Job Summary:
Lead the supplier performance of assigned suppliers (steel casting foundry), ensuring Key Result Areas (KRAs) are met. Optimize supply chain effectiveness through continuous improvement processes, sustain supplier performance, and coordinate the deployment of actions in support of critical initiatives. Work closely with Supplier Quality, Materials, and Manufacturing teams to implement Lean concepts at key suppliers, improve performance levels, and reduce lead times.
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Supplier Performance Management:
- Own the delivery performance of assigned suppliers, ensuring 95% On-Time Delivery (OTD) of supplies to sites.
- Lead weekly open order review meetings with suppliers, analyze delays, and create action plans to eliminate root causes.
- Ensure OTD to request date is above 95% by line, and never below 85%.
- Initiate actions to improve lead times by understanding supplier processing sequences and suggesting process improvements.
- Continuous Improvement & Lean Implementation:
- Implement Lean projects for process improvement, lead time cost reduction, and supplier performance optimization.
- Support Fisher site purchasing teams with weekly conference calls involving key suppliers.
- Conduct quarterly Supplier Business Reviews, bring together action points, and follow up for completion.
- Forecast and Capacity Management:
- Maintain forecast consolidation and stocking overview for all assigned suppliers.
- Assess supplier capacity to meet global Flow Controls demand and collaborate with teams to enhance performance.
- Maintain Rough Cut Capacity Plan (RCCP) on a monthly/weekly basis and alert sites when demand spikes beyond allocation.
- Supplier Relationship Management:
- Develop and manage relationships with key supplier Emerson Account Managers.
- Align supplier loading patterns from various sites for specific projects/products as per strategy.
- Ensure regular updates of new product development projects under execution for assigned suppliers.
- Strategic Planning and Long-Term Management:
- Ensure long-term planning and strategy through Supplier Business Reviews.
- Develop structured processes with suppliers to set and track important performance metrics.
- Cross-functional Collaboration:
- Maintain internal relationships with subordinates, peers, cross-functional teams in the Valve Business Unit, and other Emerson Business Units.
Who You Are:
- You establish clear goals with anticipated outcomes and results, monitoring progress regularly.
- You understand the importance and interdependence of internal customer relationships and encourage input and discussion.
- You drive continuous improvement initiatives and mentor suppliers to improve their performance.
For This Role, You Will Need:
- Experience mentoring steel casting foundries to improve their performance (LBL/OTD).
- Ability to identify continuous improvement opportunities and drive initiatives with steel casting foundries.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and effective use of technology and systems specific to the department.
- Strong understanding of foundry production processes, supply chain, and process improvement.
Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:
- Bachelor's degree or experience in engineering (mechanical or related field) with proficient experience.
- Strong technical background in various steel grades, special alloy grades, and ASTM standards.
- Experience handling casting parts commodity and sourcing knowledge regarding casting processes and lead times.
- Awareness of EMS ISO 45001, ISO 14064, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 9001:2015 procedures.
