Scope of Role

• Manages the Los Angeles Purchasing function.
• Provides an effective and efficient value added service to Los Angeles for purchased materials and services.
• Identify, develop and implement opportunities for cost savings.
• Controls approximately $20 million of expenditure.

Key Responsibilities

• Align procurement processes and policies with business processes.
• Implement purchasing best practices for all materials and services.
• Provide expert advice on Purchasing Management.
• Analyze and track relevant commodity markets and to provide recommendations to the L.A. Management Team to ensure they are aware of the potential impact on the business.
• Determine anticipated requirements and ensure supplier capabilities are available.
• Participate in negotiations/implementation with higher value orders/critical contracts.
• Design supplier evaluation and contract award processes.
• Ensure appropriate audit trails are embedded in procurement processes, for internal audit and performance management purposes. 
• Promote the Supply Chain function within the business.
• Integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain a specific level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements and policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or related field plus a minimum of five years experience in Supply Chain.
• Understanding of Supply Chain best practices.
• Commercially astute.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with keen understanding of relevant cost drivers.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills with special emphasis on negotiation skills.
• Proven knowledge of Purchasing Terms and Conditions and SOX requirements.
• Flexible and responsive to change.
• Excellent PC and math skills with a working knowledge of accounting.
• Proven knowledge of local, state, federal and international rules and regulations regarding interstate and international commerce.

Position

This position would tie together the supply chain functions as follows to increase customer on-time-delivery while reducing inventory requirements, increasing material velocity, and reducing costs:
- Demand forecasting and management, Sales and Operational Planning process
- Materials management
- MRP
- MPS
- Capacity planning
- Logistics
- Warehouse Management
- Procurement, including supplier management and training
- Supply chain planning and coordination
-Global Sourcing
· Develop and implement systems to support key supply chain initiatives to improve business efficiencies and reduce the total cost of supply chain management.
· Manage implementation teams in delivering technology-driven business solutions as well as corporate synergistic contracts.
· Support each site's and supplier's automation needs to improve flexibility, efficiencies, and responsiveness.
· Coordinate activities with Corporate, Group, Division and site mgt.
· Be directly responsible for initiative deployment and successful execution of the following across all sites:
· Inventory Reduction
· Lean training to sites and suppliers in conjunction with Supplier Quality Mgt and Operations Excellence Mgt
· Supplier on-time-delivery
· Supplier managed scheduling and inventory control
· Elimination of process variability enterprise-wide
· Increasing material velocity.
· Purchase price reductions through cross-site long term agreements.

Job Qualifications

 Thorough knowledge of materials, lean manufacturing, source of supply, purchasing policies and procedures, supplier capabilities, performance and improvement, and information systems.
· Excellent communication skills at all levels of an organization. Ability to interface at all levels is key. Major support activities with Corporate, Customer Response, Marketing, Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing.
· Desire to work in a collaborative environment.
· Bias for action/ability to get results.
· Change management skills.
· Ability to quickly analyze, identify and implement opportunities and corporate initiatives for improvement that have measurable dollar impact each year.
· Work with process improvement teams to share best practices and coordinate cross-site, multi-functional objectives.
· Ability to accomplish strategic priority setting for the Supply Chain initiatives

Specific Skills and experience include the following:
· Supply chain operations systems experience in large manufacturing organizations
· Experience with implementing world-class fulfillment, inventory management, forecasting, inventory replenishment, production scheduling, strategic sourcing and optimization solutions
· Recommend interim solutions to legacy systems for critical business processes that require immediate correction before the ultimate solution is implemented
· Knowledge of institutional problem solving tools/processes such as cycle time reduction and process improvement tools, as well as:
-Must have Global Sourcing
- Six Sigma DMAIC methodology
- Kaizen
-DOE
- Pareto Charts
- Statistical process control
- Process mapping
- Tree diagrams
- Root cause analysis
- Analytical software programs
· Proficient in the development and tracking of internal metrics
· Knowledge of database and application software concepts and structures, as well as ERP implementation
· Develop Value Stream Maps and Business Case Analyses
· Team building skills. Ability to positively influence others. Creative thinker.
· Strong planning/project management skills.
· Strong PC application skills. Including complement of Microsoft Office Software, with strong capabilities in Project and Access.
Minimum education is BA/BS in business, economics, mechanical or industrial engineering. Masters preferred.
Minimum experience 10 years in Aerospace or medical equipment environment, purchasing, materials management and supply chain management positions. Must have experience in metal fabrication.
Known capabilities to execute successfully is most important characteristic.
Best if has CPIM, CIRM, and/or C.P.M. 

Contact info:

All interested applicants please contact Gordy Hunt at 419 482 4848 ext 127 or by email at ghunt@staffingmaster.com

The J. Paul Getty Trust, an international cultural and philanthropic organization dedicated to the visual arts, has the following employment opportunity available:

Senior Procurement and Contract Services Professional, The J. Paul Getty Trust

The J. Paul Getty Trust is seeking a Senior Procurement and Contract Services Professional, responsible for complex procurement projects in support of operational requirements for the organization. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating contracts and amendments covering professional services, maintenance and license agreements, design, engineering, and construction. Candidate should have a demonstrated knowledge of procurement processes and methodologies with an ability to apply knowledge to senior-level responsibilities; effectively communicate with all levels of management; establish and consistently maintain positive and constructive relationships; mentor intermediate-level colleagues; possess strong organizational, planning and analytical skills. Candidate must also possess strong Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Bid (RFB) experience, including developing statements of work, establishing evaluation criteria, chairing bid/proposal evaluation team meetings, negotiating with vendors, and recommending awards to senior management. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 5-8 years of experience in senior-level management work on complex projects and services. Familiarity with PeopleSoft ERP would be a plus.

We offer a first-class work environment and excellent benefits on your first day of employment including:

• Full Medical (choice of 3 health plans and dependent coverage available)
• Full Dental and Vision
• 4 weeks paid vacation
• 3 weeks paid sick leave
• 403b employee investment plan with matching (up to 4%, vested)
• Retirement plan fully sponsored by Getty (vested)
• Free Fitness Center on-site
• Life Insurance
• Direct deposit, rideshare program, EAP and more
• Alternate work week with every other Friday off

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume along with salary history to the following:
Email: jobs@getty.edu indicating “Sr. Contract Administrator” in the subject line
Mail to:
The J. Paul Getty Trust
Attn: Human Resources/Sr. Contract Administrator
1200 Getty Center Drive, Suite 400
Los Angeles, CA 90049-1681

Fax: 310.440.7720 indicating “Sr. Contract Administrator” in the subject line

Please visit our website at: www.getty.edu
EOE

Invest in your career. Invest in your future.

At Union Bank of California, our people are our greatest asset. We are one of the largest banks in California with a longstanding reputation for professional training and career development. In addition to investing in our employees, Union Bank has established a generous community reinvestment program that works to uplift communities and watch them grow. We invest in a diverse workforce as our employees come from many different backgrounds, bringing with them different experiences and perspectives.

Become part of a team where community, diversity, and exceptional service are part of everyone’s job. Invest in you!

Job Summary:

• Lead business units, subject matter experts and senior/executive management through complex high risk vendor contract negotiations from Request for Proposal (RFP) through signing.
• Analyze and leverage business unit project requirements, issues and implementation schedules to minimize contractual, business and regulatory risk and maximize reward to bank.
• Provide contractual, business and regulatory advice relating to contract terms and conditions.
• Communicate contractual and business risks to senior/executive management for approval.
• Develop a negotiation strategy suitable for each vendor and lead each negotiation to successful completion.

Major Responsibilities:

• Analyze and leverage business unit project requirements, issues and implementation schedules to negotiate vendor contracts to signing while minimizing contractual, business and regulatory risk and maximizing reward to bank.
• Lead business units, subject matter experts and management through the process of identifying and resolving complex contractual, business and regulatory issues from RFP through signing. Communicate complex contractual and business risks to senior/executive management for approval.
• Develop a negotiation strategy suitable for each vendor and lead each negotiation to successful completion. Common goals of each negotiation will include 1) procuring the appropriate products and/or services, 2) mitigating business unit and bank wide risk by negotiating satisfactory terms and conditions 3) developing vendor performance management metrics  4) reducing overall business costs, and 5) act as subject matter expert for all contractual aspects of vendor due diligence.
• Analyze business unit requirements and create competitive RFPs. Develop proposal evaluation schemes and then lead team to clarify and evaluate responses for inclusion in the vendor contract.
• Provide subject matter expertise to business managers to ensure contract language is in compliance with the bank’s Risk Vision and Vendor Management directives, and all applicable laws, regulations and regulatory guidance, including bulletins and other publications of the Bank’s regulators. Communicate complex contractual regulatory risks to senior/executive management for approval.
• Manage renewals and amendments to existing vendor agreements. Act as subject matter expert for all contractual aspects of ongoing vendor performance monitoring.
• This position will have significant latitude and independence to develop negotiation strategies and lead contract negotiations from creation of the RFP to signing of the vendor contract.
   

