Procurement & Supply Chain Manager

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdingswhich is backed by Berkshire Hathawayyoull be doing things that matter leading at every level and winning a better way. Were committed to making a positive impact on the world providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities and fostering a culture where everyones empowered to be their best.

AP Emissions Technologies provides aftermarket emissions and exhaust solutions for all vehicle classes. With nearly a century of innovation and integrated manufacturing AP delivers OEM-quality performance regulatory compliance and broad product coverage worldwide.

As the Procurement & Supply Chain Manager youll lead procurement material planning inventory control warehousing and logistics for AP Emissions Technologies new Apex NC facility. Reporting to the Plant General Manager youll play a critical role in ensuring the right materials are available at the right time to support the facility launch and ongoing production.

Youll balance supplier performance inventory cost quality and delivery while leading a small team of hourly supply chain employees. This role will work closely with site leadership production engineering quality finance and corporate procurement to build reliable supply chain processes and keep the operation moving.

• Lead site purchasing activities for direct and indirect materials packaging operating supplies and services in line with approved budgets corporate agreements and delegated authority.

• Manage purchase orders pricing lead times supplier selection competitive bids delivery commitments corrective actions and supply-risk escalation.

• Partner with corporate procurement and cross-functional teams to address supplier performance and supply risks.

• Translate production schedules forecasts bills of material inventory policies and engineering changes into material requirements and replenishment plans.

• Maintain material availability for ceramic substrates washcoat materials precious-metal-related inputs purchased components packaging and production supplies while minimizing shortages and excess inventory.

• Monitor MRP open orders demand changes and constraints and develop recovery plans when issues arise.

• Support new product introductions through coordinated sourcing lead-time planning and supplier readiness.

• Oversee receiving storage material movement point-of-use replenishment inventory accuracy cycle counting finished-goods staging and outbound shipments.

• Manage inventory and logistics performance through safety-stock reviews cycle counting obsolete-inventory controls carrier coordination expedite decisions and accurate shipping documentation.

• Supervise schedule train coach and evaluate a small team of hourly employees supporting receiving warehousing material handling inventory and shipping.

• Set priorities reinforce safe work practices and standard processes and address performance concerns.

• Coordinate cross-functional resolution of material shortages discrepancies supplier issues and delivery risks.

• Maintain accurate item supplier purchasing planning lead-time and inventory data in ERP and MRP systems.

• Track and report KPIs including material availability supplier on-time delivery purchase-price variance inventory accuracy inventory turns premium freight past-due orders and schedule disruptions.

• Support ISO 9001 and applicable automotive quality-system requirements related to approved suppliers purchasing controls traceability records nonconforming material and audit readiness.

• Identify and improve processes that reduce shortages excess inventory expedites and freight costs.

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Operations Logistics Engineering or a related discipline preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.

• 5 years of manufacturing supply chain experience spanning procurement planning inventory warehousing and ERP/MRP systems preferred.

• 2 years of experience in a lead or supervisory capacity preferred.

• Start-up or complex manufacturing experience is a plus.

• Relevant supply chain or procurement certifications are a plus.

• Strong understanding of MRP and ERP processes bills of material purchase-order management lead times safety stock cycle counting and inventory accuracy.

• Working knowledge of supplier management purchasing controls logistics and manufacturing material flows.

• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and automotive quality-system requirements is preferred.

• Ability to set priorities train and develop hourly employees reinforce accountability and build positive working relationships.

• Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

• Ability to manage competing priorities supplier disruptions and ambiguity in a start-up manufacturing environment.

• Play a key role in launching the supply chain operation for a brand-new manufacturing facility.

• Build and improve procurement planning inventory warehouse and logistics processes that will support the facilitys long-term success.

• Have direct visibility and impact on material availability production performance cost and customer delivery.

• Work closely with plant leadership corporate procurement and cross-functional teams in a growing advanced manufacturing environment.

• Gain broad exposure to the launch and scale-up of a complex manufacturing operation.

• Join a collaborative team where supply chain has a direct impact on plant performance.

• Work in an environment focused on safety quality continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process please email your request to and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.