Moses Lake Industries · 2 days ago
JR. COMMODITY MANAGER
MOSES LAKE, WA 98837
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$85K/yr - $116K/yrMoses Lake Industries, Inc. is a rapidly growing producer of ultra-pure chemical products for the semiconductor and flat-panel screen industries. The JR. Commodity Manager will develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and oversee quality and cost-saving initiatives in a dynamic environment.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Development & Deployment: New sourcing strategies to improve quality, total cost, availability and drive competition. Identify new suppliers, create simplicity through supplier rationalization / optimization (Grow, Limit, Maintain, Phase Out), develop emerging market strategies, develops full lifecycle sourcing strategies (Pathfinding, NPD, R&D, HVM, Production, EOL). Link to Production, Commercial & Engineering while supporting transitions (test, ramp, EOL). Sustain business continuity plans (BCP), performs project management of strategic initiatives
Savings Initiatives: Cost savings & roadmaps, inventory reduction. Design for Engineering (DFE) to drive lowest total cost, utilizing creativity and best practices. Negotiates contracts, identifies sourcing opportunities, keeps abreast of industry trends, understands material market movements and effects on commodities, P&L leader of commodity owned. Delivers save (PPV) and cost avoidance to set goals
Quality: Supplier deep dive & due diligence (D&B, Z-score, etc.), supplier qualifications, change horizon, quality improvement plans, continuous improvement roadmap, audits, process maps / flows, SOP’s/WI, root cause analysis, 8D, CAPA, postmortems, scenario planning, risk assessments, business continuity planning (BCP)
Supplier Relationship Management: Set strategic and operational direction for supplier, acts as escalation point, lead business reviews & executive business reviews, proliferates organizational initiatives/systems, supplier scorecards, generate non-binding forecasts. Project management & performance against schedule (PAS). Category / Commodity plans & reviews, maintain & analyze key commodity data, metrics and indicators (CSI/KPI)
Supplier Contract Management: Supplier survey, selection, debrief & award, including RFI, RFP, RFQ, NDA, contracting, negotiation. Negotiate with suppliers to support save, contract penetration and other deliverables for contracts. Lead Stakeholder reviews and approvals for supplier contracts, monitors, assesses & re-bids/re-negotiates. Monitors supplier and company/facility contract compliance and performance
Qualification
Required
Supply Chain degree preferred, minimum four-year business degree
Commodity/Category Manager or related work experience preferably in chemical supply chain in R&D and high-volume-manufacturing (HVM) environments
Semi-conductor or high-tech experience, preferred chemical background & experience
Analytical skills, planning, and problem-solving skills
Previous experience with business acumen in global chemical supply chains
Critical thinking, scenario planning, & risk mitigation techniques and systems
Ability to work effectively with high tolerance of ambiguity
Customer service, ability to work through others, teamwork
Ability to influence, cross-organizationally & upward
Self-starter with initiative and assertive, sets and meets goals
Effective time manager that can balance competing priorities
Ability to prioritize and plan operational workload, balance competing priorities
Detail oriented, influential, working through others, negotiation, teamwork and strong customer orientation (internal/external)
Resourceful & results oriented
High organization & managing competing priorities
Strategic thinker, scenario planner and risk mitigation
Written and verbal communications, including presentation skills, in English
Advanced working knowledge of computers and MS Office Suite
Ability to travel (All US States & International), up to 75%
Demonstrated ability to: Regular and punctual attendance is expected in order to accomplish the critical mission of the department and Maintain physical condition and health to be able to timely perform assigned job duties Work to continuously improve productivity, cost savings, safety and morale to gain positive results in all areas Follow written and verbal instructions in English Manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously in order to meet established deadlines Work effectively independently and as part of a dynamic/collaborative team Perform tasks with attention to detail and accuracy
Preferred
Prefer certification as an APICS' “Certified in Production and Inventory Management” (CPIM), “Certified Supply Chain Professional” (CSCP) and/or Institute of Supply Management (ISM) Certified Professional Supply Management (CPSM)
Prefer LEAN, Six Sigma Yellowbelt or Greenbelt
Prefer Lead Audit certified, preferably ISO9001:2015 or supplier audit experience
Benefits
Compensation
Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits
Generous PTO: Your off time is important.
Medical/Dental/Vision: Majority of premiums paid by MLI. Includes virtual medical and mental health options.
Additional Health Coverage: FSA and HSA available. Voluntary insurance options include life and AD&D, accident, hospitalization, and critical illness.
Earn More: We offer a generous discretionary bonus program in addition to salary/wage.
401(k) Savings Plan: Jump start your retirement with MLI’s employer matching contributions.
Company-Paid Benefits: Long-Term Disability Insurance, EAP, Fitness Club Membership Program, & Education Assistance Program. Relocation Assistance available.
Additional Benefits: We provide position-based clothing, travel expenses, training and additional materials needed on a case-by-case basis.
Company
Moses Lake Industries
Moses Lake Industries is a semiconductor company providing copper plating electrolytes and additives.
Founded in 1984
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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