MTM Trailer Manufacturing · 2 weeks ago
Director of Supply Chain
Kewanee, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
12+ years expMTM Trailer Manufacturing is the fastest growing regional heavy equipment manufacturer, a privately held company small enough to ensure you are valued while large enough to provide exciting opportunities for career development. The Director of Supply Chain will be responsible for overseeing procurement, logistics, and coordination with various departments to achieve the company's goals.
IndustrialManufacturing
Hiring Manager
MJ Leman
Responsibilities
Develop negotiation strategies and lead negotiations with major suppliers
Identify areas of potential savings and develop commodity strategies and negotiation strategies for the all MTM products
Identify areas of potential savings and develop commodity strategies and negotiations strategies to obtain these savings for the product(s) inherited with acquisitions
Lead efforts to mitigate and track tariffs
Manage the budgets for the Facilities Maintenance and MRO spend
Provide forecasts for the long lead time components, and review and approve the forecasts for the remaining components
Work with Engineering and Operations to improve the process for New Product Development, and develop the processes for the Supply Chain group
Monitor supply markets and industries including pricing trends, new suppliers and alternative solutions and supply risks
Provide forecasts for the long lead time components, and review and approve the forecasts for the remaining components
Anticipate supplier and MTM operational issues that could affect supply and lead/support activities to resolve supply issues
Lead the identification and development of advanced material planning and logistics processes
Champion the use of the MRP system
Ensure efficient and effective material ordering, tracking and receiving
Seek, establish and maintain supplier relationships that provide the best quality, on time delivery, and desired service level at the lowest total cost
Develop and conduct new supplier evaluation and qualification process to support supplier onboarding
Determine category-specific supplier performance measurements, enabling tools and processes, and enforce quality metrics
Provide suppliers with visibility to their own performance, fostering proactive resolution of problems
Qualification
Required
12+ years of experience in a manufacturing company purchasing and supply chain environment — preferably in the trucking, trailer, heavy equipment, or automotive industries
8+ years in a direct management position with multiple direct reports
Strong communication and organizational skills with a focus on customer service
Solid working knowledge of financial principles and product cost structure analysis
Bachelor degree in Business Management, Engineering or other technical field
Ability to lead direct reports and influence others outside of the position's direct span of control
Preferred
MBA or other Master's Degree
Familiarity with warranty processes and labor time standards
Proven track record of hitting or exceeding sales targets for parts and service
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short Term Disability Insurance
Basic Life Insurance
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
401(k)
Competitive Wage
Network of support
Career advancement opportunities
Company
MTM Trailer Manufacturing
MTM Trailer Manufacturing is one of the fastest growing middle-market heavy equipment manufacturers in America, a family-owned company small enough to ensure customers and employees are valued, while large enough to operate a 240,000 sq ft plant and deliver the highest quality semi dump trailers in the market.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
MJ Leman
Chief Executive Officer
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