Universal Stainless & Alloy Products Inc · 1 day ago
Director of Supply Chain
Bridgeville, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$140K/yr - $180K/yr
15+ years expUniversal Stainless & Alloy Products Inc is seeking a Director of Supply Chain to lead the strategic direction and operational performance of the Production Planning and Procurement functions. The role involves overseeing supply continuity, optimizing inventory, and managing supplier relationships to align with organizational goals.
Industrial ManufacturingManufacturingPrecious Metals
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop high performing teams in production planning and procurement
Set clear goals and KPIs, provide ongoing coaching, and build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Strengthen cross-functional communication between Supply Chain, Operations, Technology, Sales, & Finance
Continue to develop the teams for succession planning and growth
Lead the S&OP process ensuring clear visibility of constraints, upcoming risks, and alignment between Operations & Sales Departments
Direct planning teams to optimize lead time, eliminate bottlenecks and minimize WIP through implementing fundamental Theory of Constraint methodology
Provide clear reporting, performance visibility, and direction to key personnel by leveraging various KPIs like attainment charts, dashboards, etc
Support the EVP and the Financial teams on forecasting future months performance
Oversee the company wide procurement for Raw materials, consumables, services, Capex, freight, and utilities
Implement Strategic sourcing practices that can help directly to bottom line through price reductions, value creation, terms improvement etc
Build and maintain strategic partnerships with suppliers for our largest and most critical spend items
Drive optimized inventory levels across all operations for WIP, Raw Materials, & Operating supplies to minimize working capital investment while not impacting operations
Partner with the financial teams to push for the best payment terms possible to extend our DPO
Partner with Technology and Sales to help move slow moving inventory in WIP and raw materials
Lead continuous improvement efforts in planning & procurement that directly relate to improved working capital or EBITDA
Streamline business processes of the teams activities to free up team bandwidth and reduce errors
Assure all processes are fully documented and tribal knowledge is eliminated
Champion the adoption of any other duties as may be required on an as-requested basis by the Executive Vice President
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or related field
15+ years of manufacturing experience, with Supply Chain and metals environment preferred
Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence at all levels
Proven leadership and people management skills
Expert negotiation and strategic sourcing skills
Strong command of S&OP, Production Planning, and Theory of Constraint methodology
Company
Universal Stainless & Alloy Products Inc
Universal Stainless, headquartered in Bridgeville, PA, produces semi-finished and finished specialty steel long products and plate including nickel alloy, stainless steel, tool steel and aircraft quality low alloy steels.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2024-10-17Acquired
1994-12-16IPO
Leadership Team
Christopher Zimmer
President and Chief Executive Officer
Dennis Oates
Chairman of the Board
Recent News
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