Manager, Supply Chain Excellence 

LOCATION: Bowling Green / Kentucky (US-KY), United States | BRAND: Bendix | REQUISITION ID: 11171 | JOB GRADE: 18  

| ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site 

Want to help shape tomorrow? At Bendix, we set the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity.

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Supply Chain Excellence Manager assumes a leadership role in managing, controlling and directing the material planning, inventory control, storage, and shipping and receiving functions for the facility. The Supply Chain Excellence Manager is responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction, effectively managing inventory, and making continuous improvements to the business.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides strategic vision and tactical methods for the continuous improvement of Materials systems and processes.
• Ensures Customer Satisfaction.
• Drives facility to meet or exceed 96% or greater on time external customer delivery.
• Ensures timely shipments to aftermarket distribution facilities
• Monitors and manages customer´s past due backlog to less than 2% of OEM sales.
• Meets or Exceeds objectives within Sales, Inventory and Operating Plan process.
• Manages excess and obsolete inventories with root cause analysis and countermeasures.
• Drives continuous improvements and preventative measures within the facility cycle count programs.
• Manages inbound replenishment process to ensure proper materials are available for production in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Drives and achieves plant performance goals and objectives including Delivery, Inventory, Productivity and Budget Performance.
• Champions materials team to achieve annual cost savings.
• Provides clear direction and priorities for department members including the establishment of individual goals and training plans through the performance feedback process.
• Establishes daily tools to drive accountability and informed decision-making to the appropriate level.
• Creates boundary less materials organization to support supplier transitions and assure customer satisfaction through product distribution and manufacturing.
• Implements Lean Enterprise techniques to improve material flow and efficiencies.
• Develop people and systems to support new business growth opportunities.
• Works closely with other Leadership team members to support Safety, Quality, Operations, HR and Finance objectives.
• Nourishes a cooperative team-based environment.
• Strives to continuously improve the business through innovation and problem-solving skills.
• Performs his/her job within acceptable productivity and performance standards as outlined in plant policies, handbooks and applicable work instructions.
• Ensures compliance with all Product Safety Procedure requirements; fully understands and ensures compliance with Product Safety Escalation Process.
• Supports and adheres to the company environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

SKILLS and Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering or related field is required. Masters degree in related field highly tenpreferred.
• At least 10 years of Materials/Operations experience is required.
• At least 5 years of Managerial/Supervisory experience is required.
• Has the ability to drive change from concept to completion across functional boundaries.
• Has the capability to energize the materials organization to world class performance.
• Has strong leadership skills and ability to develop materials staff.
• Has demonstrated knowledge of Materials and Supply Chain Management, SAP, forecast and budget planning, JIT, and Lean Manufacturing.
• Strong time management skills are required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Six Sigma Greenbelt or Blackbelt Certified preferred.
• APICS Certification preferred.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
• Must be able to travel and visit customers on short notice occasionally.

WORKING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Office environment – includes, but not limited to, artificial lighting, computers, telephones, desks, temperature controlled.
• Manufacturing environment – includes, but not limited to, artificial lighting, machine/equipment noise, some welding exhaust, non-controlled temperatures, and PPE required.
• Some travel which could include an overnight stay.

Position Requirements

The position demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Bowling Green, KY is $117,000 – $170,600 per year. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education. Bendix is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations. Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive 120 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year. Employees will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook. 6 weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use. Requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents and policies. Employees working on federal contracts covered by the Federal Paid Sick Leave requirements will be notified and will receive benefits consistent and compliant with the FPSL requirements. Hired applicant will be able to purchase company stock, subject to the relevant plan documents and annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics of up to 4% of annual salary. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies. Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis.

 Please note: At this time, we are not able to offer immigration sponsorship for new hires. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.