Manager - Global Supply Chain Systems

Description

Mini-Circuits designs manufactures and distributes integrated circuits modules and sub-systems for high-performance radio frequency (RF) and microwave design sales and manufacturing locations in over 30 countries Mini-Circuits products are used in a range of wired and wireless communications applications. Our products are also used in detection measurement and imaging applications including military communication guidance and electronic countermeasure systems commercial scientific military land sea and aircraft; automotive systems medical systems and industrial test equipment.

Mini-Circuits sells its products to over 20000 customers globally through our direct sales force applications engineering staff sales representatives as well as through our extensive website.

• Supply Chain Systems Leadership:
  • Serve as the global functional lead for supply chain systems with primary responsibility for SAP S/4HANA and other supporting technologies.
  • Partner with global and regional supply chain IT and business stakeholders to align system capabilities with business objectives across planning procurement production supplier quality and logistics.
  • Drive end-to-end systems strategy and continuous improvement initiatives to support operational scalability service levels supply chain performance and customer experience.
  • Lead and contribute to other global digital transformation initiatives that impact supply chain effectiveness (e.g. automation tools planning systems analytics platforms).
• ERP Implementation & Optimization:
  • Lead supply chain representation in the global SAP S/4HANA programoverseeing functional design testing validation and deployment activities across all modules (MM PP IBP/APO etc.).
  • Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders globally to ensure successful integration of SAP into business operations.
  • Act as the ongoing functional lead for supply chain leading future ERP enhancements upgrades and integrations impacting all supply chain processes globally.
• Change Management & Adoption:
  • Design and execute change management plans that engage stakeholders at all levels from global process owners to regional users.
  • Lead the development and delivery of user training programs documentation and communication plans to support successful adoption of new tools and processes.
  • Foster a culture of continuous learning systems thinking (understanding interdependencies) and end-to-end process ownership while establishing continuous improvement mechanisms for process and system enhancements that enable better service levels data integrity and reporting.
• Global Supply Chain Process Alignment & Standardization:
• • Collaborate with global and regional supply chain leads to standardize business processes and drive best practices.
  • As a subject matter expert serve as a facilitator of process harmonization efforts globally across all supply chain functions.
  • Actively support the creation and maintenance of global supply chain master data standards and practices.
• Analytics & Reporting:
  • Partner with supply chain leadership and functional Business Intelligence owners globally to develop and enhance reporting capabilities dashboards and analytics tools that draw from SAP and other systems.
  • Ensure that global KPIs are consistently defined measured and supported through aligned system configurations and reporting / analytics tools.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:
  • Act as the liaison between the global supply chain function and technical teams to prioritize translate and execute system-related initiatives.
  • Partner with regional and global leaders in supply chain operations finance and IT to drive cross-functional alignment and decision making in support of business goals.
  • Influence key stakeholders to adopt process and systems changes promoting long-term scalability and global consistency.
• Functional Leadership:
  • Serve as the global systems expert and strategic thought partner for global supply chain leadership contributing to strategic decisions and shaping our long-term systems roadmap.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to supply chain process champions globally enabling knowledge sharing and career growth.
  • As an integral member of the global supply chain leadership team actively contribute in shaping broader functional strategy driving global alignment and ensuring system capabilities support business goals.

• Serve as the primary coordinator and guide for global SAP S/4HANA users within the supply chain function ensuring consistency in business process design configuration adoption and continuous improvement.
• Foster a culture of accountability collaboration and knowledge-sharing across process owners and end users to build long-term capability and ensure business continuity.
• Provide functional leadership to global supply chain process champions across planning procurement logistics and other sub-functions.

• Bachelors degree in supply chain business information systems engineering or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
• 8 years of progressive supply chain experience including 4 years in systems-focused roles (with deep SAP S/4HANA experience).
• Proven track record of leading ERP implementation or optimization projects in a global manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes including demand/supply planning procurement inventory management production control supplier quality and logistics.
• Experience managing change and driving adoption across diverse global user communities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.
• Experience supporting other digital tools and platforms beyond ERP is a plus.
• Familiarity with SAP reporting tools (e.g. Fiori embedded analytics) and data visualization platforms (e.g. Tableau Power BI) is a plus.
• Certifications such as CSCP CPIM PMP or SAP credentials are desired.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand walk sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Requirements/Skills:

• Travel Requirement: Domestic and international may be required to visit Mini-Circuits facilities suppliers customers conferences etc. (Up to 30% during initial implementation phases and future system upgrades and up to 15% during steady state operations).
• Comply understand and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
• Ability and willingness to abide by Companys Code of Conduct.

Disclaimer: The listed qualifications and requirements for each position are intended as guidelines. Mini-Circuits reserves the right to hire outside of these guidelines at Managements discretion.

Mini-Circuits is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived age race creed color national origin sexual orientation military status sex disability predisposing genetic characteristics marital status familial status gender identity gender dysphoria pregnancy-related condition and domestic violence victim status or protected class characteristic or any other protected characteristic as established by federal or state law.