Supply Chain Manager
Job Description
- Experience with purchasing and inventory management.
- Experience with process improvement techniques such as Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma.
- Experience with SAP, IBP, or other large ERP and Planning systems.
- Fluent in Chinese is a plus.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or similar.
- Solid experience in Supply Chain management and project management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High level of self-organization and time management skills.
- Fluent in English.
Company Summary:
Greenworks is a leader in battery-powered outdoor power equipment. The company distributes Greenworks branded and private label products. Greenworks is also a market share leader in electric pressure washers. Utilizing best-in-class technology, Greenworks tools deliver the power and performance of comparable gas-powered tools without the mess, fumes, aggravating pull cords, or noise associated with gas products. For more information, please find us on the web at greenworkstools.com or greenworkscommercial.com.
Position Summary:
Greenworks US is looking for a retail Supply Chain Manager to join our team in Mooresville, NC. In this position, you will be responsible for autonomously driving the strategy and execution of high-impact vendors related to Demand Planning, Forecasting, Buying, Vendor Performance, and Inventory Management to maximize product availability, margins, and inventory turns. The right candidate thrives in a high-energy and fast-paced environment where tactical and strategic activities are expected to be driven in parallel and where they can work autonomously.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The senior supply Chain Manager will drive, design, and manage scalable solutions to improve Inventory metrics, Planning, Buying, and vendor operational excellence, creating a role model E2E process.
The main goal is to assure Greenworks that it will fulfill customer needs, have an optimal inventory level, and have minimum working capital to support Product Family growth.
- Supply Chain operation review using a large amount of data to identify the root cause of operational issues;
- Define action plans and projects to eliminate defects on the Supply Chain, creating sustainable results in the long term;
- Cooperate and build relationships with the Customers, Product Family Team, and Sales Teams to leverage improvements;
QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree (Engineering, Business Administration, or similar Supply Chain/Operations/Logistics discipline;
- Solid experience in Supply Chain management, performance metrics, and project management;
- Strong ownership, analytical skills, ability with numbers, problem-solving, and project management skills;
- High level of self-organization, prioritization, and time management;
- Fluent in English, Chinese is a plus;
- Flexible, action and results-oriented, self-starting, autonomous, and comfortable with large databases and tools;
- Experience with SAP, IBP, or other large ERP and Planning systems;
- Ability to understand needs and drive alternative solutions for operational processes.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with purchasing and inventory management in commercial or project management in a consulting company;
- Experience with process improvement techniques such as Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma.
Greenworks is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.
