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7/29/2008
From the Desk of….
David T. Bushery, CPC
Bushery Associates
508-541-3900
BusheryAssoc@comcast.net
Senior Buyer-Mechanical Components
Leading medical device Company has this immediate need!
Responsibilities
Prepare/maintain commodity plans with focus on inventory reduction, cost
reductions, technology roadmap, best-in-class source of supply;
Evaluate supply chain/supplier cost structure, perform make-buy
analysis, negotiate supply agreement, i.e. KANBAN’s, Vendor managed
inventory;
Select/evaluate suppliers, manage open orders on mechanical commodities
(molded plastics, sheet metal, etc.), participate on cross-functional
teams;
Requirements
BS degree, CPM , 5+ years of hands-on, global, strategic/tactical
sourcing experience of mechanical components. Medical device experience
desired;
Strong negotiation skills, ability to read situations quickly, effective
listening skills, ability to mediate tough agreements/settle disputes
equitably;
Strong customer focus, dedication to meeting/exceeding expectations of
internal/external customers;
Strong Planning skills, ability to accurately scope out the
length/difficulty of tasks/projects, set objectives/goals, ability to
break down larger assignments/issues into process steps, allowing focus
on “critical few.”
Immediate Needs!
CONTACT: Dave Bushery
508-541-3900 BusheryAssoc@comcast.net
7/24/2008
We have been retained by an
award winning national home builder to identify a Purchasing Director
for their New England operation.
Over the last four years, our client has made a commitment to implement
an executable, strategic vision to reinvent the procurement/supply chain
function.
This person would be responsible for leading these efforts for the New
England business unit. They will work with functional experts at
corporate to design/develop/ implement a new procurement/supply chain
operation. Some key initiatives include:
· Simplification of materials spend.
· Unbundling of labor and materials.
· Optimizing a national, regional and local spend.
· Developing an effective supply chain/logistics operation (including
leveraging 3PL's) to manage material flow to the work site.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone that enjoys the change
management process. If you know of anyone that might be interested in
this opportunity, or would like more information, please contact me.
Thanks in advance for your assistance.
Troy R. Grabel
Recruiter Academy
248-814-4099
248-396-0378
7/24/2008
From the Desk of….
David T. Bushery, CPC
Bushery Associates
508-541-3900
BusheryAssoc@comcast.net
Supply Chain Manager
Stable, growing medical device company has immediate need!
Overview
This position manages the supply chain, from suppliers to customers, and
strives to deliver the right product at the right time, at the least
total supply chain cost. The incumbent manages the following functions:
Sales Forecasting, Master Planning, Production Planning, Purchasing,
Cycle Counting, Logistics and Distribution. In addition, this position
is responsible for Inventory and Order Fulfillment Performance.
Responsibilities
Monitor production vs. plan, inventory levels (days on hand), customer
service levels, capacity utilization, forecast accuracy, on-time
delivery, purchase price variance and other key performance metrics and
take appropriate action when necessary to meet objectives;
Develop strategies and efficient plans to utilize production
capabilities, while satisfying demands and minimizing total supply chain
costs;
Manage the Sales Forecasting process to minimize demand variability and
ensure production and financial forecasts are aligned;
Develop a Master Plan to balance supply and demand and raise issues in a
timely manner to ensure forecasted demand can be fulfilled cost
effectively and that capacity is being properly utilized;
Lead Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) Meetings and raise supply and
demand issues and opportunities;
Plan and purchase materials to ensure availability in order to satisfy
demand while controlling costs and minimizing investment;
Accountable for purchase price activities (i.e. sourcing, quotations,
negotiations, terms of sale, carrier selection, payment terms, mode of
transportation, supply agreements, purchase orders, etc.) to maximize
the value of goods and services procured and minimize potential
liabilities;
Develop strategies to maximize customer service when supply disruptions
or shortages are anticipated (i.e. substitute materials, alternate
methods, new sources, rationing, allocations, etc.);
Analyze make vs. buy options to ensure in-house production costs are
competitive to the market;
Develop inventory strategies for new product launches to ensure product
availability, prevent stock-outs and to minimize excess and obsolete
inventories;
Ensure planning and purchasing ERP parameters (i.e. lead-time, order
policy codes, yield factors, safety stocks, routers, effective dates,
etc.) are complete and accurate;
Determine what materials need to be delivered and when in order to
achieve desired customer service levels, while minimizing inventory
investment and total supply chain costs;
Minimize surplus and obsolete inventories and manage product phase-outs
to minimize shortages and financial liabilities;
Build/maintain strong relationships throughout the supply chain, from
suppliers to customers, and negotiate, implement and maintain supply
contracts when deemed necessary;
Develop and redesign business processes which will improve overall
supply chain performance;
Financially responsible for departmental budgets, material standard
costs and inventory forecasts, while ensuring performance to budget;
Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company
regulations, policies and procedures for Health, Safety and
Environmental compliance.
Requirements
BS degree required, MBA and CPM/APICS certifications desired and 8+
years experience managing supply chain within FDA regulated, Lean
manufacturing environment;
Requires strong experience in the areas of project planning, strategic
global sourcing, sales forecasting, master planning, production
planning, cycle counting, logistics, inventory management and
distribution;
Must be proficient with ERP system (BPCS), Sales Forecasting
applications, and MS Office. Experience with Crystal Reporting desired;
Must have proven ability to analyze/plan manufacturing and supplier
activity to meet customer requirements, while minimizing inventory
investment and total supply chain costs;
Requires strong negotiation, presentation and diplomacy skills, with the
ability to make trade-off decisions in a timely manner based upon facts,
weighing the options and understanding the impact of decisions;
Strong knowledge of supply chain drivers that affect financial
performance (i.e. lead-times, inventory drivers, transportation costs,
material and production cost drivers, etc.);
Knowledge of various materials replenishment techniques (i.e. MTS, MTO,
CTO, KANBAN, Min/Max, etc.);
Requires ability to work effectively within a team environment while
supervising small Buyer/Planner staff, and demonstrated leadership,
interpersonal, self-motivational skills;
Requires strategic thinking, without losing sight of customer focus.
Must be able to travel with purpose when called upon and history of job
stability and progression.
Immediate Need!
Contact: Dave Bushery
508-541-3900
BusheryAssoc@comcast.net
7/22/2008
Currently recruiting for:
Manufacturing Manager
This well established client has carved out a premiere position in their
marketplace making them very profitable over the years. This
Manufacturing Manager is responsible for a 40 person production
facility. Responsibilities include:
Initiate and implement manufacturing procedures and programs to improve
efficiency and quality
Evaluate and implement changes to current quality control procedures
Implement cost reduction programs
Develop and maintain manufacturing specifications, bills of material and
other related manufacturing documents for new and existing products
Design manufacturing specifications, techniques and procedures for new
product development
Responsible for ensuring on-time delivery to internal customers
Requirements:
BS degree
Working knowledge of production methods, quality control procedures and
process engineering
Capable of excelling in a hands-on, entrepreneurial environment
4+ years experience in a manufacturing environment
Assets:
Prior production management
Previous experience supervising personnel
Knowledge of metal coatings (plating, painting, PVD)
Knowledge of lean manufacturing processes
3D CAD software experience (Pro/Engineer preferred)
Exposure to foundry, machine shop, plating and ceramics manufacturing
Location: Fall River
Compensation: $70-90K depending on the selected candidates depth and
breadth of experience and expertise in manufacturing management.
Leslie Gabriele
Gabriele & Company
Recruiters for Manufacturing and Materials
www.gabrieleandcompany.com
781-276-7999
2 Emery Road Bedford, MA 01730-1061
7/22/2008
Manager Procurement and
Supply Chain – Boston Metrowest
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and implement sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, and
develop supply agreements for raw materials, equipment, commodities, and
services that help ensure cost effectiveness and reliability.
Develop, implement, and lead critical supply management initiatives to
enhance the supply base and facilitate cost improvements throughout the
company’s procurement system.
Manage an effective logistics system for inventory management and
product delivery that ensures customer satisfaction while meeting the
company’s business and regulatory objectives.
Manage and ensure the effectiveness of the Supply Chain staff.
Oversee and support the company’s ERP and documentation systems as they
relate to supply chain operations and procurement.
Support supplier selection and verification activities via audits,
research, references, and other methods as required.
Provide periodic reports, analyses, and plans related to supply chain
issues and metrics ranging from short-term to long-term consideration.
Ensure that all external suppliers and internal supply chain systems
meet relevant cGMP, SHE, and other regulatory requirements and
guidelines.
Perform procurement duties in support of the business relevant to MRP,
capital needs, and commodities as required.
Coordinate and support the cross-functional teams required to achieve
supply chain goals and objectives.
Develop and implement continuous improvement efforts within areas of
responsibility.
Other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED:
The minimum education required for holding the position is a technical
BS Degree. A degree in Chemistry or a related field is preferred, but
relevant experience may be substituted.