The Person:

• Minimum 5 years of applicable professional experience and a demonstrated track record in successfully developing, negotiating, and managing multimillion dollar technology licensing and hardware agreements.
• Additional experience in contracting for professional services such as advertising services, consulting, HR services, item processing, purchased research, and financial services.
• Strong project management skills, which will be used to lead initiatives related to the bank's Risk Vision and Vendor Management activities.
• Strong PC skills, competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, Project and able to learn and successfully
  utilize specialized software applications.
• J.D. from an ABA approved law school preferred or commensurate work experience.

For more information, please contact:

Harlan Chiu
Corporate Recruiter
(415) 765-3006
harlan.chiu@uboc.com
www.uboc.com

Duties:
Lead and facilitate the sourcing process including: Identify and analyze part families, resource complex parts. Develop market baskets, supplier selection, bid, negotiate, and develop new sources. Supplier development includes first article management, part qualification, flight safety, and strategic sourcing based upon best value, delivery performance, and quality requirements.
Conduct research, supplier evaluations, and price/capability testing to garner market intelligence for the use in value added solicitation or negotiation processes.
Support business objectives through the assessment and identification of part family categorization and cost savings opportunities.
Participate in the negotiations of supplier agreements and contracts as/when required. 
Establish and lead supplier management best-practices given business owners and key stakeholders supplier engagement needs/requirements.
Develop and maintain appropriate metrics such as reductions in total cost of ownership.
Leverage UTC and Sikorsky buying power to leverage supplier partnerships and savings.

Education:
BA/BS degree w/10+ years experience
MA/MS degree w/7+ years experience
PhD degree w/4+ years experience

Experience/Qualifications:
Minimum of 6-10 years of supply chain management or related aerospace procurement experience.  Must have sound understanding of aerospace supplier management, strategic sourcing, and business development practices and procedures.
Must be a self-driven, results oriented, and have a high multi-task proficiency. 
Ability to work effectively and cross-functionally with all levels of management with minimal supervision.
Sound negotiation techniques and strategy development
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral/written communication skills
Solid strategic thinking, data manipulation, and financial analytical skills
Effective in managing conflict and working collaboratively in teams
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Power Point, Word, Excel, and Access and SAP
Project management aptitude
Strong business acumen across multiple industries
Presentation and communication skills a must.
Engineering drawing and specification interpretation required
Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing processes a plus

Invest in your career. Invest in your future.

At Union Bank of California, our people are our greatest asset. We are one of the largest banks in California with a longstanding reputation for professional training and career development. In addition to investing in our employees, Union Bank has established a generous community reinvestment program that works to uplift communities and watch them grow. We invest in a diverse workforce as our employees come from many different backgrounds, bringing with them different experiences and perspectives.

Become part of a team where community, diversity, and exceptional service are part of everyone’s job. Invest in you!

The Position

Reporting to the Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, the SVP of Vendor Management will be responsible for creating an infrastructure to support the following; contracts, procurement, purchasing, travel, creative services as well as the overall vendor risk management.  He/she will work closely with senior leadership to execute the vendor management procedures and processes across business lines. This individual will need to build and develop the necessary talent to execute on the current strategy and the future vision for expanded outsourcing of core banking functions.

Specific Responsibilities

• Develop superior procurement management strategies and practices to effectively deliver maximum value from vendors.
• Analyze vendor risk and work with Business Unit Executives to mitigate risks associated with outside vendors.
• Formulate a strategic plan that will capture total procurement value to gain a competitive edge.
• Monitor implementation of the vendor management strategy, working across functions and business lines to develop collaboration and buy-in.
• Develop a supplier management process that measures vendors across key performance metrics and consolidates commodities for cost management.
• Develop company wide use of best practices through the integration of technology, services, value, quality and cost of procurement services.
• Obtain credibility with the organization by demonstrating that he/she is a corporate expert in vendor management, contracts, procurement and purchasing.
• Establish the necessary processes for creating change that focuses on continuous, sustainable improvement.
• Attract, develop and retain talent base of employees to support the growing demand of the function.

The Person

The successful candidate will be a leader who has developed his/her skills within an organization that is known for best practices in a regulated business environment.  He/she should have a minimum of 15 years of business experience and significant experience leading one of more of the following functions; supply chain, vendor management, contracts or procurement.  This individual will understand the critical importance of risk and compliance in a highly regulated environment. 

He/she will also possess the following competencies and interpersonal characteristics:

• Results oriented, has delivered on strategic visions, and can be nimble with change.
• Outstanding leadership and team-building skills.  He/she should thrive in a collaborative environment, and be able to drive teams to maximize performance.
• Solid analytical skills, with the ability to define, understand and prioritize the most critical issues.
• Strategic thinking, which will enable him/her to effectively lead the development and implementation of a strategy for Union Bank of California.
• Strong negotiating skills.
• Ability to develop actionable recommendations and implementation plans.
• World-class cross functional leadership skills; viewed as credible by business unit and functional leaders.
• Able to get buy-in and commitment from both internal and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional skills in communication, leadership, consulting/coaching, problem solving and strong business acumen.
• High ethical standards, demonstrated by the individuals’ approach to business and the ability to set the tone for the entire organization.

 Union Bank of California offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401K plan. Pre-employment background screening is required for all positions. Union Bank of California is an equal opportunity employer. 

For more information, please contact:

Harlan Chiu
Corporate Recruiter
Union Bank of California
415-765-3006
harlan.chiu@uboc.com

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Subcontracts Administrator in our Van Nuys, CA facility.

Job Description:

• Solicits bids from subcontractors in accordance with established purchasing practices and/or procedures.
• Reviews bids and selects the most appropriate subcontractor through analysis of subcontractors' capabilities, technical, price, and delivery.
• Negotiates major subcontracts, purchase orders, letter subcontracts, service subcontracts, and other agreements, in support of prime contract requirements, and internal cost targets.
• Assures subcontractor's conformance to delivery and cost schedules through subcontract management surveillance and diligent analysis of progress and financial reports.
• Administers subcontracts to obtain the maximum legal protection for ITT.
• Prepares requests for proposals, above the part level, on items that are to be designed or manufactured by a subcontractor.
• Analyzes prime contracts, work statements, engineering drawings, specifications and other pertinent documents to insure formal quotations by prospective subcontractors comply with prime contract requirements.
• Surveys subcontractors' facilities to assess their manufacturing and engineering capability, quality control, and financial status.
• Evaluates the subcontractor's ability to design and manufacture standard and non-standard items according to Company specifications and requirements.
• Participate in make versus buy decisions.
  

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or equivalent applicable experience. Minimum of eight years progressively more responsible experience in subcontract management. **Aerospace and Defense Industry background highly desired.**

Knowledge

Knowledge of government contract regulations, procurement policies and procedures, and manufacturing processes. Must possess a working knowledge of an automated purchasing system.

Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to interpret prime contract requirements and develop flow down requirements. Ability to apply tools of Lean to recommend process changes and develop root cause/corrective actions. Execute cost and/or price analysis of supplier proposals. Conduct focus meetings with all program/production teams. Represent the company in visitations to supplier facilities.
Contacts
Internal contacts with all levels of Company management and external contact with all levels of supplier management.

Supervision
Work performed in accordance with administrative and technical guidelines. Exercises independent action as required.
To apply for this position, please apply DIRECTLY through our website at:
http://www.gilfillan.itt.com/careers.asp 
If you have any questions regarding this posting, please email Sylvia.Barsegian@itt.com

ITT offers a competitive benefits and salary package. Please apply today for this exciting opportunity!

Summary
Responsible for the implementation of the newly developed supply chain procedures and processes and continued compliance with those procedures and policies. Manages the day-to-day activities of store room personnel and buyers with reporting responsibilities for them.  Acts as the key liaison between the plant supply chain organization and plant Team Leaders involved in procurement activities.  Proactively involved with continuous inventory management. Assists in the ongoing process improvement projects at the plants to increase procurement efficiency and improve workflow.

Major Responsibilities

• Overall supply chain procedures and processes at the plant level
• Facilitate the implementation of “Best Practices” at the plant level and be responsible for ongoing compliance at the plant
• Identify, recommend, and implement continuous process improvement opportunities
• Work collaboratively with the other Southland Supply Chain Team Leaders in establishing the Group supply chain procedures and processes
• Establish, coordinate, and lead training sessions on new supply chain procedures, processes, system functionality and ongoing requirements
• Establish plant procurement process efficiency goals and metrics
• Generate vendor compliance reports
• Manage plant supply chain activities and performance
• Act as a subject matter expert for the requisition through invoice payment processes ensuring proper execution and issue resolution
• Lead the effort to implement regional contracts at the plant level and enforce plant compliance
• Measure efficiency improvements vs. established goals at the plant level, communicate updates and results to the PM
• Participate in the plant budget, planning and outage activities in order to proactively identify sourcing opportunities
• Monitor and manage the supply base at the plant to ensure supplier fulfillment of contractual obligations, including adherence to KPI’s/SLA’s
• Monitor vendor compliance reports and work within the plant to maximize the use of contracted suppliers
• Ensure current functionality of key systems is fully utilized to automate the requisition to payment process
• Ensure standardized  templates, reference tools and job aids are effectively utilized
• Provide ongoing inventory management oversight
• Interface with central sourcing specialists as well as other plant SC Leaders to identify additional opportunities to implement better procedures

Qualifications (preferred)

• Supports the Corporate Values
• Four year college degree, preferably in Business, Supply Chain Management or Engineering or 5-10 years applicable experience
• Utility industry experience
• Two to four years experience in a plant environment
• Experience communicating at various organizational levels, including strong written and oral skills 
• Experience developing metrics, methods and procedures which drive results across the team and provide linkage to corporate objectives
• Proficiency with the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project)
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting to accomplish goals
• Knowledge of Procure-to-Pay processes, ERP procurement modules, eProcurement catalog tools and catalog management preferable
• Experience working in cross functional teams to accomplish goals   
• Currently eligible to work in the United States

Purchasing Manager

Description:
Reporting to the Vice President and CFO, this individual will be responsible for strategic sourcing, continuous improvement and supplier management of assigned commodities during plant construction and later ongoing operations.

• Manage procurement activities from the development and implementation of the sourcing strategy to the management of agreements and suppliers for a defined category.
• Manage transactional activities related to the purchase and delivery of commodities.
• Implement and maintain procurement strategy, policies and procedures.
• Develop qualified, competitive sources of supply on a continuing basis
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative supplier analysis.
• Develop negotiation strategies and conduct negotiations with suppliers.

Qualifications:
BS/BA Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of heavy industry procurement experience including construction experience.

Location:
San Francisco, California area

Compensation:
Anticipated base salary in the 95-100K range.  Incentive and bonus opportunities are likely to be implemented in the future.

Email/phone contact:   
Jeffrey@latterell.com,  507-263-4841

Reference #: LTS-147

AeroVironment, Inc. (www.avinc.com) designs, produces and supports a portfolio of Unmanned Aircraft Systems and efficient electric energy systems.  Our small UAS are used by military forces to deliver real-time reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition. PosiCharge fast charge systems eliminate battery changing for electric industrial vehicles. 

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• On Time Delivery and Fill Rate of 100%.
• Coordinate Buyer action reports, open work orders, and customer forecasts to ensure subassemblies and component parts are accounted for and shipped in accordance with customer demand.
• Negotiate with Sales and Customer Service Available to Promise dates.
• Conduct supplier coordination and specification clarification with identified suppliers to ensure receipt of quality parts.
• Coordinate with appropriate in house organizations to assure quality parts are delivered to our customers.
• Assume leadership to quickly resolve issues highlighted by cycle counts.
• Based upon cycle counts, visual review of kanbans, and reconciliation of MRP reports adjust inventory as required.

• Generate work orders in support of customer demands and forecasts to eliminate shortages.

