Supply Chain Program Leader

Country:

China

Location:

LOC3561: 2/F, Building no 12, Midea Industrial Zone, Linggang Road, Beijiao Town, Shunde, Guangdong Foshan Midea Carrier Air-Conditioning Equipment Mfg. Co.,Ltd.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:  
• Provides local tactical support for NA Ductless & VRF Sourced Products focusing on contract negotiation, cost reduction programs, quality, on time delivery, warranty, new product development and purchase order maintenance.
• Acts as the local key point of contact and subject matter expert for all product and supplier relationships in this category.
• Assists with managing multiple supplier relationships including buy/resale, contract manufacturers, JV partners i.e. Midea and Internal Carrier divisions thru strategic planning, product roadmaps, and requests for quotes (RFQs).
• Assists with managing product supply chain related activities including SAP updates, forecasting, purchase orders, receipts and scheduling.  Drives supply chain collaboration on global platforms to optimize total cost of ownership.
• Ensures all purchasing processes are properly executed and program milestones are tracked and met.  Achieves all supply chain targets and priorities for the program.
• Conducts high-impact supplier visits.  Support the quality team’s efforts in qualifying supplier facilities (ISO, Q+) and production parts (PPAP, FAI, ProCert).
• Delivers high quality presentation in senior management and program meetings.
• Understands and provides guidance as a subject matter authority in supply chain, purchasing and materials management activities.
• Supports inventory planning and vendor purchasing through SAP for Asian Ductless & VRF products.
• Manages Private label direct ship program maintenance including order placement, tracking, and customer communication.
• Collaborate with joint venture partner through weekly meetings, and site visits
• Identifies and communicates defective or unacceptable goods, services, paperwork with appropriate parties and participates in recommending corrective actions.
• Evaluates and enhances supply chain and logistics to increase performance and productivity.
• Performs monthly Supply Chain Scorecard analyzation, updates and reporting.
• Maintains supply chain turn-backs tracker and resolves supply chain issues.
• Supports the new product launch process by developing phase in phase out plans with the product manager and demand planners.
• Monitors and work with joint venture partner to correct any invoice and packing list discrepancies.
• Performs ad-hoc supply chain analysis for sales, finance, and management

TYPICAL EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• BA/BS degree in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing. Engineering, Business, Marketing, Operations Logistics or related field with 10+ years of experience
• MBA/MS degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field experience preferred with 7+ years of experience

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum of 5 years of related supply chain experience with emphasis on forecasting, planning and inventory management
• Strong working knowledge of SAP or other comparable ERP system is required
• Supply chain experience dealing with Asian manufacturers is highly desirable
• CTPAT knowledge and global transportation experience is highly desirable
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, while also able to manage multiple priorities
• Passion for servicing customers.  Ability to listen to customer needs and quickly act to solve their problems, go above and beyond to exceed their expectations
• Demonstrates self-initiative, sense of ownership, quality, and customer satisfaction orientation
• Proven ability to execute with speed and exhibit a bias for action mindset
• Strong ability to work in diverse, cross functional, global project teams to achieve high levels of performance in a dynamic, changing environment
• Fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English is required
• Data analysis and visualization experience (Tableau or Power BI preferred)
• Advanced level skills with Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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