The position requires 7+ years of experience in procurement and supply
chain management within the biotechnology, pharmaceutical or fine
chemicals industries.
Strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities a must.
Experience with developing and integrating collaborative supply chain
partnerships a must.
Specific APICS courses or certification related to Supply Chain
Management are a plus.
The jobholder must have excellent PC skills and be fully familiar with
MRP-II principles and ERP applications that support planning. Experience
specifically with Oracle is a highly preferred.
A proven track record in establishing procurement and materials
management systems a must.
Excellent and proven negotiation skills a must.
Analytical thinking, excellent problem solving skills, concern for
impact and ability to explain complicated issues to different levels in
the organization are a must for the position.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills a must.
Interested candidates can forward a resume to resumes@scigenium.com or
via post to
SciGenium, Inc.
PO 380916
Cambridge MA 02238
6/26/2008
Import/Export and Shipping
Manager
The client:
Very profitable, established client is one of the luxury industry's
fastest growing wholesalers companies and is recognized as the lead
brand in their marketplace.
The Job:
Newly created position; reports to the Vice President of Manufacturing.
This manager is responsible for directing and implementing all aspects
of import/export operations, working with both domestic and foreign
shippers, and coordinating necessary paperwork and documentation in
compliance with tariff and customs regulations. S/he will manage the
shipping department. This manager is responsible for budget management,
ensuring all shipping invoices are charged at negotiated rates and
investigation and resolution of discrepancies.
1. Plan and direct flow of goods for import/export and domestic traffic
2. Oversee preparation of documents, including letters of credit, filing
tariffs, including letters of credit, license agreements, ATA carnets,
and miscellaneous correspondence
3. Ensure paperwork complies with customs regulations
4. Maintain close liaison among agents, brokers, shippers and carriers
5. Expedite movement of goods in and out of countries through thorough
knowledge of shipping regulations; resolve custom delays and best
practices
6. Manage billing and collecting fees for shipments
7. Supervise and coordinate activities of employees in the shipping
department
8. Oversee outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy,
completeness, and condition of shipments
9. Study and standardize procedures to improve efficiency of the
department
This is not the typical logistics manager job. The combination of skills
required are as follows:
· BS degree
· Recent and relevant import/export experience
· Comprehensive knowledge of shipping regulations, letters of credit,
license agreements etc.
· Proficiency with ERP/MRP software and spreadsheet applications
· Experience streamlining shipping department resulting in improved
efficiencies
· International shipping experience
· Turnkey manufacturing experience
· Any consumer or retail industry experience is an asset
Location: downtown Boston (quite close to South Station)
Compensation: $ 70-85K + bonus + fully paid benefits
Gabriele & Company
Recruiters for Manufacturing and Materials
www.gabrieleandcompany.com
781-276-7999
2 Emery Road Bedford, MA 01730-1061
6/12/2008
From the Desk of….
David T. Bushery, CPC
Bushery Associates
508-541-3900
BusheryAssoc@comcast.net
Strategic Sourcing Manager – Legal Services
Major medical device Company has this immediate need!
Responsibilities
Develop/implement sourcing strategies in conjunction with the Company’s
Legal function to reduce external legal costs without compromising
quality;
Negotiate major legal, indirect and technology contracts, developing
new strategic supplier relationships and driving implementation of Legal
procurement processes across all sites for the Company;
Work closely with the Company’s Legal (General Counsel/attorneys),
Finance, Purchasing and Office Managers to build consensus for
direction;
Track actual cost savings against internal goals/objectives, perform
detailed analysis of spend data, and implement programs to ensure
continued recognition of cost savings.
Requirements
BS degree is required, advanced degree and CPM is preferred, and J.D.
degree will also be strongly considered. 10+ years relevant strategic
legal sourcing experience is required, preferably from within FDA
environment;
Must have proven history of successful project management and
negotiation skills/cost-savings, a good understanding of ERP systems
(SAP experience is ideal) and electronic legal invoice processing
systems;
This person must have exceptional business/leadership skills and be
capable of building relationships and effectively influence others at
all levels within the organization and outside it to attain the most
beneficial results;
Must possess deep category experience in the sourcing of Legal Services
and have the savvy to communicate this experience in such a way that
conveys a mastery of the subject without seeming overbearing;
Requires the ability to write/execute contracts and travel when
necessary, with purpose.
Immediate Need!
CONTACT: Dave Bushery
508-541-3900
BusheryAssoc@comcast.net
6/6/2008
Supply Chain Director
Provide leadership in the development & management of all aspects of the
supply chain for this virtual manufacturer. Transition of HW designs to
contract manufacturer. Manage NPI process.
