About Key Technology:

Key Technology has been providing innovative solutions to the food industry since 1948. We are a global leader in the design and manufacture of food processing technology. Our products range from conveying, digital sorting, and process automation technologies. Our ongoing innovations provide increased control, continuous processing, and longer machine life–in processed fruits and vegetables, nuts, dried fruit, fresh-cut produce and more. Here we continually strive to find and fulfill our customers’ growing needs.

 

Position Summary:

The Director of Supply Chain directs the organization's overall supply chain operations including purchasing, inventory, selection of suppliers, and distribution of finished goods.  They develop and implement supply chain strategies & processes that ensure the achievement of organization goals.  They will negotiate purchase agreements to ensure optimal contracts, pricing, and lead times.  They will utilize data monitoring and analytics to evaluate past performance, trends, forecast inventory, manage inventory, and distribution of finished goods. 

The Director of Supply Chain will have direct reports including, but may not be limited to, Strategic Buyers.  They will be responsible for maintaining low costs while striving for high efficiency and on time deliveries.  They direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in sourcing and procurement; playing a critical role in new product development related to supply chain needs.

 

Essential Responsibilities:

Develops sourcing strategies to reduce overall costs considering working capital. Experience with contract and Master Supplier Agreements (MSA’s) development and negotiation. Develops processes that are robust and expandable to a growing domestic & international operations environment. Ability to work with other Operating Companies, OC’s, to ensure alignment of overall supply chain activities.  Manages and executes inventory management strategies and develop processes with other functional groups to eliminate and reduce obsolete inventory. Works with other departments such as Engineering, Service, Quality, Finance, Sales, and Operations to develop and execute material cost reduction strategies including but not limited to Low Cost Country Sources (LCCS), negotiation, and product re-design. Responsible for supplier development and management methodologies. Supports ERP upgrades, experience with Dynamics 365 is preferred. Day to day activities that can be performed through the team, or by this position include:      Employee and organizational development. Process development and continuous improvement of flow of good. Purchase requisition execution allowing on time machine build assembly. Reviews requisitions for compliance with company procedures. Resolves NCR issues in a timely manner with suppliers. Supplier management and corrective action response process ownership Develops budgets that include labor, controllable expense items, and working capital items. Analyzes these budgets for compliance with company objectives. Inventory management including accuracy, turns, safety stock levels, and E&O inventory analysis. Experience managing Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) contract manufacturers. Guides the buying team to meet production and aftermarket demands. Formulates and executes sourcing strategies, tools, and programs that align with organizational objectives. Devises supplier-specific strategies in alignment with the company's vision and collaborates with internal stakeholders to establish vendor compliance initiatives. Crafts vendor inventory programs and offers demand planning insights to vital suppliers. Vigilantly monitors planning and procurement practices to secure the best pricing and delivery performance, while effectively managing working capital. Negotiates, establishes, and oversees supplier contracts, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and expectations. Spearheads the identification of new supply sources and nurtures existing vendor relationships. Collaborates directly with product development and engineering teams to support sourcing activities and supplier selection. Develops, documents, and upholds standard operating procedures for supply chain and procurement. Collaborates with plant personnel to optimize inventories and increase inventory turns. Implement lean practices and principles. Continuously assesses cost-effectiveness by scrutinizing transactions for accuracy in pricing, adherence to agreement terms, and supplier performance compliance. Leads necessary inventory adjustments in response to external factors such as shortages or changes in forecasts, lead times, engineering, and part usage. Pioneers cost-saving initiatives to achieve year-over-year savings. Designs and implements key performance indicators to monitor departmental performance and takes corrective actions as needed. Consistently evaluates, tracks and analyzes supplier quality, delivery, and service performance, while coordinating corrective actions as required. In-depth knowledge of safety procedures and practices in supply chain management. Other duties as assigned.

 

Position Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Global Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Operations Management with 10 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Microsoft AX or D365 APICS training SQL experience and or Power BI considered plus Superb leadership and communication skills. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Mechanical or electrical aptitude and ability to read and interpret CAD drawings for a range of product commodities. ERP experience

Travel

May include domestic or international travel, up to 25% of the time.

 

Why Join Key Technology?

Key Technology offers a competitive benefits package for all full-time employees, including the following:

Medical coverage through your choice of a high deductible health plan or a PPO plan. All plans include prescription drug coverage. Flexible spending accounts, when allowed by tax laws. Health Savings Accounts (HSA), when allowed by tax laws. Dental and Vision Coverage Paid life insurance and disability insurance, and options to purchase additional coverage. Paid Maternity Leave Optional coverages include Long-term Care, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance 401k plan with a 100% match on the first 3% of employee contributions, and 50% on the next 2% of contributions (4% match if you contribute 5% of pay) Educational Assistance reimbursement Accrued paid time off (PTO) 10 paid holidays annually