SENIOR MANAGER - CORPORATE SUPPLY CHAIN at Niterra North America Inc

Wixom, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, Analytical Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, MS Office, MRP Systems, Global Materials Planning, Leadership, Forecasting, Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Toyota Production System, KPI Assessment, Training

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Niterra is the new name for the company formerly known as NGK Spark Plugs. Come and discover the diversity of Niterra. Renowned for precision engineering and premium product quality, we supply OE manufacturers and the Aftermarket state-of-the-art technology. But we are much more than that. We are people, motorsports and the ideas of tomorrow. Academic Skills/Knowledge/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics or related field Minimum of 7 years work experience supply chain environment. Minimum of 5 years of supervising/mentoring others and/or managing a team experience Minimum of 3 years work experience in global materials planning Minimum of 2 years work experience in MRP system (SAP preferred) Ability to strategically approach and achieve the corporate objectives and goals Strong analytical skill Strong interpersonal and organizational skills Strong knowledge in MS Office Possesses a strong working knowledge of current best Supply Chain practices. Possess mental faculties consistent with performing at least the minimum essential functions of the job Physical Requirements: Ability to see and hear (correctable) Ability to operate a vehicle. Ability to travel using commercial transportation. Ability to operate a keyboard. Ability to operate PC. Potential Hazards: Normal office hazards Normal hazards associated with travel. Normal hazards related to driving a car. Essential Duties: * Develops strategic and tactical supply chain objectives within assigned areas. * Provides leadership and training to enhance core supply chain knowledge across the team. * Serves as a key participant and liaison in transformational supply chain projects. * Supports the S&OP process through data collection, report generation, and meeting facilitation. * Collaborate with Niterra global partners to advance supply chain goals and objectives. * Support KPI assessment and recommend improvements to Director and Vice President of SCM. * Train and manage plant SCM staff in forecasting, planning, and logistics. * Represent SCM in cross-functional strategy discussions (Sales, Finance, etc.). * Review offsite SCM processes and suggest enhancements. * Contribute to global SCM best practice sharing initiatives. * Participate in annual SCM budget planning. * Evaluate and recommend improvements for SCM assets (warehouses/DCs). * Understand OEM and Aftermarket business operations. * Apply Toyota Production System and lean manufacturing principles. * Travel as needed for SCM KPI benchmarking across regions. Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including IATF, ISO, ISMS, TISAX, QMS, J-Sox, and safety-related policies Why Work for Niterra: * Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical has up to 92% paid coverage with a large contribution to HSA, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance * Financial Security: Short-term and Long-term disability coverage from start date * Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a generous company match of up to 6% with NO vesting period that starts 30 days after your start date * Time Off: Generous leave plans that include paid time off, sick time, and both regular and floating holidays Work-Life Balance: Paid maternity and paternity leave

Responsibilities

The Senior Manager - Corporate Supply Chain develops strategic and tactical supply chain objectives and provides leadership and training to enhance core supply chain knowledge across the team. They also serve as a key participant in transformational supply chain projects and collaborate with global partners to advance supply chain goals.