Manager of Supply Chain
Welcome to Aimtron Corporation, the central hub of Aimtron Group of Companies. Specializing in electronics design and manufacturing, we balance technological advances with an unwavering focus on quality and customer satisfaction.
The heart of Aimtron Corporation is located in Palatine, Illinois, where our headquarters oversee a myriad of operations. Additionally, our metro Chicago manufacturing plant provides expert services for PCB assembly, standing out particularly for assemblies requiring quick turn prototyping, BGA Expertise, and high-volume PCB Assembly.
Job Summary:
Manager of Supply Chain manages overall supply chain operations, including purchasing, inventory selection of vendors, and distribution of finished goods. Develops and implements a strategy to ensure that critical processes run effectively and achieve organizational goals and performance KPI’s.
Duties/Responsibilities:
· Collaborates with other departments and stakeholders to identify and maintain resources needed to establish and provide an effective supply chain.
· Establishes and regularly presents (typically weekly) performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of factors affecting the supply chain.
· Develops and maintains detailed inventories of materials and supplies located in the company, at sites, and in the factory.
· Maintains required quantity of supplies and materials to optimize production, meeting demand without purchasing excess material.
· Analyzes current inventories and procedures; suggests improvements to increase efficiency of supply chain and profitability for the company.
· Develops policies to increase efficiency throughout the supply chain while ensuring quality and safety; implements subsequent changes to processes.
· Identifies optimal shipment and transportation routes with attention to consolidation of warehousing and distribution.
· Assesses the need for material-handling equipment and staffing; makes recommendations to ensure efficient loading, unloading, movement, and storage of materials.
· Negotiates prices for raw material and delivery with suppliers, vendors, and/or shipping companies.
· Participates as an advisory member of the product development team, providing information and guidance on availability and cost of supplies and materials.
· Acts as part of the team coordinating engineering changes, product line extension, or new product launches to ensure timely and orderly material and production flow transitions.
· Monitors the performance of suppliers, assessing their ability to meet quality and delivery requirements; identifies and qualifies new suppliers in collaboration with other departments.
· Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers.
· Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
· Thorough understanding of company products and logistics.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
· Strong typing proficiency and overall computer literacy.
Education and Experience:
· Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or related field required; Masters degree preferred.
· Five years of experience as a supervisor, manager, or similarly relevant leadership position required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)
- Supply chain: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Palatine, IL 60067 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Palatine, IL 60067: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person