Locate, survey, & approve sources of supply. Drive decisions thru
Sourcing Team.
Manage the development & execution of volume purchase agreements. Manage
negotiation strategies.
Manage resolution of major technical or quality supply issues.
Responsible for overall outsourcing relationship with an emphasis on
developing and measuring metrics in the areas of cost, inventory,
flexibility, and delivery. Oversee all aspects of supplier management.
Ensure supplier flexibility plans support overall supply chain strategy.
Manage inventory efforts in reaching and maintaining goals established.
· Program Manager for New product introductions.
· Manage staff of 3; this is a hands on job.
Requirements:
1. Bachelors degree, Masters preferred
2. 7+ years management of worldwide Supply Chain; well-rounded
understanding of electronics and specific technical commodity expertise
3. Recent and direct management of Inventory, Contract Manufacturers,
VMI agreements, Asian suppliers, New Product Introductions
4. Recent working knowledge of the latest global supply chain outsourced
/ virtual model practices
5. Significant negotiation skills
6. ERP expertise
7. Experience managing Tier 1 EMS providers, Asian & European suppliers
and electronic distributors is required.
8. Electronic component & electro mechanical commodity expertise
9. Travel 10%
Location: Southborough / Hudson, MA
Compensation: the base salary can go well into the 100ʼs and will
directly reflect the level of expertise in virtual electronics supply
chain management
5/27/2008
Materials Planner/Production Control Coordinator (see below job
overview). Position is full-time, 1st shift, PERM/DIRECT HIRE at the
start. Planned salary range in the 35K-45K range, depending on
experience.
Please review the position information below, forward an updated Word
formatted resume to
skipc@needjobs.com , refer to job code 7536/SC, provide your
availability and desired RATE range. (MUST PROVIDE RATE)
Position Title and Overview Skills:
Material Planner/Production Control Coordinator
Summary:
Plans and establishes production schedules. Monitors materials
inventories, tracks progress of production, and reviews factors which
affect schedules.
Strong knowledge of MS ACCESS and MS EXCEL
Requires a high school diploma with 2-4 years of experience in inventory
control and planning in a manufacturing environment. Familiar with
standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision.
Primary Responsibilities:
Production scheduling for industrial products.
Set up and maintain database.
Maintain hazardous materials program and database.
Planning, organizing, and assisting in the coordination of all
manufacturing information technology, including enterprise resource
planning system, manufacturing data collection and processing, in order
to meet company objectives.
Directing, coordinating, and supervising the release of all production
routers and quality inspection data collection forms in accordance with
quality procedure. Recording inspections at stages of production,
showing status of product and dimensional checks, providing number of
parts received and processed at each operation throughout production,
and providing a record of traceability for the job. .
Experience and Qualifications:
High School diploma
2-4 years of related experience
Computer literate (Microsoft Office) ACCESS and EXCEL
ERP experience
E. Skip Cook
New England Engineers & Designers, Inc.
d/b/a NEED Personnel Placement
212 Carnegie Row
Norwood, MA 02062
(P) 781-769-4390
(F) 781-769-1245
Email: skipc@needjobs.com
www.needjobs.com
5/27/08
Commodity Manager
{2 Positions – 1 for PCB’s & 1 for Mechanical Components}
Leading laser technologies Company has these immediate needs!
*The following Responsibilities & Requirements apply for both positions*
Responsibilities
Prepare/maintain comprehensive commodity plans with a focus on
inventory reduction, material cost reduction, technology roadmap, and
best-in-class source of supply;
Evaluate supply chain and supplier cost structure, perform make-buy
analysis and negotiate supply agreement, i.e. KANBAN’s, Vendor managed
inventory;
Select/evaluate suppliers, manage open orders on assigned commodities,
and participate on cross-functional teams;
Inform Operations Management of commodity strategies and their impact
on manufacturing.
Requirements
BS degree, CPM certification desired, and 7+ years of relevant,
hands-on, global, strategic and tactical sourcing experience (again, 1
position is specifically for PCB commodity, the other is specifically
for Mechanical commodities). Medical device industry experience is a
plus;
Must have strong negotiation skills, the ability to read situations
quickly, effective listening skills, and the ability to mediate tough
agreements/settle disputes equitably (i.e. find common ground/achieve
cooperation;
Requires a strong customer focus, with dedication to meeting/exceeding
the expectation/requirements of internal/external customers. Must
provide information to individuals that allow them to make accurate
decisions;
Must have strong Planning skills, with ability to accurately scope out
the length/difficulty of tasks/projects, set objectives/goals, and the
ability to break down larger assignments/issues into process steps,
allowing for immediate action on the “critical few” and placing the
“trivial many” aside. Requires the ability to anticipate future
consequences and trends accurately, and create competitive and
break-through strategies/plans;
Must have the ability to clearly and succinctly listen and express
oneself in a variety of settings and methods.
