Supply Chain Lead

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking an expert in assessing suppliers' commercial systems and manufacturing processes to lead continuous improvement and optimize the supply chain. Key Highlights: 1. Lead continuous improvement in the supply chain. 2. Develop and utilize standardized assessment tools. 3. Optimize commercial systems and manufacturing processes. Hunter Douglas is the world's leading manufacturer of window coverings and a major manufacturer of architectural products. We are a brand that you know and trust. With more than 100 years of innovation, we've defined our industry with proprietary products that deliver revolutionary style and functionality and can be found in millions of homes and commercial buildings globally. We are searching for candidates that are driven, intelligent, creative, and entrepreneurial. By offering challenging and accelerated opportunities for growth, powered by a shared hunger for success, we create a space for your career to thrive. In return for your expertise, we are committed to providing competitive and robust total compensation and benefit packages to ensure you feel valued. Our dream is to become the fastest growing, most loved, window covering company in the world. *What's yours?* One of the pillars of our North American division is spread across four different sites in Mexico where a blend of manufacturing and fabrication occurs. At each location we pride ourselves on exemplary safety and employee\-first standards, as we pioneer production processes to be best in class. It is our focus on quality and growth that makes us an employer of choice and helps us maintain our culture of excellence. **Position Overview** Promote the development of standardized tools and serve as the expert in evaluating GAC suppliers' commercial systems and manufacturing processes. Work closely with suppliers to improve the responsiveness of the supply base, reduce the risk of multi\-tier supply chain disruption, reduce scarcity risk, shorten delivery lead times, improve quality, and increase on\-time delivery performance. **What you'll do** * Provide operational, supply chain, and logistics support to GAC’s supply chain and sub\-tier suppliers to promote continuous improvement. * Through influential leadership, guide suppliers and cross\-functional internal teams through continuous improvement initiatives. * Develop and utilize standardized assessment tools; identify improvement opportunities in operational areas such as maintenance management, production control, and material planning. * System analysis, productivity analysis and cost control, capacity planning and analysis, supplier management, internal quality control, and other lean manufacturing principles. * Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. **Who you are** * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field. * Minimum 5 years of project management experience. * Proficiency in ERP systems, lean manufacturing principles, and continuous improvement methodologies. * Strong leadership skills. * Minimum 5 years of experience as a functional area leader in manufacturing industry. * Experience supporting sister plants within an international corporate environment. * Bilingual \- multicultural (demonstrate English proficiency at 90%). * Proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Office. * Strong analytical and problem\-solving abilities. * Excellent communication skills at all organizational levels. * Strong planning capability. * Proactive with high initiative and autonomy. * Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. * High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. * Willingness to travel. * Valid U.S. visa. **What's in it for you?** * Competitive annual salary with inflation\-indexed adjustment plan. * Attractive annual performance bonus. * Generous Major Medical Expense package including dental, vision, and life insurance coverage. * Paid personal days (3 per year). * Additional Christmas bonus beyond statutory requirements. * Savings fund. Please note, all offers presented to candidates are carefully crafted to ensure market competitiveness, equity, and reflect the individual candidate's education, experience, skills and potential. Hunter Douglas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply. \#LI\-ES1 \#LI\-Onsite *By submitting your application below, you are providing your prior consent to receive SMS messages to notify you of any updates to your application status and to engage in discussion throughout your application process. You can cancel the SMS service at any time. Just text "STOP" to any of our texts to unsubscribe. Message \& data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary. If you have any questions regarding privacy, please read our privacy policy,* *https://www.hunterdouglas.com/privacy\-policy* *or terms of use* *https://www.hunterdouglas.com/terms\-of\-use*