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You will lead the warehousing and receiving teams, direct purchasing and supply chain planning through a team of buyers and analysts, and work in conjunction with the inventory manager supporting their department's inventory metrics. Success in this role means reducing stock-outs, executing a leaner inventory strategy, and ensuring production has what it needs to run: you will support production needs and activities, support productivity initiatives to increase production throughput, and strengthen the MRP program through better inputs and set-up initiatives. If you enjoy developing teams, building strong supplier relationships, and driving measurable improvements in cost and performance, this role offers broad scope and direct impact on the business.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nLead the warehousing and receiving departments, including daily operations, staffing, and the management of all personnel in those departments; assist the inventory department.\nLead purchasing buyers and supply chain analysts; set priorities, review work, ensure purchasing and analytical outputs support business needs, and hit measurable KPIs.\nOversee receiving and warehousing processes; manage return of non-conforming products, ensuring credit and replacements are processed; pull Sales Orders for backordered parts when received.\nSupport the inventory department in tracking inventory on hand and managing replenishment to avoid stock-outs; support inventory metrics and target inventory turns.\nDevelop and implement reorder point programs and manage execution of the MRP program; improve the MRP program through better inputs and set-up initiatives.\nOversee demand plans based on historical usage and projected growth; forecast supply for A items, B items, and C items & differences that result to maintain adequate inventory health along with proper placement in the warehouse.\nSupport company productivity initiatives and margin improvement goals; support product cost and drive year-over-year cost reductions through cost-down initiatives (e.g., e-sourcing, quoting activities).\nImplement routine ERP Item Master maintenance to ensure part-number accuracy; lead times, supplier contracts, PO’s & SS inputs. \nAnalyze market and delivery conditions to determine material availability; prepare market analysis reports and review PO claims/contracts for policy compliance.\nNegotiate material costs; manage disposal of surplus materials.\nPrepare instructions regarding purchasing systems and procedures; oversee issuance of purchase orders and change notices.\nIdentify sources for newly developed products and new service parts; analyze suppliers and make decisions about supplier selection.\nEstablish strategic relationships with key suppliers aligned to company needs; assess supplier capability and maintain Supplier Report Cards to ensure quality, quantity, and on-time delivery (OTD).\nMonitor and report cost fluctuations; identify and establish department KPIs (sourcing, inventory, stock-outs) and report quarterly to senior management.\nComply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams.\nProtect Chamberlain Group's reputation by keeping information confidential.\nMaintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.\nContribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating in projects as needed.\nSupervision Exercised\nSupervise warehousing and receiving personnel, purchasing buyers, and supply chain analysts.\nMotivate and lead a high-performance team by attracting, developing, engaging, and retaining team members\nDrive the performance management and compensation processes by communicating job expectations, monitoring and evaluating performance, providing feedback, and facilitating employee development per the company’s policies\nMaintain transparent communication by appropriately communicating organizational information to the team through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, appropriate email, IM, and regular interpersonal communications\nLead and motivate individuals and teams to create a workplace culture that is consistent with the CG mission, vision, and values.\nMinimum Qualifications\nEducation/Certifications:\nBachelor's degree in supply chain or operations management, or related field, or equivalent experience\nExperience:\n7+ years of experience in purchasing, planning, warehousing, or inventory management\n2 years of supervisory experience\nAdvanced experience with commodities relevant to Chamberlain Group product lines\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:\nKnowledge of warehouse, receiving, and inventory control practices\nAdvanced knowledge of ERP systems\nAdvanced knowledge of MRP\nAdvanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel)\nStrong project management skills\nAbility to analyze, synthesize, and meaningfully communicate supply chain-related information and data on a regular basis\nMust demonstrate initiative and have the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously with minimal supervision\nOther:\nAble to travel up to 10% domestically\nPreferred Qualifications\nEducation/Certifications:\nMaster's degree in supply chain or operations management\nASCM or CSCP certification\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:\nProven advanced knowledge of MRP; SAP experience is preferred\nChamberlain Group wants allofits employees to succeed and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply. 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