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We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Supply Chain Specialist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing and managing our company's supply chain and logistics strategy and operations to maximize efficiency and productivity. This role involves inventory management, materials planning, distribution, and logistics to ensure that our products are delivered to customers in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Inventory Management:
- Develop and implement inventory control procedures.
- Monitor inventory levels and perform regular audits to ensure accuracy.
- Coordinate with the engineering and production teams to maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Analyze inventory data to forecast demand and optimize stock levels.
2. Manufacturing Planning:
- Collaborate with production to develop manufacturing schedules.
- Ensure alignment between production schedules and inventory needs.
- Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to meet deadlines.
- Implement process improvements to enhance manufacturing efficiency.
3. Distribution and Logistics:
- Plan and oversee the distribution and logistics activities.
- Optimize transportation routes and methods to reduce costs and improve delivery times.
- Manage relationships with logistics service providers and negotiate contracts.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements related to transportation and distribution.
4. Data Analysis and Reporting:
- Utilize supply chain software to track performance metrics.
- Generate reports on key supply chain KPIs and present findings to management.
- Use data analytics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
Expected Outcomes:
- Maintain optimal inventory levels, minimizing excess stock and shortages.
- Ensure timely and efficient production and distribution of products.
- Achieve cost savings through improved logistics and inventory management practices.
- Enhance overall supply chain performance and customer satisfaction.
Ideal Candidate Profile
You will enjoy a successful career at Ocean Sonics if you align with our core values and possess the competencies, skills, and experience we are looking for:
Our Values:
1 - We Care We
• Treat people with respect independent of their status or disagreement with us
• Listen well, instead of reacting fast, so we can better understand.
• Seek what is best for Ocean Sonics, rather than best for us or our group.
• Make time to help colleagues.
• Care about our Planet and want to pass it on to future generations in the best possible state.
2 – We’re Honest We
• Are known for candor and directness.
• Are non-political when we disagree with others.
• Share information openly and proactively.
• Only say things about fellow employees we will say to their face.
• Say what we think even if it is controversial.
• Are quick to admit mistakes.
3 – We Do the Right Thing We
• Make wise decisions (people, technical, business, and creative) despite ambiguity.
• Identify root causes and get beyond treating symptoms.
• Think strategically, and can articulate what we are, and are not, trying to do.
• Smartly separate what must be done well now, and what can be improved later.
• Question actions inconsistent with our values
4 – We’re Curious We
• Learn rapidly and eagerly.
• Seek to understand our strategy, market, products, and partners.
• Are broadly knowledgeable about the Ocean, the Environment & our Industry.
• Unbiased when searching for the best ideas.
• Contribute effectively outside of our specialty.
5 – We’re Innovative We
• Challenge prevailing assumptions when warranted and suggest better approaches.
• Create new ideas that prove useful.
• Keep nimble by minimizing complexity and finding time to simplify.
• Discard convention to discover practical solutions to hard problems.
6 – We’re Passionate We
• Inspire others with our thirst for excellence.
• Care intensely about Ocean Sonics’ success
• Celebrate wins.
• Are concise and articulate in speech and writing.
• Are tenacious.
• Accomplish amazing amounts of important work.
• Take smart risks.
• Exhibit bias-to-action and avoid analysis-paralysis.
Competencies, Skills, and Abilities:
- Analytical Thinking: Strong ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.
- Problem Solving: Effective at identifying issues and developing practical solutions.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Organization: Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Attention to Detail: Keen attention to detail to ensure accuracy in inventory and logistics management.
- Leadership: Capable of leading cross-functional teams and projects.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficient in supply chain management software and tools.
Accomplishments:
- Demonstrated success in managing complex supply chain operations.
- Proven track record of reducing costs and improving efficiency in supply chain processes.
- Successful implementation of inventory management and materials planning systems.
- Consistent achievement of performance metrics and KPIs in supply chain roles.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in supply chain management, logistics, or a related role.
- Certification in supply chain management (e.g., APICS, CSCP) is preferred.
- Proficiency in supply chain management software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDA).
- Strong knowledge of logistics, inventory management, and manufacturing processes.
Interview Process
● Qualified candidates will be invited to a 30-minute video or telephone pre-screening.
● Short-listed candidates will interview with the Hiring Manager.
● In certain cases, you will be asked to prepare, in advance, a brief presentation or complete a short technical test.
● Finalists will be invited for a second interview with the Owner(s)
● The process is expected to take 2-4 weeks from pre-screen to offer.
Commitments
Ocean sonics is an equal opportunity employer and employs personnel without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, ethnic origin, ancestry, age, place of origin, physical or mental disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital or family status.
It is our policy to select the best qualified person for each position within our organization on the basis of demonstrated ability, experience, training and potential.
This policy applies to all of our employment and personnel practices, including decisions regarding hiring, transfer, promotion, demotion and dismissal.
Join us and contribute to our mission of delivering top-quality products to our customers efficiently and effectively. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for supply chain excellence, we would love to hear from you.
Please visit us at: https://oceansonics.com/
Thank you for your interest!