*Among the results that will be used to measure success in these
positions are:
Material Cost by Module
Raw Material Inventory
Material availability
Incoming Supplier Quality Performance
Immediate Needs!
CONTACT: Dave Bushery
508-541-3900
BusheryAssoc@comcast.net
5/4/08
Job
Summary: 3 positions currently open – focusing on Purchasing, Shop
Floor/Manufacturing and Engineering
The goal of this position is to manage the leaning of the Inventory
management processes at all sites with a goal of reducing inventories to
a manageable and profitable level while improving on time delivery to
our customers.
Responsibilities to Include:
This position requires the effective use of business process knowledge
and experience to effectively decide if the solution is process or
system. By changing configuration settings in most major ERP systems one
can modify how the system behaves to better support the changing
business requirements. This position would perform these configuration
changes when required.
A learning business is constantly looking for ways to become more
efficient in how it uses information to solve business problems. The
Business Systems Analyst is responsible for supporting the organization
at all sites with better access to information to enable informed
decision making. To that end, this position designs reporting solutions
and writes functional specifications to provide better data visibility
to the organization. Works with IT to develop and test all solutions.
Reviews system data to troubleshoot "problems" with the system to
determine if the problem is in the data or is exposing the need for
additional coaching or mentoring. Within complex ERP systems there are
many data elements that determine how the system behaves (e.g. lead
times, lot sizing, MRP type). Oftentimes when a user is not obtaining
the expected results from a transaction it is because the underlying
"foundation" data is not properly set up and can lead to poor decision
making or simply user frustration. This position would troubleshoot
these issues to get to the root causes and corrective action of user
reported problems. Sometimes the solution to a business problem is in
the process analysis and improvement and sometimes it's a software
solution.
Education:
BS in Business or Systems or equivalent
Position Requirements:
Working knowledge of one or more SAP modules (or other major ERP System)
in an Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing environment with specific
focus in the areas of Procurement.
APICS certification or study is desirable.
Any advanced ERP training (e.g. SAP, Oracle) is desirable.
3-5 Supervisory experience in Operations Systems or Materials Management
10 years experience in one or more of the disciplines in materials
management
Multiple years of IT experience or interfacing with IT for software
solution improvement and/or development
Proficiency in computing software such as Excel or M/S Access (or other
similar query tools).
This position requires use of information which is subject to the
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be
U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'),
Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Additional Information:
FLSA Status: Exempt
Direct Reports: 0
Travel Requirements: 50%
Textron is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V)
Jamie Delemeester, CDR
Textron Corporate
Sourcing Specialist, Talent Acquisition Center
Office 248-203-1580
Fax 401-457-2784
jdelemeester@textron.com
www.textron.com/careers
A 2008 Most Admired Company
-- Fortune Magazine
5/2/08
Materials/Production Control Coordinator
Summary:
Plans and establishes production schedules. Monitors materials
inventories, tracks progress of production, and reviews factors which
affect schedules.
Strong knowledge of MS ACCESS and MS EXCEL
Requires a high school diploma with 2-4 years of experience in inventory
control and planning in a manufacturing environment. Familiar with
standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision.
Primary Responsibilities:
Production scheduling for industrial products.
Set up and maintain database.
Maintain hazardous materials program and database.
Planning, organizing, and assisting in the coordination of all
manufacturing information technology, including enterprise resource
planning system, manufacturing data collection and processing, in order
to meet company objectives.
Directing, coordinating, and supervising the release of all production
routers and quality inspection data collection forms in accordance with
quality procedure. Recording inspections at stages of production,
showing status of product and dimensional checks, providing number of
parts received and processed at each operation throughout production,
and providing a record of traceability for the job. .
Experience and Qualifications:
High School diploma
2-4 years of related experience
Computer literate (Microsoft Office) ACCESS and EXCEL
ERP experience
Regards,
Skip
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
E. Skip Cook
New England Engineers & Designers, Inc.
d/b/a NEED Personnel Placement
212 Carnegie Row
Norwood, MA 02062
(P) 781-769-4390
(F) 781-769-1245
Email: skipc@needjobs.com
www.needjobs.com
5/2/08
Manager of Supply Chain
Manage a team of Buyer/Planners responsible for ensuring raw material
and component availability in support of Business Unit production plan.
