Sr. Manager Supply Chain and Contracts

Job Description

OFS has one of the longest and most respectable corporate lineages in American business, which goes back to Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone more than a century ago. We have a proven track record of being first in the industry with application-specific fibers, optical connectors, ribbon cables, erbium-doped fibers, Raman fiber lasers, fiber gratings, and more. Our mission is to provide leading optical innovations and solutions by designing, manufacturing, and supplying the best optical fibers, fiber, cable, and components and devices for our customers, with exceptional service that creates value for our shareholders, customers, and employees. To do so, we must continue shaping the future of communications by applying the best minds to the challenges our customers will continually face.

We are currently seeking a Sr. Supply Chain and Contracts Manager, a pivotal role that will join our division located in Carrollton, GA and play a crucial part in supporting our continued business growth.

The Supply Chain Senior Manager manages and oversees overall supply chain operations at NWS, including purchasing and inventory of materials and vendor selections. The Senior Manager recommends improving operations' productivity, quality, cost, and efficiency. Works with Engineering, Operations, Customer Care, and Business Management to ensure cost reduction, quality, and delivery to customers on existing and new products are met. Interacts with Customers as needed to ensure all requirements are being met.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees supply chain operations.
• Inputs to team vendor selection process and oversees purchasing of materials.
• Coordinates and resolves issues involving new or existing products.
• Responsible for managing the Supplier Scorecards and ensuring metrics are met.
• Checks to ensure customer requirements are being met.
• Works with supply chain partners to ensure quality, cost reduction, and delivery metrics are met/exceeded.
• Travel, including overseas, is occasionally required.
• Responsible for negotiating and maintaining contracts.
• Works with team to establish Current Working View (CWV) regarding 3rd party mfg.
• Works with the team to understand and provide input regarding forecasts.
• Help with metrics that drive understanding of supply chain opportunities; this is mainly housed in Power BI.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in area of specialty.
• Five to ten years experience in the field or related field.
• Experience in working with contract manufacturers.
• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Experience using MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SAP applications.
• Power BI general knowledge is a plus.