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Plexus Corp.
Material Team Manager (MTM) - Supply Chain
Job Location: Buffalo Grove, IL
Are you ready to experience the difference? Plexus Corp. provides comprehensive product development and manufacturing services to Fortune 500 companies in the Wireline/Networking, Wireless Infrastructure, Medical, Industrial/Commercial and Defense/Security/Aerospace industries. At Plexus you will work with knowledgeable employees in a global spirit of cooperative teamwork, integrity and drive. We provide quality services to such customers as GE, Johnson & Johnson, Honeywell, Siemens, and Juniper Networks. Together we will transform our customer's cutting edge ideas into market leading products by employing a wide variety of services including product design, state-of-the-art prototyping, test solutions, board-level manufacturing and higher-level assembly. At Plexus we take pride in our employees and our services. Join our team today and experience the difference that Plexus has to offer.
Job Overview
This position will be responsible for the planning and execution of plans to implement Supply Chain procurement and deployment programs, creation and implementation of cost reduction strategies, and support of new Customer integration at the site. Provide direct project management leadership for the implementation and/or maintenance of selected strategies at the customer, site, and/or supplier levels. Represent the organization in collaborative settings with suppliers and customers for the purpose of negotiating an optimized supply chain solution.
Responsibilities
Principle Accountabilities:
1. Develop and implement cost reduction strategies utilizing preferred suppliers.
2. Provide project management support in the area of integrating new Customers to the site.
3. Understand and be able to apply the Plexus Corporate supply chain objectives, which include but are not limited to: OPDM (Optimal Procurement and Deployment Modeling), ISLM (inventory service level modeling), ROP and ROQ calculations, and demand variability modeling.
4. Research and define benchmarking information on the materials strategies of Plexus Corp. customers, suppliers, and competitors, to identify areas of potential opportunity as well as competitive advantage.
5. Develop the supply chain roadmap (supply chain processes implementation and selection of suppliers to participate in those processes) by Customer/FF/Site.
6. Develop metrics that measure the implementation of supply chain objectives by Customer/FF/Site.
7. Educate Customers and site staff in maintenance and implementation of supply chain programs.
8. Review and define contracts as they relate to supply chain processes ensuring Plexus interests are met.
9. Travel to Customers and Suppliers to support the implementation of supply chain strategies.
10. Help develop methodologies that predict and set inventory goals by Customer/FF/Site.
11. Participate in and drive lean process improvement.
12. Additional duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
Education/Experience:
- Bachelors degree in business, Operations, or Materials Management highly recommended.
- A minimum of 3 - 5 years related experience.
- Certification by APICS desirable CPIM or CIRM, MRP knowledge demonstrated.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
- The employee must be self-motivated with the ability to follow through on assignments with little to no supervision.
- The employee must possess the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- The employee must possess excellent organizational and problem solving skills, process analysis, and leadership skills.
- The employee must possess proficiency in standard personal computer applications as well as manufacturing applications.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills are paramount for the employee to successfully perform in this position.
At Plexus we realize that our employees are the key to our continued success. That is why we provide a stimulating environment that fosters sharing of ideas, use of the latest technology and teamwork. An environment that supports employees as they take on new challenges and celebrates their successes. In addition to offering a competitive salary and bonus opportunities, Plexus offers an excellent benefits package including a 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement and medical, dental and vision insurance.
How to Apply
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Plexus Corp.
All offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and upon completion of a confidentiality agreement.
Plexus Corp. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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