- Manage the personnel and processes that support raw material,
component and capital equipment acquisition. Implement the metrics and
corrective action necessary to ensure effectiveness.
- Implement techniques such as Supplier EDI, Vendor Managed Inventories,
kanbans and consignment programs to dramatically reduce costs and
inventories.
- Create and implement formal commodity strategies.
- Assist in evaluation, selection and continuous improvement of
alternative suppliers.
- Maintain close contact with new product introduction teams.
- Participate in Make v. Buy decisions.
- Optimize raw material inventory levels.
Qualifications-
· BS degree
· Last 7+ years managing a Purchasing department for an electronics
company
· Recent electronics component Purchasing Management experience with
Direct Material spend of at least $20M.
· Comprehensive international procurement experiences
· Initiation of effective programs to identify and qualify of 2nd source
suppliers.
· MRP experience a must.
· Proven record of managing and implementing advanced supply chain
techniques: EDI, Vendor Managed Inventories, kanbans and consignment
programs.
· Recent experience negotiating electronics contracts at the highest
levels.
· Track record of fostering continuous improvement among team members.
Location: near Peabody/Essex MA area
Compensation: base salary in the low 100's range + bonus
Gabriele & Company
Recruiters for Manufacturing and Materials
www.gabrieleandcompany.com
781-276-7999
2 Emery Road Bedford, MA 01730-1061
5/2/08
Director of Operations
This is a growing, highly profitable, fast paced instrumentation
company. This Director will manage production, manufacturing
engineering, quality and the entire supply chain. Client is aggressively
pursuing LEAN.
Primary responsibilities:
Develop and manage processes, operations, facility and staff to meet
company performance objectives for quality, on-time delivery and costs.
Reduce operational costs and improve gross margins.
Improve production efficiency and utilization.
Establish group goals.
Improve supply chain performance.
Prepare operating budgets and plans.
Provide development opportunities, performance management processes and
a team-oriented environment for managers and staff (200 people).
Required:
BS degree ; MBA degree an asset
Minimum of 5 years experience leading 200+ person manufacturing and
supply chain operation
Mechanical / electro mechanical manufacturing experience
Machine shop knowledge is a plus
Track record of customer orientation; Process driven, fact based, focus
on continuous improvement, results oriented
Comprehensive Quality systems understanding
Six sigma or LEAN background
Significant Materials management experience
Location: 495/Route 2 area in MA
Compensation: 100-150K plus bonus potential
Gabriele & Company
Recruiters for Manufacturing and Materials
www.gabrieleandcompany.com
781-276-7999
2 Emery Road Bedford, MA 01730-1061
3/1/08
Senior
Procurement Specialist – Parcel Supply Chain
Leading global designer & manufacturer of X-ray inspection systems used
by governments and major corporations to combat terrorism, smuggling,
illegal immigration and trade fraud has this immediate need!
Responsibilities
Sourcing and planning of materials for Parcel production including Gemini,
SmartCheck and 101;
Position has a primary role in supporting the UPC, the production cost
reduction plan and all aspects of managing cost;
Take lead role in supporting the Supply Chain team to accomplish goals
related to material supply, supplier management, inventory control,
sourcing and product cost;
Hands-on support a high level of ongoing Supply Chain activity including
purchase order generation and related activity;
Provide business-critical Supply Chain coverage for the Parcel Supply
Chain Team;;
Requirements
BS in Business or Technical discipline, CPM and/or CPIM certification and
10+ years experience in procurement and materials role, including broad
base of procurement experience with electrical, mechanical, and
commercial commodities (PCBs, cables, sheet metal, etc.);
Ability to support a high transaction workload within a fast-paced
environment;
Demonstrated experience and results driving direct material cost
reduction;
High mix, low volume experience within an OEM manufacturing business;
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications;
Prior Service materials management experience, including global depot
support;
Prior experience using Oracle ERP system, and PC proficiency;
Requires excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
and the ability to travel with purpose when necessary.
Immediate need!
Contact: Dave Bushery
508-541-3900
BusheryAssoc@comcast.net
Logistics
Coordinator
Global leader in the forest products trade & transportation industry has
this immediate opportunity available!
