Powercast Corporation is a fast-growing wireless technology and product company. Our products focus on wireless power, wireless communications (Bluetooth, NFC, RFID, etc.), and bi-stable e-paper displays. We are seeking eager and hardworking candidates to join our expanding and close-knit team in Pittsburgh, PA.
Overview:
- Powercast is looking for a hardworking, self-motivated, multifaceted Director of Supply Chain to join our team in our office in Pittsburgh, PA. The primary objective of the position is to manage supply, manufacturing, and quality of key high-volume product lines (1M+ per year).
Duties:
- Manage supply chain team
- Identifying gaps between customer forecasts and supply chain capabilities
- Defining actions to close gaps and monitor the execution of the action plan
- Purchasing – obtain competitive quotes from vendors
- Defining and improving resilient supply chain processes and methodologies across the organization
- Evaluating supplier performance based on agreements
- Evaluating new suppliers and managing audits and quotes
- Perform quote analysis and comparison with existing pricing structures
- Establishing performance metrics for measurement, comparison and evaluation of safety, quality, delivery cost and inventory factors affecting the supply chain
- Developing, implementing, and monitoring corrective actions where necessary
- Developing and implementing processes and procedures to increase efficiency throughout the supply chain while ensuring safety, quality, cost, delivery and inventory
- Identifying optimal shipment and transportation modes
Professional Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 5+ years of experience
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
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Life Insurance
- 401K with Matching
- Employee Stock Options
- A small, vibrant, and fast-moving office environment
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 5+ years of experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
- 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
What We Do
Powercast Corporation is the one-stop-shop for wireless power with the capability to transfer power from Microwatts to 600 Watts. Since our founding in 2003, Powercast has led the industry in RF wireless power innovations that meet FCC and other global standards. With our partnership with Powermat, Powercast has added inductive/resonant solutions to our product offering and technology portfolio. Powercast’s technologies eliminate or reduce the need for wires and batteries, curtailing waste in our landfills. Our collaborative approach and expertise in all wireless aspects, from concept and design through prototyping and mass production, has resulted in dozens of applications, extensive commercial success in both industrial and consumer applications, and over 20 million units shipped. With more than 100 customers and partner companies globally, Powercast leads the wireless power market with its broad technology offering covered by over 200 patents worldwide.
