Job#: 3058264 Job Description: Supply Chain Business Manager IVLocation: Tualatin, ORPosition Overview
We are seeking a Supply Chain Business Manager IV to oversee material planning, supplier management, procurement activities, inventory control, and supply continuity in support of manufacturing and business operations. This role is responsible for managing material flow throughout the production lifecycle, ensuring inventory availability, optimizing supplier performance, and driving cost, quality, and delivery improvements across the supply chain.
The ideal candidate will bring strong SAP expertise, strategic supply chain experience, and the ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, and supplier partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, schedule, and monitor the movement of materials throughout the production lifecycle.
- Analyze production schedules, demand forecasts, and inventory requirements to determine purchasing needs.
- Ensure timely procurement and availability of materials, components, and commodities while maintaining targeted inventory levels.
- Support inventory optimization strategies including Just-In-Time (JIT) planning and Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) methodologies.
- Investigate and resolve material, inventory, supplier, and supply chain discrepancies.
- Create, maintain, and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs), part numbers, and commodity data within SAP and other enterprise systems.
- Ensure material specifications and quality standards are met while minimizing non-conformances and material variances.
- Develop sourcing strategies and procurement requirements for new materials and supplier engagements.
- Gather supplier quotations, evaluate bids, and support supplier selection and award decisions.
- Monitor supplier performance related to cost, quality, delivery, and schedule commitments.
- Manage supplier relationships and identify alternative sourcing options to mitigate risk and improve competitiveness.
- Partner closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, and Procurement teams to support business objectives.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory management, supplier performance, and supply chain efficiency.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.
- Equivalent experience may be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.
- Minimum 5 years of supply chain, materials management, procurement, sourcing, inventory control, or manufacturing planning experience.
- Strong SAP experience (required).
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced business environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience within:
- Semiconductor Manufacturing
- Metal Fabrication
- Plastic Fabrication
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Experience with:
- Supplier Management
- Commodity Management
- Material Planning
- Inventory Optimization
- Strategic Sourcing
- Demand Planning
- Production Planning
- Experience managing supplier performance metrics and sourcing initiatives.
Top Skills / Must-Haves
Required
SAPSupply Chain ManagementMaterial Planning & Inventory ControlProcurement & Supplier ManagementManufacturing Operations SupportProblem Solving & Data AnalysisCross-Functional CollaborationPreferred
- Semiconductor industry experience
- Metal fabrication industry experience
- Plastic fabrication industry experience
- Commodity management
- Strategic sourcing
- Demand planning
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