Crane Aerospace & Electronics · 6 hours ago
Director of Supply Chain
Burbank, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$196K/yr - $242K/yr
10+ years expCrane Aerospace & Electronics is a provider of critical systems and components for the aerospace and defense sectors. The Director of Supply Chain is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to reduce costs, manage supplier relationships, and ensure timely delivery and quality of products.
ElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Develop and lead the execution of global supply chain strategies that support objectives for material cost reduction, supplier On Time Delivery (OTD), inventory reduction, supplier quality and supplier lead times, including actions to rationalize the supply base, drive increased sourcing from low cost sources, leverage the material spend with other Crane business units, implement supplier agreements and reduce the administrative cost of the Supply Chain functions
Manage site tactical procurement activities, receiving, stockroom and shipping departments including all assigned personnel and the integrity of all relevant data in the system
Oversee the resolution of all issues affecting on time delivery and quality of product from our suppliers; Coordinate meetings and publish minutes to keep Value Stream and Site management informed of status on any issues that may cause delays in shipments
Lead efforts to develop, implement and manage alternate material replenishment methods (consignment, kanban, vendor managed) that increase turns year over year while supporting 100% customer on-time delivery and lead-time reduction
Support new product introduction procurement requirements
Oversee development of visual standard work for all major processes and ensure compliance of same
Oversee development, implementation, and support of processes that continually reduce the number of transactions required to maintain and move materials and information flows
Support Value Stream Managers’ efforts to establish “point of use” inventory, ARMs, Make or Buy decisions and other initiatives
Monitor supplier scrap, being fully responsible for all valid in house rejects of purchased parts; Work with supplier base to reduce supplier generated scrap; Coordinate all technical communications with suppliers and obtain corrective actions in a timely manner
Support Strategic Procurement Director ensuring that overall company policies and procedures are followed and that company-wide initiatives are supported
Build a highly skilled, highly regarded and motivated customer focused team
Guide and direct all assigned personnel ensuring that company policy and work rules are adhered to and activities are in compliance with the Bargaining Unit Agreement
Any other task assigned by supervisor or management
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in Supply Chain in a manufacturing environment
5+ years of management experience
Direct experience implementing lean concepts (Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen Leadership, 5S, etc.)
Prior experience implementing a pull system/Kanban approach to component flow
Extensive sourcing experience
Working knowledge of eSourcing tools
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and Oracle (or other) MRP/ERP system
Excellent analytical, organization, and planning skills
Demonstrated success developing and executing comprehensive supply chain strategies and action plans
Ability to develop, lead, and motivate cross-functional teams
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively as part of a team in a matrix organization
Proven ability to develop collaborative relationships and influence up, down and across organizational lines
Strong negotiation and contract management skills
Strong customer service orientation
Proven ability to resolve problems quickly using outside the box thinking and creative problem solving skills
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Ability to influence and drive change and accountability
Ability to manage competing interests while maintaining a sense of urgency and to meet frequent short timeline, goals, and deadlines
Proven expertise in developing supplier quality systems and supplier performance metrics
BA or BS degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance or related field
Lean/Six Sigma certification (Black Belt or Green Belt)
Preferred
Master's level degree preferred
Certification in APICS and/or ISM
Knowledge of FAR, DFAR, and ITAR regulations
Benefits
Health care, dental or life insurance starting the first day of the month
15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
401k plan with company match
Education Reimbursement: eligible after 90 days of employment
Company
Crane Aerospace & Electronics
Crane Aerospace & Electronics is the industry leaders to supply critical systems and components to the aerospace, defense and space markets.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Todd Witchall
Chief Financial Officer
Erin Nolan, SHRM - CP
Sr HR Business Partner
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