Job Description

Brady Corporation is looking for a Supply Chain Manager (SCM) for our Engraving Solutions business, which includes our Brady and Gravotech brands. This individual owns material flow for Pittsburgh (Cranberry Township) operations including sourcing (direct and indirect spend), procurement, production planning, and the physical movement of material from the warehouse to the production floor. The SCM will be responsible for inventory (including excess/obsolete), supplier management, and cycle count processes.

This in office position will perform as a manager of people to coordinate the activities described above. The successful candidate will define and set clear Supply Chain Strategies and direct the work of key sourcing, procurement and planning personnel in support of the business objectives while also influencing the work of those personnel who do not directly report to him/her.

Qualifications

• Manage supplier relationships, SAP planning data, cycle count process management, shipping and receiving practices, and contract terms
• Partner with marketing to support commodity requirements
• Support sourcing in supplier selection and contract negotiations while focusing on agreements for frequent deliveries and short lead times
• Reduce inventory levels strategically while maintaining high service levels, margin achievement, and an absolute inventory accuracy of 95% or higher
• Administer standards and procedures for Supply Chain Department
• Manage the material delivery system from raw material warehouse to manufacturing floor as well as finished good pickup
• Lead the divisional supply chain strategic planning efforts for the Americas with an emphasis on PQPR (Part Quantity Part Routing) and PFEP (Plan for Every Part)
• Set safety stock and own product forecasting
• Drive and own the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process
• Collaborate cross functionally with Product Managers and Engineers on the NPI (new product introduction) process
• Execute a portfolio of projects to reduce Inventory investment(s) and costs for materials and products used in and by business units
• Generate Net Purchased Cost savings on materials and products
• Negotiate cost reductions for key raw materials or re-sale products, and work to implement Supplier Quality and Performance Management processes within the supply base

What You Will Need To Be Successful:

• Bachelor’s degree with a technical or business focus from an accredited university
• Minimum 5 years of increasing experience in and around manufacturing for large, multinational customers with that experience focused in operations, sourcing, and planning.
• Working knowledge or proficiency in SAP (or similar ERP systems)
• Strong business sense and experience reviewing/analyzing financial statements
• Proven experience driving supplier negotiations
• Basic understanding and working knowledge of international logistics and transportation issues
• Strong leadership skills and manager of people experience

About Us:

Our Benefits:

• Comprehensive insurance coverage starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, and vision
• Generous 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunity to participate in incentive programs for all full-time employees
• Family planning benefits including paid parental leave, fertility coverage, adoption and surrogacy assistance
• Education reimbursement opportunities
• Scholarship program for children of Brady employees
• A variety of Employee Resource Groups to provide you with unique networking, development, and volunteer opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program and related wellness programs (mental and behavioral health, family counseling, financial management)
• Dress-for-your-day dress code
• Charitable contributions matched through Brady's Matching Gift program