Yanfeng · 3 hours ago
Senior Manager Supply Chain
Novi, MI, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expYanfeng is one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, focused on sustainability and innovation. The Senior Manager Supply Chain oversees the acquisition and readiness of materials, ensures efficient supply operations, and manages a team to meet production and shipping schedules.
AutomotiveElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Assume regional responsibility in developing Supply Chain systems, procedures and policies involving purchasing, production and material control. Interface with Quality Department to stay in process for all systems
Responsible for delivering key performance metrics during launch activities including providing onsite support and management for production, material procurement and manufacturing schedules. Monitor reports and hold team accountable for ensuring sufficient materials are available to production and inbound raw materials and outbound shipping schedules are maintained
Develop supplier relationships to ensure a continuing source vendor. Work with Corporate Purchasing as a resource for supplier information and meet locally with supplier representatives
Keep informed on availability and price trends on new materials, products and sources
Devise methods and policies at a Regional Level ensuring most efficient and economical movement of all materials in and out of the plant. Follow Quality procedures to effect change through procedures, work instructions and training
Take necessary actions to eliminate delays to ensure adherence to production and shipping schedules. Create work flow changes as necessary on an on-going basis for prevention plan for timing issues. Communicate all changes to staff members to ensure engagement and comprehension
Directs team on the usage of material to produce the product taking into consideration numerous variables. Holds team accountable for assessing and anticipating material trends and usage based on initial information for new and on-going programs
Develops systems and programs to insure effectiveness of the department within quality guidelines and formats
Participates in annual budget forecast
Responsible for managing the team and providing support for shipment schedules to ensure customer requirements are met using resources/tools available, developing assessments and metrics for on-going performance
Empowers team and helps analyze future customer demand to identify manpower, tooling and equipment needs
Manages team through the physical inventory process. Evaluate and report significant inventory variance, lead team through identifying root cause and corrective action for inventory discrepancies
Track performance of team and suppliers and publish metrics on delivery, quality and cost
Train and mentor Supply Chain employees
Monitor and elevate accidents and injuries; ensure proper protocols are met
Create strategies that increase efficiency and speed
Collaborate with other departments to close operational gaps
Provide onsite support as needed particularly during launch and help the team to optimize warehouse functions
Handle communications and negotiations with suppliers as needed
Qualification
Required
A minimum of a Bachelor's Level Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field is required
10 Minimum Years of Experience in manufacturing, production planning and material management
3-5 Minimum years product launch experience actively working with the supplier and manufacturing team as the equipment is built, tested, and installed
3-5 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry
Preferred
Experience in QAD
Experience in supply chain projects like WMS, RFID, and auto scanning
Company
Yanfeng
Yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier, focusing on interior, exterior, seating, cockpit electronics, and passive safety, and is exploring new business actively.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Peter Foy
Director
Recent News
EIN Presswire
2025-08-07
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