Supply Chain Manager

Progress Rail Services Corp. • Montgomery, AL • 1d ago

10698BR

PRS Facility Location:

Montgomery, AL MOW - 080

Job Purpose:

The Supply Chain Manager at Caterpillar's Progress Rail Maintenance of Way Division provides coordination between our Customers, Operations, and Suppliers. The candidate will help design and successfully execute Supply Chain strategies and processes in addition to supporting the day to day activities around planning, purchasing, warehousing and logistics for the Montgomery facility. The manager will drive enhancements in our ERP system to continuously improve on-time delivery to customers, reduce supply chain costs, optimize inventory turns, and increase vendor performance. The candidate will be the single point of contact for all direct and indirect material procurement and be responsible for overall department performance.

A strong candidate is one who can demonstrate an ability to design and implement strategies and processes while demonstrating a strong, "hands-on" approach to learning our products and practices. The manager will direct the activities purchasing and warehouse professionals at the plant. The manager will report to the Director of Supply Chain and have a dotted line reporting relationship with the Montgomery Plant Manager.

Req ID:

10698BR

Company Description:

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive cradle-to-grave railway solutions - whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet all their rail needs. Forging the bridge between ideas and success, our talented and innovative team members work together to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. As part of a vibrant, global network of business operations, each and every member of our team is important to our success. With headquarters in Albertville, Ala., more than 7,000 dedicated employees serve customers through a network of close to 150 locations around the world. For more information, visit www.progressrail.com and follow @Progress_Rail on Twitter and YouTube.

Education / Training:

4 year college degree in business, supply chain, engineering or similar field preferred;

At least 7 years of experience in a manufacturing or supply chain role.

Job Title:

Supply Chain Manager

City:

Montgomery

Key Job Elements:

Planning and Forecasting:

Build and develop relationships with sales, engineering, operations, and finance to manage product life cycles and on-going demand;

Develop and manage inventory strategies across the supply chain to achieve business objectives.

Strategic Sourcing and Procurement:

Lead negotiation of supplier contracts and management of vendors to ensure price, volume, quality and delivery criteria are met;

Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities across the supply base and all material groups;

Build and develop relationships with key suppliers, collaborating where possible to improve costs, quality and responsiveness;

Identify and qualify new suppliers to mitigate supply risk and ensure supply chain flexibility;

Review and approve Purchase Orders.

Warehouse Management:

Provide oversight over warehouse and warehouse personnel; directly manage warehouse manager and indirectly manage warehouse staff;

Assist with setting and evaluating Safety Stock and Inventory levels to satisfy internal manufacturing and external part sales requirements;

Drive consistency and efficiency in managing and controlling material and tooling needs (incorporation of barcoding, vending, check-in / check-out, etc.).

Logistics:

Ensure compliance with domestic and international

corporate logistics programs;

Resolve service issues with transportation companies;

Verify that all logistics to and from facility are managed

and tracked for OTD.

Supply Chain Strategy and Continuous Improvement:

Establish, implement and ensure compliance of supply

chain policies and procedures;

Maintain, communicate, and improve Supply Chain

Key Performance Indicators;

Improve effectiveness of our ERP system;

Continually develop expertise in Supply Chain team to

support company growth;

Complete other special projects and analyses as needed.

Qualifications and Experience:

Experience with multiple Supply Chain disciplines, forecasting/planning, logistics, purchasing or quality;

Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills;

Ability to structure and solve complicated problems;

People management experience;

Excellent time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage workload;

High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel; Previous experience with an ERP/MRP system is required;

Travel as necessary.

EEO:

Equal Opportunity Employer - Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities

Benefits:

Competitive Salary

401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance

Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Plan

Education Assistance Program

Employee Recognition Programs

Site specific Production and Incentive Plans

Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans

Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

*Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.

Job Category:

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Purchasing

State::

Alabama

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