Project Manager – Supplier Development

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• Negotiate, plan, initiate, and manage supplier development projects and ensure adherence to budget, schedule and scope
• Plan and conduct logistic development workshops onsite at the supplier’s location
• Work with the supply base to identify and improve suppliers with performance, capacity, and delivery challenges
• Arrange and conduct plant audits and determine supplier capabilities and recommend opportunities for improvement
• Develop supplier improvement plans for suppliers that cannot meet our needs and support change initiatives. Create alternatives and options for supplier performance issues
• Analyze supplier capacity data and perform mathematical calculations to determine if they have the ability to meet our requirements
• Create and maintain performance metrics that track how individual and collective supplier are meeting our needs
• Review potential new suppliers to determine capabilities and ability to meet our needs
• Keep management and project members informed of the project status, schedules, meetings and problems (or potential problems) on a regular basis
• Provide training and information to internal and external personnel as needed
• Input, audit and reconcile supplier information into Logistics computer system
• Support Rolls-Royce Solutions Americas continuous improvement initiatives and the implementation of a standardized process approach utilizing common forms, measurements, and structure
• Maintain open communication between internal departments, management, and suppliers
• Performs special projects on time and within budget
• Promote a compliance culture in area of responsibility and live the letter and the spirit of the Rolls-Royce Code of Conduct
• Perform special projects as required.

Project Manager – Supplier Development

MTU Aiken Plant (Graniteville, SC)

Logistics and Materials Management

EXEMPT

MUS – Salaried

Required:

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement or Business Administration and 5 years of experience in materials management, planning/scheduling or supplier development/audits; or 9 years of experience in materials management, planning/scheduling or supplier development/audits
• Minimum of 1 year’s project leadership experience, directing and coordinating the activities of others
• Strong knowledge of business and management principles involved in supply chain management, strategic planning, resource allocation, customer service, production methods, information technology and coordination of people and resources
• Excellent knowledge of modern inventory management principles
• Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills, when problems are complex
• Excellent organizational, planning and follow up skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent skills in SAP/R3 or SAP Hana
• Strong understanding of computer applications and/or controlled systems
• Strong level of interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with others
• Must be available to work all shifts and/or flexible hours. Willingness to travel nationally and internationally
• Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite

Preferred:

• Familiar with plant operations/equipment and engine related components.
• Experience with plant auditing for performance and capacity
• Familiar with low volume supplier challenges.
• Knowledge of diesel engine manufacturing
• Knowledge of MTU products, policies and procedures

Work Conditions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Daily work is performed in an office environment where the employee is regularly requested to use a computer.

This position has a traditional work schedule (Monday through Friday).

While performing physical demands of the work environment, employees are regularly requested to sit and manipulate small items such as a keyboard or mouse.

There are no specific vision requirements for this position.

Equipment:

Computer, Copier, Phone, Fax

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Office (First)

Regular

Full Time