Manager, Supply Chain

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for providing leadership within the facility of responsibility to achieve 100% on time delivery through proper materials management and execution while optimizing working capital.  Success in this role is defined achieving key goals in on time delivery, inventory accuracy, facility efficiency, and schedule attainment metrics.

Major Responsibilities:

• Manage and direct purchasing, planning, and materials management responsibilities (inventory control, receiving, shipping).

• Ensure Supply Chain team is synchronized with production execution capabilities to maximum efficiencies and lowest cost of operation.

• Work closely with Production Leaders and their teams to achieve SMART goals and KPI’s.

• Develop and challenge resources to improve performance through systems utilization and process improvements.

• Lead and improve Order Management best practices, processes and policies that drive perfect order logic including order types/policies, standardized lead times/tier pricing strategies, available-to-promise (ATP), customer resource management (CRM) and electronic data interchange (EDI).

• Lead and improve planning ensuring SIOP plans are executed within the facility (system integrity and execution).

• Lead and improve purchasing in conjunction with the Strategic Global Sourcing team to reduce lead times and improve material margins through Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) model.

• Lead and improve Inventory Management best practices including Plan for Every Part (PFEP)., ABC Analysis, Purchasing Methods (PO, Blanket, etc), Warehouse Management (Cycle Count Accuracy, Transactions, Bar Coding, RFID) and Advance Replenishment Methods (MRP, Stocking Programs, VMI, Consignment, Re-Order Point and Direct Pull).

• Lead initiative to ensure continuity of supply throughout the operations to achieve uninterrupted supply of quality components and assemblies.

• Partner with corporate Category Management in effectively measuring and monitoring supplier performance.

• Champions standard Generac tools and methodologies and is a recognized subject matter expert (SME) providing training and certification.

• Facilitate communication/interactions amongst team members, between teams and other areas.  Resolves differences and/or conflict situations effectively.

• Act as SAP Super User within functional area as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field OR equivalent experience in the Supply Chain function within a similar working environment;

• 5 – 7 years of progressive management experience in a similar working environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advance Degree, MS and/or MBA;

• Supply Chain/Material Certifications – CPM, CPIM;

• Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP.

• Proven experience with material flow by utilizing supermarkets and supplier pull replenishment models;

• Demonstrated ability to influence senior management, teams and individuals across multiple cultures, disciplines and geographies;

• Experience collaborating with multiple sites and functions to drive common solutions;

• Effective verbal and written communication skills;

• Sound business acumen operating in both High Mix, Low Volume and High Volume, Low Mix Production environments;

• Solid quantitative skill set and the ability to analyze, think and communicate with well-supported data;

• Proven track record of successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast paced environment.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”