Toray Performance Materials Corporation ยท 5 days ago
VP, Supply Chain
Morgan Hill, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$220K/yr - $250K/yr
20+ years expToray Advanced Composites (TAC) is a leading supplier of advanced composite materials for various markets including aerospace. The Vice President of Supply Chain will oversee key supply chain functions, develop relationships with suppliers, and ensure alignment with operational metrics, while managing procurement and logistics for multiple locations.
ChemicalChemical EngineeringManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Works very closely with TAC suppliers to ensure adequate raw material supply positions, and to ensure that TAC is offered the best pricing possible on all major commodities
Work with key suppliers to develop consignment stocking agreements, with the goal of improving material availability while also reducing inventory values over time
Work with suppliers to provide long-term pricing visibility and supply guarantee through LTAs (long term agreements) where needed
Lead the cross functional Sales and Operations Planning Process to execute short, medium and long term growth and business dynamics changes
Works with Finance and Operations to develop optimized inventory holding objectives; work with key suppliers to meet these objectives
Develop cost savings proposals based on methods or material change to present to management for consideration and review
Working with Sales on major customer proposals to ensure that the aggressive and realistic raw material prices possible are included in the proposal
Works with Customer Service and Operations to meet company objectives for short lead times and on-time delivery
As needed, meets with key customers to support new business initiatives
Collaborate with supply chain colleagues at other Toray businesses, identifying areas for improved efficiencies or improved group purchasing power
Develop key inventory stocking plans to ensure that target finished product lead times can be met regardless of cumulative lead time of manufacturing
Work closely with the Sales department and the Materials Managers at both sites to develop forecasts for finished products and key raw materials
Manage period spending to meet department budgets
Drive customer quality and delivery performance and company financial objectives
Lead and reinforce safe behaviors and performance expectations of the Logistics and Supply Chain team members
Support Operations and Engineering teams in negotiations as required for the acquisition of strategic capital equipment
Perform other duties as assigned by the business MD, CTO, CEO, or other leaders
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business or related field
Minimum of 5 years in Supply Chain Leadership role within the Aerospace materials Market, preferably with carbon fiber composites specific familiarity
A minimum of twenty years combined in operations, sales or supply chain management experience, with a documented background and experience in the aerospace materials, chemicals, or composite structures manufacturing industries
Strong working knowledge of the aerospace supply chain, and of the aerospace qualification process related to materials, parts, and supply sources
Dynamic leadership skills and behaviors to help the company achieve the high growth objectives both across direct department oversight and through cross functional initiatives
Proven strong negotiating skills and understanding of price indices, escalation clauses and interpretation of 'Terms & Conditions'
Strong knowledge of inventory management methods and financial metrics tied to supply chain excellence. This includes strong familiarity with typical Enterprise Resource Planning principles and integrated software systems
Ensures that raw material inventory accuracy is very high through positive warehouse controls, cycle counts and physical inventory methods
Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
Analytical mindset, and able to make decisions based on data and on industry knowledge combined
Strong knowledge of computerized inventory control and scheduling systems
Experience in a build to print and build to specification environment is required
Must have a strong financial management background as this position is responsible for a very large percentage of the Cost of Goods Sold for several sites
Expert level skills in Microsoft Excel; strong proficiency in Powerpoint, Word, and Outlook
Able to work and communicate as a member of a team and experience working in and leading cross-functional teams
Able to travel extensively to TAC production sites, and to global supplier locations. Estimated travel 50% - 60%, including international travel to suppliers and industry trade events for strategic meetings
Must be a US Person to support TAC's Defense activities
Preferred
Masters degree a plus
Company
Toray Performance Materials Corporation
Toray Performance Materials Corporation, formerly known as Tencate Performance Composites, contributes to society through the creation of new value with innovative ideas, technologies, and products.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase