Supply Chain Manager

Ensuring Chart’s Success…

"Cooler Together" - Charts' principal focus is design and fabrication of cryogenic equipment; so that's how we got our "Cooler By Design" tagline. Of course, we think the stuff we design and build is pretty cool too. What's more, we're problem solvers and strive to work together as a team, making us "Cooler Together". Chart is looking for bright, talented candidates that have a desire for a career in an exciting and evolving industry.  

L.A. Turbine (LAT), a Chart Industries Company, is a design and manufacturing company creating application-specific, highly engineered turboexpanders that are used in hydrocarbon processing, geothermal power generation, and other power-recovery or refrigeration applications in industrial processes worldwide. Our turboexpander configurations include an expander-compressor with oil or active magnetic bearings, expander-generator, expander-dyno (brake) units, and expander-compressors.
LAT also provides comprehensive aftermarket services, including repair, redesign, spare part production, and commissioning for all OEM turboexpander makers and models.

What Will You Do?

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies to ensure cost-effective procurement of materials and supplies.
• Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and monitor vendor performance to ensure quality, cost, and delivery objectives are met.
• Continuously evaluate market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry innovations to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Oversee direct negotiations with suppliers related to pricing and terms, and conditions.
• Oversee projects to ensure all schedules and deadlines are met. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop production plans that meet customer demand while optimizing inventory levels and minimizing lead times.
• Utilize demand forecasting tools and data analysis to anticipate market fluctuations and adjust production schedules accordingly.
• Monitor production progress, identify potential bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to ensure on-time delivery of products.
• Manage inbound and outbound logistics operations, including transportation, warehousing, and distribution, to ensure efficient movement of materials and finished goods.
• Optimize freight routes, carrier selection, and transportation modes to minimize costs and maximize delivery performance.
• Implement inventory management systems and processes to track inventory levels, reduce stockouts, and improve inventory turnover ratios.
• Define and establish departmental and individual staff goals in support of management objectives.
• Develop, implement, and maintain standardized processes, procedures, policies, work instructions, and safety guidelines.
• Monitor and provide clear communications to suppliers to meet expectations for delivery, quality, customer support, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement strategies including supplier assessments and rationalization, negotiation for best total cost of ownership, inventory reduction programs, cycle time improvements, security of supply, supplier diversity and continuous improvement.
• Optimize the use of information systems and technology for tracking, analysis, reporting, administration, and communication. 
• Implement a rigorous and disciplined process for managing the supply base including leading periodic business reviews, monitoring and managing supplier performance (quality, cost, delivery, & customer support), managing supplier relationships, performing root cause analysis and resolution, developing and monitoring supplier improvement plans. 
• Assist and/or resolve problems with invoices, receipt reconciliation, contract awards, and/or contract performance, as the need arises.
• Ensure compliance with all laws and regulations regarding procurement and the shipment of goods. 
   

Your Physical Work Environment Will Require…

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand and use hands and fingers to type, handle, feel, grasp, push, and pull. The individual is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and talk and hear, operate office equipment (computer, copier, scanner, phone, etc.), and perform repetitive motions. The individual is occasionally required to climb, walk, and/or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The individual may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. This position is subject to both office and uncontrolled manufacturing shop environmental conditions, noise, and oils, as well as subject to hazards such as, but not limited to, moving parts and vehicles, heat, and chemicals.

Your Experience Should Be...

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in the following fields: Engineering, Sciences, Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent to 5+ years of progressive experience within engineering and manufacturing business environments
Five (5) or more years of experience in planning, procurement or logistics in an MRP environment
Excellent communicator with interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to negotiate and influence
Ability to handle multiple projects and sustain day-to-day procurement activities.
Excellent problem-solving capability along with computer proficiency.
Knowledge of materials management procedures
Detail-oriented, excellent time management skills to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Background in dealing with engineering, document control, and product management functions.
Demonstrated working knowledge and theoretical understanding of purchasing concepts and practices
Strong leadership skills, strategic thinking abilities, and the ability to manage complex supply chain functions within a manufacturing environment.
Advanced knowledge of procurement principles, theories, and processes.
Strong understanding of ERP systems
Must be well organized and able to coordinate multiple tasks.
Must be a team player and a team leader.
 

Our Benefits Package...