NSNA Senior Manager of Supply Chain
Date: May 3, 2024
Location: Troy, MI, US
Company: NSNA
Company Overview
Nippon Seiki is a world-class manufacturer of instruments for vehicles, agricultural, and construction equipment. Established in 1945, Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Japan, with numerous facilities worldwide. N.S. International, Ltd. ("NSI"), a group company of Nippon Seiki, located in Troy, MI, is a tier one supplier of instrument clusters and head-up display units for FCA US, General Motors, BMW, Honda, Harley Davidson, Suzuki, Polaris, Arctic Cat and other OEM's.
Purpose of Job
The NSNA Senior Manager of Supply Chain is responsible for the oversight of Supply Chain Design (SCD) activities including advanced supply chain strategy, Program launch Plan-for-Every-Part (PFEP), Supply Chain Systems, and Supply Chain continuous improvement. This position will also oversee the management of all escalated constraints and supplier delivery-related concerns from NSNA plants. The NSNA Senior Manager of Supply Chain drives efficiencies through effective Advanced Planning strategies, KPI management, continuous improvement, and Process development. This position is relied on to manage and lead cross-functional teams (internal and external organizations) to reduce risk or optimize supply chain matters.
Major Duties/Responsibilities
Top duties or activities in a given year. Not all tasks/steps performed are listed.
- Lead the development and execution of advanced planning of NSNA’s Supply Chain Design and oversee optimization within the supply chain by evaluating sales strategy against NSNA plant capacities (manufacturing, space, and warehousing).
- Lead direct reports in the development and execution of Program Launch Plan-for-Every-Part which encompasses inventory, warehousing, & production strategies, packaging and logistics designs, and supply chain system readiness development.
- Process Development and maintenance as it relates to ERP (within related functions), Obsolescence, Launch Excellence, Logistics, Packaging, Operational Requirements, and other related Supply Chain areas.
- Oversight and tracking of constrained material, including mitigation strategies.
- Oversight of escalated supply chain matters from NSNA plants or NS Headquarters.
- Budgeting, Business Plan Development, and Progress Reporting
- Building and developing a successful high-performing team, and effectively managing personnel matters.
- Oversight of all Supply Chain KPIs and any relevant corrective actions.
- Provide supervision, guidance, leadership, and training to members within the team.
- Monitor and evaluate the performance all team members.
- Train team members on policies and procedures and create and maintain a set of current forms and approval procedures.
- Establish goals for the team and conduct reviews.
- Participate in recruitment activities and hiring of qualified department resources.
Education, Experience and Knowledge
Required and/or preferred level of education, knowledge and skills that are necessary.
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Additional Information
Work Hours | Monday-Friday, 8 am – 5pm. Off-hours as needed. |
Travel Requirements |
10 - 25% international and/or domestic. If domestic travel is necessary, valid drivers’ license is required. If international travel is necessary, valid passport is required. |
Additional Information | NA |
DISCLAIMER
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
N.S. International, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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