Responsibilities
*International & Domestic:
Administration of ocean and domestic inland freight transportation to
support activities of the Company’s Product Export business;
Coordinate the daily activities of a supplier base that best delivers
freight services to all Company offices;
Ensure service contracts and spot rates are consistent with rated BL’s and
approve all freight related invoices;
Communicate to Company offices on conditions relating to freight market;
Work with various third-party logistics providers (i.e. warehouses,
stuffing facilities, brokers) to provide the Company with cost effective
solutions in the support of trading activities.
Key Tasks
*International:
Obtain transportation rates/services to support trading activities. Work
with Sales admin personnel to resolve any operational issues or requests
related to any shipments (i.e. resolving free time issues and any other
responsibilities outlined in specific incoterms);
Provide quarterly insurance activity logs to reconcile insurance
activities. Review Loss Run history and ensure/communicate preventative
measures;
Run weekly Booking activity report and review with Sales admin. Compare
booking activity with order book to ensure all orders have freight
services to meet order deadlines. Conduct cost reconciliations on
freight related invoices;
Maintain rate matrix and service contracts of transportation providers.
Ensure spot rates are included. Review with carrier base on frequent
basis to determine opportunities and validate rate levels;
Conduct weekly communication with key carriers and other logistics service
providers to determine market intelligence that benefits Company;
Review service offerings on major trade lanes and determine if
alternatives/better options exist. Provide Sales group key information
on freight related topics that assist in their economic decision making
(i.e. shipment mode, routing/port options). Respond to ad hoc requests.
*Domestic:
Dispatch/manage inland transportation for lumber department, negotiate
inland transportation rates with flatbed carriers, and obtain rail
freight rates;
Set up inland transportation carrier networks for lumber and set up SOP’s
for specific recurring businesses (i.e. important programs);
Coordinate Customs Broker contacts and monitor performance across various
entry ports.
Requirements
BS degree is preferred, and 3+ years of relevant ocean and inland freight
environment experience is required;
Must have PC proficiency (Word, Excel, Access) and the ability to
multi-task and respond effectively to customer inquiries.
Visible role resolving critical, time-sensitive issues!
Contact: Dave Bushery ASAP
508-541-3900
BusheryAssoc@comcast.net
Buyer
Global manufacturing leader of advanced sensing/measurement instruments
for high growth industries, such as environmental, aerospace/defense,
medical/pharmaceutical, and automotive, has this immediate need!
Responsibilities
Planning/purchasing of materials to meet production/expense requirements;
Establish/develop/maintain supplier relationships to deliver continued
fulfillment, cost reduction, meet quality expectations, and implement
business initiatives;
Lead requests for quotes (RFQ) and Supplier Selection Process, stimulating
competition and gaining deflation;
Develop negotiation plans and conduct negotiations;
Lead and proactively manage issues related to supplier fulfillment;
Drive inventory reduction through improved material planning, supplier
cycle reductions, work in process improvements, vendor managed
inventory, etc.;
Expedite orders as required to ensure deliveries are received within
appropriate time frames;
Coordinate disposition of all non-conformances contract to design
requirements;
Requirements
BS degree in Business, Supply Chain or Engineering and 3+ years of
relevant sourcing, planning and project management experience from
within high volume manufacturing environment;
Requires strong organizational, multi-tasking, situational leadership,
team-player, analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, communication
and negotiation skills;
Must have demonstrated capacity to work effectively in Cross-Functional
teams;
Requires strong knowledge of planning and MRP systems, PC proficiency and
a proven track record of enhancing/maintaining supplier relationships.
Immediate need!
Contact: Dave Bushery
508-541-3900
BusheryAssoc@comcast.net
3/1/08
Senior
Procurement Specialist
Leading global designer & manufacturer of X-ray inspection systems used
by governments and major corporations to combat terrorism, smuggling,
illegal immigration and trade fraud has this immediate need!
Responsibilities
Sourcing and planning of materials for Service parts for Field Service
support as well as new product spares;
Take lead role in securing delivery of service spare parts, including
legacy product support while supporting the Supply Chain team to
accomplish goals related to material supply, supplier management,
inventory control, sourcing and product cost;
Hands-on support a high level of ongoing Supply Chain activity including
purchase order generation and related activity;
Provide business-critical Supply Chain coverage for the Service Group;
Achieve Service and Global Logistics objectives, manage global service
part availability, and manage Service part expenditures and related
programs.
Requirements
BS in Business or Technical discipline, CPM and/or CPIM certification and
10+ years experience in procurement and materials role, including broad
base of procurement experience with electrical, mechanical, and
commercial commodities (PCBs, cables, motors, etc.);
Ability to support a high transaction workload within a fast-paced
environment;
Demonstrated experience and results driving direct material cost
reduction;
High mix, low volume experience within an OEM manufacturing business;
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications;
Prior Service materials management experience, including global depot
support;
Prior experience using Oracle ERP system, and PC proficiency;
Requires excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
and the ability to travel with purpose when necessary.
