With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.
PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.
In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.
Position Summary:
The Senior Director Global Supply Chain (GSCD) serves as a key member of the PCC Fasteners Division Leadership Team. This leader will combine and integrate their expertise in material flow management with outstanding knowledge of information and financial flow, designing a metrics framework that drives the right behavior, and processes that deliver product availability at the lowest possible cost and working capital levels, ensuring operational efficiency.
The SDGSC works closely with all members from the Supply Chain team under the guidance of the Division President.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develop Purchasing Plan and Strategy
- Source Raw Materials or Services
- Oversee Planning & Scheduling Process to Ensure Manufacturing Productivity and Efficiency
- Coordinate Delivery and Supply Chain Logistics
- Minimize Shortages and Keep Costs Down
- Strategize to Improve Productivity, Quality, and Efficiency of Operations
- Lead, Develop, and Mentor Site Supply Chain Teams
Essential Functions
- Develop, deploy and implement global purchasing strategy to deliver maximum value, leverage and standardization
- Negotiate supplier contracts with core factories to support critical business needs
- Identify and execute total cost reduction opportunities
- Lead and support cross function project teams as required to meet or exceed expectation on target costs and time
- Track and report price, delivery, payment terms, supplier quality, claim processes, claim resolution management and other KPI metrics monthly
- Purchase goods by securing price, capacity & service levels in line with commitments to the business and as per the sourcing strategies by applying a wide range of sourcing tools (e.g. negotiation, e-procurement, strategic collaboration, tenders/RFPs etc.)
- Implement supplier strategy/shape supplier base. Assess and develop suppliers in order to meet business needs and opportunities
- Ensure effective risk management of the supply base through robust contracts and monitoring of financial and other KPIs. Implement corrective actions as appropriate. Manage all related commercial, financial & ethical aspects of projects
- Establish & maintain relationships with Finance directors, department directors (General Manager, plant manager, sales director, supply chain leader, etc.), and their teams to ensure understanding of their needs and to facilitate the appropriate level of challenge
- Ensure compliance with policies, systems & controls
- Provide market and financial insights and inputs to the internal sourcing planning process
- Recommend and implement best practice for areas of responsibility
- Works with other functions to support new product launches, line extensions, and execution of continuous improvement programs for indirect goods and services in scope for the role
- Execute supplier performance reviews on a regular basis.
- Develop & implement a continuous improvement action plan. Monitor changes and adjust the plan as needed to sustain performance results
- Identifies and manages supplier collaboration initiatives (e.g. supplier owned inventory, forecast management, electronic invoicing, operational process streamlining, etc.)
- Collaborate with other buying operation managers and drive continuous improvement to become more effective and efficient
- Provide development and training for talent to build sustainable and risk resilient process.
Competencies:
- Transformational
- Results driven
- Manages complexity
- Interacts effectively
- Organized and detail oriented
- Collaborative
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
- Strong project management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent analytical/data analysis & critical thinking skills
- Strategic Planning/implementation/analytical and problem-solving skills
- Influencing skills at senior management level (Sales, Finance, GM, Operations, Purchasing, Planning)
- Proficient knowledge of demand planning and supply planning systems/tools. (Syteline, etc.)
- Hold cross functional teams accountable to S&OP process.
- Understanding of P&L and Supply Chain Costs impact of tactical decisions.
- Proven capacity of bringing new ideas and mobilize teams to improve their practices
- Able to effectively manage indirect and functional relationships
- Presentation skills, ability to analyze and succinctly present data to various functions within the organization (operations and business).
- Advanced knowledge of Excel, Power BI, and experience using ERP systems.
Experience & Education
- BS degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Economics, Business or related discipline.
- MBA preferred, but not required.
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in Planning and 5+ years leading supply chain planning for multiple business units in a high-volume high mix manufacturing environment.
Physical Requirements
- May require up to 50 travel to different sites, suppliers, or customer locations, both locally and internationally.
- Ability to move freely around the facility, including the warehouse, production floor, and office areas.
- Walking and standing for extended periods, often on concrete or uneven surfaces.
- Occasionally lifting and carrying items, typically not exceeding 30 pounds.
- Moving and positioning materials or equipment as needed.
- Comfortable working in various environments, including offices, warehouses, and manufacturing floors.
- Exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures, and the ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when required.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
For informational purposes only, the range for annual base salary for this role is $183000 to $215000 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company’s Executive Bonus Plan, paid out up to 40 of the applicable annual base salary, based on the Company’s performance in the prior calendar year. Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company&39;s medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan.
The position will be eligible to participate in the Company’s Long-Term Incentive Program
This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. &39;Green Card Holder&39;), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.
