Supply Chain Manager
The primary objective of this position will be to assume direct responsibility of end-to-end supply chain from demand to supply for all products supported at the High Bridge facility. The position will include direct management of global material planning and overall material planning for High Bridge manufacturing including presenting availability of materials used for assigned key accounts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute cost-reduction strategies for material procurement and logistics.
- Plan demand and supply for raw materials, semi-finished, and finished products from contract manufacturers and overseas partners.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers, implementing yearly cost-reduction plans while maintaining quality.
- Collaborate with the R&D team to develop NPI sourcing plans, alternate sourcing for long-lead items, and cost estimations.
- Identify and develop new sources for contract manufacturing and participate in the supplier selection process.
- Lead the supply chain team to excel in material planning, execution, and serve as a liaison between HB procurement and Asia factories for material movement.
- Oversee hands-on procurement and material planning, including direct team management at the High Bridge facility.
- Implement strategies for pricing, delivery, and contractual negotiations.
- Monitor and reduce inventory levels at the High Bridge warehouse through JIT, Kanban, and VMI agreements.
- Establish Purchasing and Logistics KPIs, including inventory valuation and Purchase Price Variance (PPV).
- Define and implement best practices for material planning processes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Preferred 10 years of sourcing experience with electromechanical components and EMS supply chains.
- Proficient understanding of ERP systems; familiarity with SAP ERP and S4 Hana is a plus.
- Advanced knowledge of spreadsheets and logical data analysis.
- Excellent negotiation skills with a proven track record.
- Expertise in risk minimization strategies for the supply chain (e.g., VMI, Kanban).
- Ability to interpret engineering BOMs and technical drawings.
- APICS or ISM certification is a plus.
- Understanding of international shipments and customs logistics.
XP Power provides a safe and healthy working environment that is stimulating and collaborative, where employees are empowered to make a real difference. We place our people at the heart of everything we do. We understand that if we provide our people with the ultimate experience, they will provide the ultimate experience to our customers.
We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for full-time Employee-only coverage; you share the cost of coverage for your dependents
- Company Paid Bonus (Percentage dependent on Company profitability and individual performance)
- Company 401(k) Match (up to 6%)
- Mental Health Benefits
- Paid Time Off (Accrued per pay period starting at 3 weeks per year)
- 13 Company Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off for Volunteer Work (up to 8 hours per year)
- Employer Paid Supplemental Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Veterinary Pet Insurance
- Company Social Events held throughout the year
- A Friendly Culture Where People Collaborate and Strive for Excellence
Listed as a FTSE 250 company on the London Stock Exchange we are a fast-growing business, serving our global blue-chip customer base from 29 locations across Europe, North America, and Asia. We are extremely proud and committed to our culture that values Customer Focus, Flexibility, Knowledge, Speed, and Integrity.
Joining our team means you’ll work in a high performing global organisation where employees collaborate and strive to make XP Power the first-choice power solutions provider delivering the ultimate experience for our customers and our people.