Immediate need!
Contact: Dave Bushery
508-541-3900
BusheryAssoc@comcast.net
3/1/08
Supply
Chain Manager
Leading global designer & manufacturer of X-ray inspection systems used
by governments and major corporations to combat terrorism, smuggling,
illegal immigration and trade fraud has this immediate need!
Responsibilities
Sourcing and planning of materials in support of assigned product area,
from development through production;
Take leadership role in identifying/implementing the strategic product
cost reduction plan and all aspects of managing cost;
Direct tactical activity within the Supply Chain team to accomplish goals
related to material supply, supplier management, inventory control,
sourcing, and product cost.
Requirements
BS degree, CPM and/or CPIM certification, MBA a +, and 12+ years Supply
Chain and Materials Management experience from within a relevant
manufacturing environment;
Strong contract/sourcing leadership experience with electro-mechanical
commodities (sheet metal, electronics, commercial) and capital
equipment;
Significant depth of experience in driving direct material cost reduction;
Applied materials management experience a an individual contributor or
manager, including strong supervision experience for 3-4 direct reports;
High mix, low volume OEM manufacturing experience;
Experience with complex configured product lines and BOM structures a
plus;
Repetitive electromechanical product experience for an OEM manufacturer is
also a plus;
Experience with benchmark companies with advanced Supply Chain processes
would be very useful and master scheduling/forecasting experience would
be very helpful in this role;
Prior experience using Oracle ERP system, and PC proficiency is required;
Requires excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
and the ability to travel with purpose when necessary.
Immediate need!
Contact: Dave Bushery
508-541-3900
BusheryAssoc@comcast.net
3/1/08
Commodity Manager,
Capital Equipment
{Newly Created Position, Individual Contributor Role}
Global leading manufacturer of specialty chemicals has this immediate
need!
Overview
Responsible for the sourcing of unique, high dollar, low volume Capital
Equipment used in Company plants. Work closely with Engineering and
Manufacturing organizations to specify to vendors the technical needs
and equipment requirements. Negotiation of contracts at local, regional
or global level. Develop/implement purchasing policies/procedures for
capital equipment portfolio. Ensure that all supplies of goods/services
are provided in the most cost effective and efficient manner across the
Company by developing/implementing a purchasing strategy that
incorporates contracts, purchasing tools, and supplier management
techniques as appropriate.
Responsibilities
Develop/implement purchasing strategies that incorporate contracts,
purchasing tools and supplier management techniques. Partner with others
to identify opportunities, aggregate and standardize goods and services
as required to leverage purchasing power and optimize working capital.
Develop strategy, select appropriate purchasing tools & validate with
users;
Select suppliers and negotiate large volume contracts for assigned
portfolio of goods and services. Contracts can be negotiated at local,
regional or global level;
Communicate, implement and execute purchasing strategies, policies and
procedures. Share information and support “best practice” sharing with
Purchasing and ensure interface and communication with inter-related
Company groups;
Ensure the development and review of market intelligence for assigned
portfolio of goods and services;
Assemble/participate/lead cross-functional user teams to identify internal
requirements, promote functional need definition, and validate
strategies;
Review reports and trend analyses related to commodity specific spending
and current status vs. goals. Recommend/implement changes to achieve
cost reductions and efficiencies;
Ensure compliance with Purchasing ethics, Sarbanes-Oxley 404, ISO and
Corporate Standards, Values, audit rules, laws, etc.;
Build/maintain positive business relationships with suppliers/users.
Requirements
BS in technical or business area, CPM, 8+ years demonstrated global
commodity management in Capital Equipment specification/purchasing;
Strong purchasing knowledge within multi-site/multi-national manufacturing
industry, with strong understanding of contract language
terms/conditions/contract design. Solid understanding of business
issues, financial principles and marketplace relating to capital
equipment;
Must have PC proficiency (MS Office suite) and full understanding of
purchasing/inventory systems (JD Edwards), interfaces with Finance,
project, job costing, planning, forecasting;
Requires effective verbal/written communication and presentation skills to
all levels, ability to articulate ideas convincingly and negotiate
contracts/solutions to complex problems;
Must be a leader, with ability to motivate/engage team members and to
travel with purpose when necessary (approximately 10%).
Contact: Dave Bushery
508-541-3900
BusheryAssoc@comcast.net
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