Brunel is currently searching for a Supply Chain Manager for a direct position with a global automotive supplier located just South of Cleveland, Ohio .

In this role you will provide leadership for the Supply Chain Services team which includes; Material Planners, Analysts, Forecasting and Traffic. This position reports directly to the Managing Director of Operations and will work closely with Operations, Finance and other departments.

Duties:

• Develop and deploy the supply chain service expert, based on existing services to existing customers (package and develop products and services based on real operational experience to be resold), on market demand and on insights.
• Provide Supply Chain BD expert support to BD opportunities.
• Develop own BD opportunities, in close communication with BD.
• Process/KPI/systems and tools owner for Supply Chain.
• Provide internal Supply Chain services to Ops and Product Sales.
• Optimize, develop and maintain Supply Chain and Operational processes.
• Support in starting up new branches/projects.
• Support and coordinate customer and supplier problems in cooperation with Ops.
• Follow-up and coordinate change management.
• Manage inventory, obsolescence and packaging.
• Develop, Optimize and maintain freight strategies and cost by building up long term partnerships.
• Escalate market and organizational needs and opportunities and work on continuous improvement projects to adapt to the changing and challenging environment.
• Train, coach and manage the local team as well as remote teams.

Requirements:

• Must be willing to work on-site daily.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. for any employer without sponsorship.
• Master’s or minimum Bachelor’s degree or equal of experience.
• 5-10 years’ experience in similar position, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Must have automotive parts experience, preferably fastener experience.
• Must have experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Stress resilient.
• Demonstrated people management and coaching experience.
• Extensive planning and inventory control experience.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office package.
• Working experience with ERP systems and SAP systems.
• Excellent communication skills and customer/supplier interaction experience.

Offer:

Compensation includes a competitive benefits packaging including paid time off, health insurance, 401K, annual bonus, car allowance w/fuel card, etc. along with the opportunity for continuous professional growth and development.