvement projects to adapt to the changing and challenging environment
• Train, coach, and manage the local Facil team members within the own functional domain
• Decide and act: make it happen
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Master’s or minimum bachelor’s degree or equal by experience
• 5+ years’ experience in a similar position, preferably in the automotive industry or a fast-paced environment
• Stress resilient
• People management and coaching experience
• Planning and inventory control experience
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office package
• Knowledge of an ERP system
• Strong communication skills and customer/supplier interaction experience
• Ability to act with urgency, make data-driven decisions, and maintain a high level of attention to detail

Facil North America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.  If you are a passionate, talented professional looking for a great career move and a company that continually fosters and innovates upon the entrepreneurial spirit, it is time to look at joining Facil’s Global Family.