Supply Chain Manager
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Job Location:
Grand Rapids, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We at Leggett & Platt Inc. are searching for a Supply Chain Manager within our Supply Chain team to help support our Work Furniture our Furniture Components business we design manufacture and distribute a wide range of components and finished products that enhance comfort motion and style in upholstered furniture including recliner mechanisms seating support systems and sofa sleeper units. With a global footprint that includes international manufacturing product development distribution and sales we are strategically positioned to support upholstered furniture manufacturers around the world.
Leggett & Platt is North Americas leading independent manufacturer of office furniture components and mechanisms. Our Work Furniture business produces task and finished components as well as select lines of privatelabel finished seating. From surfacecritical bent tube assemblies and molded plywood components to chair mechanisms bases arms seats and backs Work Furniture brings diverse worldclass manufacturing capabilities together in the production and assembly of highquality contract furniture products.
As a Supply Chain Manager you will have the opportunity to shape the supply chain strategy for our Grand Rapids branch and lead a highimpact procurement team. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by driving cost efficiency strengthening supplier partnerships improving inventory performance and supporting new product development. The team you will be working with is collaborative improvementfocused and committed to delivering highquality results through strong relationships and continuous learning.
So what will you be doing as a Supply Chain Manager
Setting supply chain strategy for procurement materials management scheduling and visual management
Sourcing vetting and qualifying new suppliers
Leading supplier negotiations and establishing strategic supply agreements
Driving costreduction initiatives and improving supplier performance
Supporting new product launches with proactive sourcing
Coordinating with branch leadership and corporate purchasing teams
Building coaching and developing an 810 person procurement team
Leading continuous improvement initiatives using KPIs and data
Managing key supplier relationships and strengthening vendor partnerships
Supporting strategic projects across the branch and business unit
To be successful in this role youll need:
510 years of progressive supply chain procurement or vendor management experience
Experience developing and deploying supply chain strategies
Strong negotiation problemsolving and analytical skills
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
Experience leading and developing teams
Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Logistics or Engineering (preferred)
Things we consider a plus:
Engineering background
Experience in the wood or logging industry
Supplier development and visual management experience
Proven success driving costout initiatives
Experience vetting vendors and presenting supplier recommendations
What to Do Next
Now that youve had a chance to learn more about us what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply be sure to create a profile and sign up for job alerts so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.
Our Values
Our values speak to our shared beliefs and describe how we approach working together.
Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other learning and development and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect empathy and belonging.
Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity delivering the results the right way taking pride in our work and speaking the truth good or bad.
Do Great WorkTogether occurs when we engage without hierarchy collaborate as a team embrace challenges and work for the good of all of us.
Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference challenge the status quo and biases to make things better foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact and explore new perspectives and embrace change.
Our Commitment to You
Were actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities gender identities and expressions ages ethnicities sexual orientations veteran status and more. Join us!
We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications wed love the opportunity to consider you.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Inventory Control
- Procurement
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- SAP Supply Chain Management
- Production Planning
- Supplier Management
- ERP Systems
- Materials Management
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
- MRP
About Company
Leggett & Platt® enhance people’s lives worldwide by designing and manufacturing innovative, distinctive products and components for use in bedding, furniture, seating, homes, offices, airplanes, and automobiles.
