Job Description

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for the planning and inventory control, sourcing negotiating pricing and contracts for commodities needed for the business to produce.

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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Purposefully and consistently conduct themselves within the structure of the guiding principles and mission statement of the Shyft Group DuraMag.
• To communicate effectively with all team members including cross-functional teams, internal customers and with external suppliers and stakeholders to identify and maintain resources needed to establish and provide an effective supply chain.
• Establishes performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of factors affecting the supply chain.
• Maintains required quantity of supplies and materials to optimize production and ensures quick implementation of corrective actions if there is a failure in the flow of materials.
• Leads all inventory activities; including validation, settlement, and inventory reconciliation.
• Lead and manage physical inventory and cycle counting activities
• Lead negotiation of agreements for prices of raw material and delivery with suppliers, vendors, and/or shipping companies.
• Manage and provide direction for sourcing agent(s) assigned to specific commodities.
• Responsible for achieving cost savings goals.
• Responsible for supplier performance goals, including part quality and on-time delivery goals to support operational and financial needs of the company.
• Manage team member activities including, but not limited to, time off requests, timecard approvals, daily and weekly overtime, hiring, and training.
• Supports and monitors department budget. Manages expenses within approved budget constraints.
• Develops and maintains detailed inventories of materials and supplies located in the company, at sites, and in the factory and develops visual factory material signaling
• Analyzes current inventories and procedures; suggests improvements to increase efficiency of supply chain and profitability for the company.
• Develops policies to increase efficiency throughout the supply chain while ensuring quality and safety; implements subsequent changes to processes.
• Assesses the need for material-handling equipment and staffing; makes recommendations to ensure efficient loading, unloading, movement, and storage of materials.
• Participates with any product development, providing information and guidance on availability and cost of supplies and materials.
• Monitors the performance of suppliers, assessing their ability to meet quality and delivery requirements; identifies and qualifies new suppliers in collaboration with other departments.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Four-year degree required in business management or supply chain management.
• Five years materials leadership in complex materials and supply management environments.
• Demonstrated ability to do complex cost analysis thinking to supply value chains.
• Demonstrated proficiency in negotiating skills.
• Specific strong background in the management and development of the planning, logistics and inventory control processes.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers.
• Demonstrates proficiency in supervising and motivating subordinates.
• Strong analytical problem solving, and mathematical skills. Ability to extract conclusions from available data and "tell a story".
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Understands Lean and 5S
• Proficient on ERP/MRP, MSMicrosoft Office Suite and PC network applications MRPII/ERP systems.
• Thorough understanding of company products and logistics.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

About The Shyft Group

The Shyft Group (NASDAQ: SHYF) is North America's leader in specialty vehicle manufacturing, assembly and upfit for the commercial, retail and service specialty vehicle markets.

The Shyft Group and our brands are as driven as our associates. Every person behind our badge is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Across eight go-to-market brands, in ten states and two countries, we have over 3,000 dedicated employees working as one to lead with innovation, ingenuity, and a dedication to quality craftsmanship.

The Shyft Group rebranded in 2020 to reflect a new focus on high-growth end markets to help ensure long-term profitable growth. Our name and renewed focus reflect the action, speed, and agility we offer the commercial vehicle industry through our growing roster of brands – Utilimaster®, Royal Truck Body®, DuraMag®, Strobes-R-Us®, Spartan RV Chassis®, and Builtmore Contract Manufacturing®. more