Supply Chain Manager

Job Description

Supply Chain Manager

Milwaukee, WI

Who We Are

Brady Corporation is an international manufacturer and marketer of complete solutions that identify and protect people, products and places. Brady's products help customers increase safety, security, productivity and performance and include high-performance labels, signs, safety devices, printing systems and software. We are uniquely positioned for exponential growth, and we need a motivated designer to help us get there. Learn more at www.bradycorp.com.

What We Need

The Supply Chain Manager (SCM) owns material flow for Brady Florist Ave operations including sourcing, procurement, production planning, and movement of material from incoming, through production to shipping. The SCM will be responsible for inventory (including excess / obsolete), supplier management, and cycle count processes. Local site buying and master data report into this role. This role routinely interacts with logistics, strategic sourcing and category managers

This position will perform as a manager of people to coordinate the activities described above. The successful candidate will be able to define and set clear Planning and Inventory Control Strategies and direct the work of key sourcing, procurement and planning personnel in support of the business objectives while also influencing the work of those personnel who do not directly report to him/her.

What You'll Do

• Responsible for the entire P IC (Planning and Inventory Control) process, from raw material to shipment of product
• Responsible for shipping and receiving processes
• Responsible for SAP planning data and master data
• Support strategic sourcing in supplier selection and contract negotiations.
• Managing raw, WIP (work-in-process) and finished goods accurate inventory levels, while maintaining high service levels and margin achievement.
• Responsible for cycle counts and excess/obsolete inventory
• Responsible for planning strategies and parameters, including supplier strategies such as consignment
• Work cross functionally with Product Managers and Engineers on the NPI (new product introduction) process, material changes and supply interruptions.
• Establish and adhere to production operations processes
• Supervise, provide direction, set expectations, ensure accountability, reward, acknowledge and develop direct reports.
• Interface with finance, strategic sourcing, logistics, engineering, marketing and leadership related to P IC

What You'll Need

• Bachelor degree with a technical or related business focus from an accredited university
• Minimum 5 years of increasing experience in and around Manufacturing for large, multinational customers with that experience focused in Operations, Sourcing, and Planning.
• Strong business sense
• Experience with supplier management
• Basic understanding and working knowledge of international Logistics and Transportation issues
• Strong leadership skills and manager of people experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• SAP / ERP knowledge
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• APICS certification and/or a working knowledge of P IC

Who You'll Report To

Plant Manager

What You'll Get

• Competitive Salary with benefits to help you build a life you love
• Flexible work environment
• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
• 401k, retirement savings
• Paid time off, company holidays + floating holidays, access to discounts and perks
• Access to a variety of corporate discounts, memberships and perks
• Develop personally and professionally within a team and company that prioritizes people

More About Brady

Founded in 1914, the Company has a diverse customer base in electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing, electrical, construction, medical, aerospace and a variety of other industries. Brady is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and as of July 31, 2020, employed approximately 5,400 people in its worldwide business. Brady's fiscal 2020 sales were approximately $1.08 billion. Brady stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BRC. More information is available on the Internet at www.bradycorp.com.

Business Overview

[The Identification Solutions (IDS) business is a global leader in safety, identification and compliance solutions for industries ranging from electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing, electrical, construction, medical, aerospace and more. The IDS business provides innovative, high performance products and solutions like industrial printers, labels and signs for safety and facility, wire and product ID. Brands include the flagship Brady brand, Electromark and SPC]

Brady is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Applicants can learn more about the company's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf