Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Supply Chain Manager

Posted on: 26 Jul 2023

Grand Prairie, TX

Job Description

Alpine, an ITW company, is a leading provider of building component software, equipment, and the industry’s best service to truss manufacturers.? Partnering with our customers, we help to improve their businesses and make them more productive.? We are also a leader in delivering software solutions to homebuilders to increase productivity and profitability.? 

ITW offers its employees a path for advancement, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help employees care for themselves, their families, and their futures. 

The Supply Chain Manager develops and executes supply strategies for existing and new products that maximizes lowest total cost, and meets approved specifications and company quality standards. Manages suppliers and collaborates with Corporate Strategic Sourcing to execute supply chain strategies. 

Develop inventory fulfillment target setting strategies and continuously optimize month on hand inventory performance.
Work closely with all business functions (sales, accounting, HR, engineering, quality, customer service) and effectively utilize Company principles to properly assess and balance the supply and demand needs of the business.
Work with suppliers and internal planning/production functions to position required capacity required to meet/exceed customer delivery expectations.
Drive plant-wide continuous improvement initiatives by maintaining supplier performance scorecards (delivery, cost, quality, freight) resolving supplier performance issues, leading inventory accuracy initiatives, identifying transactional, receiving and shipping improvement opportunities.
Lead team effectively by developing optimum work schedules/workflow, coaching, developing employees, monitoring staff performance, maintaining open communications and fostering teamwork.
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
Manage expense budgets and distribution costs. Ensure timely submittal of accurate cost information and dept. performance metrics.
Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results in a cooperative and supportive manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, Engineering, Industrial Management or equivalent.
APICS/ASCM certification preferred.
Four (4) years materials and/or distribution leadership and two (2) years of production planning or purchasing experience in related industry.
Strong leadership, interpersonal and teamwork abilities. Must show ability to take and give direction in a fast-paced environment with proven ability to lead teams and mentor/develop employees.
Strong organizational, continuous improvement, problem-solving, project management and multitasking skills.
Demonstrated analytical, process improvement, operational planning and safety management ability.
Solid budgetary abilities and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (excel, word, power point etc.) and current ERP systems.
Must be able to travel 20%.

Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Glenview, IL

Illinois Tool Works Inc. manufactures and sells industrial products and equipment worldwide. It operates through seven segments: Automotive OEM; Food Equipment; Test & Measurement and Electronics; Welding; Polymers & Fluids; Construction Products; and Specialty Products. The Automotive OEM segment offers plastic and metal components, fasteners, and assemblies for automobiles, light trucks, and other industrial uses. The Food Equipment segment provides warewashing, cooking, refrigeration, and food processing equipment; kitchen exhaust, ventilation, and pollution control systems; and food equipment maintenance and repair services. The Test & Measurement and Electronics segment produces equipment, consumables, and related software for testing and measuring of materials and structures, as well as equipment and consumables used in the production of electronic subassemblies and microelectronics.

The Welding segment produces arc welding equipment; metal arc welding consumables and related accessories; and metal jacketing and other insulation products for various industrial and commercial applications. The Polymers & Fluids segment produces adhesives, sealants, lubrication and cutting fluids, and fluids and polymers for auto aftermarket maintenance and appearance. The Construction Products segment offers engineered fastening systems and solutions for the residential construction, renovation/remodel, and commercial construction markets.

The Specialty Products segment offers beverage packaging equipment and consumables, product coding and marking equipment and consumables, and appliance components and fasteners. It serves the automotive OEM/tiers, commercial food equipment, construction, general industrial, and automotive aftermarket end markets. The company distributes its products directly to industrial manufacturers, as well as through independent distributors. Illinois Tool Works Inc. was founded in 1912 and is based in Glenview, Illinois.