ContiTech, a division of Continental, is one of the world's leading suppliers of technical elastomer products and is a specialist in plastics technology. ContiTech develops and produces functional parts, components, and systems for machine and plant engineering, mining, the automotive industry, and other important industries. Our Winchester, Virginia location is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to join our team. The mission of the position is to lead, plan, coordinate, implement and control all supply chain activities and functions to meet budget and supply chain targets (e.g. maximize delivery performance, reduce cost and inventories) and to represent the plant/operations unit towards internal and external contacts regarding SCM topics.

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

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  lead all supply chain activities and processes for the plant/operations unit
• define the plant supply chain strategy and translate into action plans based on plant/operations unit, BU SCM and Group strategy
• set plant/operations unit specific SCM standards and requirements towards external and internal contacts and ensure implementation based on BU SCM and Group standards
• implement and monitor BU and CT specific policies, procedures and standards for SCM
• initiate and manage plant/operations unit SCM optimization measurements to improve the efficiency, reliability, and cost situation in cross-functional teams
• contribute to strategic, budget and operative planning of the plant/operations unit (e.g. with respect to investments, inventory, SCM costs, capacity and headcount planning)
• define SCM plant/operation’s unit targets and ensure the achievement under consideration of internal and external customer expectations and contribution
• initiate and implement continuous improvement activities by applying CBS methods and training measures
• initiate and control investments for supply chain equipment (e.g. forklift trucks, AGV, warehouses)
• interface to segment, BU or BA functions to gather local supply chain requirements, demands and other feedback.
• represent the plant/operations unit towards internal and external contacts regarding SCM topics (i.e. process requirements)
• initiate, participate in and/or steer local supply chain related and cross-functional projects
• participate actively in the activities of environmental health and safety
• participate in supplier selection, evaluation and development
• lead change management in plant/operations unit SCM
• ensure compliance in plant/operations unit SCM
• conduct employee dialogues, personnel development and coaching

Basic qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in supply chain management, business administration, logistics, business engineering or related discipline
• 5 or more years of professional experience in various supply chain and logistics functions
• 3 or more years in a leadership position, preferably in operational units with functional or disciplinary responsibility for other individuals

Prefer qualifications:

• Master's degree in related field
• Cross functional experience e.g. in engineering, quality, purchasing or CBS preferred
• Experience in working with international teams on supply chain topics and understanding of foreign cultures

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement:

EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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