Manager, Supply Chain Ops

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities: Obtains and reviews quotes through a variety of processes, from informal RFQ (Request for Quotation), through to full tendering and evaluation. Initiates purchase orders and works with suppliers to monitor and/or expedite delivery; conducts follow-up with suppliers to resolve any delivery, quality, or cost problems. Communicates product delivery issues quickly and across all levels of the organization. Engages, supports and obtains agreement from key stakeholders in respect of Supply Chain contract implementation. - Direct the macro inventory planning and scheduling process according to the business plan, customer requirements, and material availability and forecast sales volumes. - Carry out inventory control functions including planning aggregate inventory requirements in accordance with business plan sales objectives, balancing company goals (cost, quality, and delivery), participating in analysis of material procurement decisions, and developing inventory management data systems. - Ensure rigorous adherence to inventory costing systems; perform valuation of incoming inventory; maintain inventory costing information in systems. - Manage, plan, and re...