Supply Chain Manager at Broadwind Towers Inc. in manitowoc, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Bigger, Better Broadwind! We Think BIG! Broadwind Heavy Fabrications is searching for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join our team in Manitowoc, WI. This position plays a significant role in the continued development and management of our supply chain and procurement processes, while working with all functional areas of the organization. The Supply Chain Manager is critical to the process of meeting customer deadlines and must navigate the challenges to avoid production stoppages due to supplies/parts not being available.



RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (May include some or all of the following responsibilities)

Manage Broadwind's relationship with key suppliers, serving as the communication channel between manufacturing and suppliers to ensure quality and timely delivery,

o Manage weekly, detailed vendor follow-ups ensuring needed supplies are on site timely

o Develop and manage supplier scorecards; communicate information with key stakeholders

o Work with suppliers on weekly broadcast of inventory levels, consumption levels, supplier production, and in-transit inventory to support production requirements
o Anticipate needs and respond to concerns and conflicts; serve as an escalation point for issues or opportunities; meet with suppliers to assist in problem resolution

Collaborate with customers and vendors on directed buys to improve vendor performance

Negotiate supplier agreements and drive cost reduction where applicable

Support Broadwind quotations through managing supplier bids. Provide analysis after project is completed to understand any variances

Develop trending reports for market intelligence and identify strategic sourcing opportunities.

Identify and execute projects for supply chain improvement

Provide successful guidance and leadership to direct reports or those involved in aspects of the supply chain activities
Perform additional requests as required.