• Notify Quality representatives of need for First Article part inspection and follow-up to completion.
• Formulate the Engineering, Operations and Quality team to evaluate new suppliers.
• Conduct database clean up as required.
• Update purchase part standard cost or equal in CINCOM.
• Ensure all production lines are free from line shortages.

• Ensure on hand quantities, material receipts, MRP data, shipping quantities and data integrity is accurate.

• Review open and late purchase order report routinely to preclude shortages.
• Through utilization of kanbans and MRP develop methodologies to eliminate expediting.

• Review MRP and Kanbans daily to ensure adequate inventory is on hand to support production lines.
• Place orders for purchase parts as dictated by MRP and establish kanbans that enable associates to order material.
• Participate in forecasting and inventory management to avoid floor shortages.
• Participate in Configuration Control and Material Review Board meetings to ensure hardware is purchased and disposition.
• Collaborate with accounting to resolve memo's to buyers, credit hold issues, invoice errors, packing slip mistakes and purchase order reconciliation to ensure on hand quantities are accurately depicted in MRP system or Kanbans.
• Evaluate, coordinate and provide leadership in the disposition of Slow Moving Obsolete Inventory.
• Initiate and implement Engineering Change Orders and deviations for assigned product line parts. 
• Achieve a systematic reduction of supplier lead times and graphically display progress monthly.
• Advise operations management on logistical considerations as they influence cycle time, transportation, and product costs.
• In collaboration with product line members establish kanbans and follow-up to ensure efficient operation.
• Establish plans to establish visual kanbans for all product line requirements and track performance to plan.
• Consistently completes assignments on time.
• Assumes responsibility, takes leadership, and follows tasks through to conclusion.
• Demonstrates initiative.
• Expedite importation of finished goods

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND:

• This position requires a minimum of 5-10 years of experience in a manufacturing organization. 
• A college degree or equivalent is required.
• Any APICS training and/or certification are desirable.
• Prior experience with material planning and production control.
• Familiarity with electronics manufacturing is preferred. 
• Additional experience working with new product introductions / engineering projects. 
• Knowledge of computerized MRP systems is critical. 
• Export/Import Knowledge.
• Understand MRP requirements.
• Ability to comprehend purchasing and inventory data in a computerized MRP system.
• Familiarity with commercial electronics building practices and control methods desired.
• Must be able to work in a small, effective materials team.
• Take responsibility for the execution of the production plan and the integrity of work order data.
• Must be able to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Ability to train others in the proper use of work orders and other inventory control methods.
• Understand the concept of capacity planning and the methods used to assess available capacity.
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions, formulate and execute alternative plans when the need arises.
• Ability to work well with others to accomplish tasks in support of the production plan and meet shipping deadlines.

HOW TO APPLY:
Prior to submitting your response, we encourage you to review our company web site, to learn more about us.  Our URL is: http://www.avinc.com. We request that you send us your response via e-mail only.  In your subject line, please note: Sr. Buyer / Planner - #07- 198 and attach your resume in Microsoft Word (.doc) or PDF.  Send to avhr@avinc.com.  

AeroVironment, Inc is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.

As Head of the Americas Logistics Function, the Director of Logistics is responsible for the overall management of the logistics activities in multiple facilities based in the US, import/export which includes markets outside the US, warehouse operation and delivery service to all our customers in the Americas. Reporting to the SVP, Purchasing and Supply Chain/Logistics, he/she is accountable for setting up local logistics functions with smooth operation flow to meet the requirement of on-going development and implementation of the company’s strategic plan by:

• Securing adequate resources from Corporate support centers, different functions or external parties for building a logistic management system /procedure with high efficiency and low stock level
• Acting as key member of the Management Team and leading the logistics team to provide consistent quality and on time delivery for customers and local production plants to support aggressive sales growth
• Providing up-to-date logistics trends and recommendations to the Management Team in order to break through distribution obstacles and provide more direct service to customers
• Recruiting and retaining the right talent to establish a professional team

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

In the long term, the Director of Logistics will lead a cross functional team to set up an optimized distribution network to achieve the company strategic long-term objectives.

In the medium term, he/she should proactively search new market trends, new technology and warehouse capacity to optimize the supply chain flow in multi-plant locations with maximum efficiency and lowest cost to support company vision.

In the near term, he/she should set up the logistics team and improve the logistical operation flow.  He/she will be the key driver to plan and provide the most direct and on-time delivery to customers and will have the following responsibilities as key results areas:

• Prepare, implement and monitor the annual logistics budget to support the Americas mission

• Assess current systems and develop world-class logistics systems such that The Company can deliver product directly to key accounts in the most effective and efficient manner

• Coordinate with different functions such as Sales, Purchasing, and Production Planning to utilize the infrastructure (such as warehouse equipment and SAP) and service (such as broker service and truck service) properly to achieve year over year improvements and operational efficiencies  

• Guide the Logistics team to optimize supply chain flow, internal transfer flow, and space utilization/turn over and stock level.  Focus on customer fulfillment metrics and use  KPIs and other appropriate metrics  as needed to ensure improvements

• Manager vendor and freight negotiations

• Review and analyze the operational data to provide recommendations for future expansion into new distribution channels, new distribution methods and risk elimination within the supply chain

• Partner with HQ logistics function and import/export broker to improve import and export operations in a cost effective way

• Responsible for the SHE ( Safe, health and environment) and security of the warehouse and distribution center sites

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

The position requires a customer-oriented, results driven, self-motivated, and self confident executive with exceptional leadership, communication skills, trustworthiness, high EQ, and ability to manage risks.  He/She must have the appropriate education or professional qualification and must be a team builder/player who has hands on experience to set up a team and operational system immediately.

• Bachelor’s degree coupled with additional industry certifications and/or training with at least 10 years Logistics management experience in CPG or private food label background of a multinational company.  
• Strong leadership and exemplary communication skills with demonstrable track record in training, guiding and leading an organization.  
• Proven ability coordinate and lead a logistics team to detect, analyze, monitor and eliminate problems, critical issues and risks
• Solid knowledge of import and export regulations. At least 5 years of working experience managing relationships with broker, freight forwarder and trucking company
• Solid knowledge and experience in coordinating logistics and shipping directly to large retail or big box chains and distributors
• Excellent freight knowledge and strong experience in handling a large number of orders.  Strong vendor and freight management experience.
• Customer service oriented.
• Solid knowledge of the flow of supply chain & logistic processes - from order, invoices, to cash.
• Proactive mentality with the ability to utilize current, available resources to achieve business goals.
• Strong team building skills in the areas of planning and organization management along with interpersonal communication skills  - Experience in successfully recruiting, training and developing, and managing a cross-cultural team in a multi-facility operation
• Solid knowledge of Logistics Management and ERP systems with experience assessing and improving systems.  Lean processes experience a must.  
• Working knowledge of MS Office
• Must enjoy multi cultural environments and diverse cultures.
• APICS and / or ISM experience

IDEAL PERSONAL PROFILE

• Director of Logistics must be a mission driven individual with solid knowledge and experience in logistics management systems and capacity planning
• Excellent interpersonal skills.  An engaging person with the ability to develop, train, and  coach a talented team with  cross culture backgrounds
• Exceptional analytical skills
• At least  10 years  supply chain management, CPG private food label experience in a multinational company with solid knowledge of related regulations and labor laws

William L. Ross
Director
Stanton Chase, Los Angeles
b.ross@stantonchase.com
(310) 474-1029 x1102

Excellent benefits package

Ideal candidates will possess:

3 - 5 years of complete cycle purchasing experience
Cost management / cost savings in manufacturing
Skills at strategic, operational and tactical sourcing
Bachelors degree minimum, Masters degree preferred
SAP experience, strongly preferred
25% travel required
If you know of anyone that you would recommend for an excellent opportunity such as the one mentioned above, please contact me immediately at (714) 524-0640 Ext. 106.

I am seeking a local experienced Purchasing Manager for the West Los Angeles area for immediate hire.

The requirements are as follows:

Aerospace- Experience would be an ideal fit. PM will manage up to 20 purchasing agents. Responsibilities include hiring, change agent, training of employee development. This position will be responsible for bottom line results : PPV, inventory turns, supplier consolidation/reduction, supplier tracking, lean initiatives and involvement, time management and process flow.

The ideal candidate is someone that knows how to make a positive difference has worked with machined parts.

The company provides an excellent benefits.

Salary range $ 90-120K DOE
Prospective candidates are to submit resume in word format along with a daytime/evening phone number.
All resumes received will be held with the strictest confidence.