Director of Supply Services – UniTech

Our Team is Kind of a Big Deal!

UniTech is seeking a reliable and hardworking Director of Supply Services to join our family. As Director, Supply Services, you will be leading the Purchasing team while improving procedures to streamline activities that meet production distribution needs. Our standard work schedule is a 5-day work week, enjoy two days off a week. We have an immediate opening and provide on the job training.

Pay & Benefits:

On the job training & great hourly pay + 401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing, Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Direct Payroll Deposit, Tuition Reimbursement, 30% Employee Discount, Employee Referral Bonuses.

What’s in it for you?
Training:

Our Team Partners receive ongoing cross-training, exposing them to different department areas. Cross training enhances their performance and assists them with their career potential and advancement.

Work Life Balance:

We offer a full-time position - 40 hours a week! Career Growth: Some companies like to promote from within, we love to!

Culture:

Our family culture is what makes UniTech an organization that stands out from the rest.

Diversity:

At UniTech, you'll find an environment packed with different cultures, personalities, and backgrounds. We believe our diversity makes us who we are, and we strive every day to build a culture where everyone feels welcome.

What you’ll be doing:

• Direct and coordinate production, purchasing, and forecasting services/activities to reduce costs, balance inventory and limit backorders to improve customer fulfilment.
• Lead and direct the Purchasing team, may include accomplishing tasks/duties when subordinates are absent.
• Manage the distribution planning for multiple warehouses.
• Monitor and correct inventory levels at outside warehouses and internally to ensure inventory rotation and maximize working capital.
• Work with plant, warehouse, and operations departments to determine and set up intercompany transfers.
• Direct the procurement, storage, and processing of inventory.
• Oversee Purchasing team to ensure processes are in place to ensure timely delivery of orders, supply payments properly processed, and all ISO quality procedures are followed.
• Strategize methods to negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, vendors, or freight forwarders to reduce costs while maintaining quality products.
• Manage import process to include all procurement objectives, compliance, payment, quality and custom requirements.
• Develop and maintain web marketing/distribution system to help facilitate the growth of direct sale products.
• Coordinate and resolve issues regarding existing and new products.
• Coordinate with other managers within UniTech to improve the efficiency of our processes to best meet our combined needs and those of our customers.
• Appraise vendor manufacturing ability through on-site visits and measurements.
• Monitor supplier performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements.
• Review and update supply chain practices in accordance with new or changing environmental policies, standards, regulations, or laws.
• Broaden creative sourcing and private labeling to support direct sales expansion efforts while cutting product costs.
• Evaluate new fabric options and improved designs of PPE and related products.
• Participate in key trade shows and soft marketing efforts.
• Coordinate efforts with sales team to differentiate our products and services to recapture nuclear market share.
• Keep abreast of market trends to advise on emerging opportunities.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned by leadership.

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain management is highly preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
• 3 years of relevant experience or equivalent education is required.
• Knowledge of a traditional Plan, Make, Manufacture, Distribute supply chain is required.
• PeopleSoft, Oracle, or SAP experience is preferred
• Strong financial modeling and database skills • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as with fellow colleagues.
• Strong attention to detail • Ability to produce high quality products and adhere to deadlines
• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.

UniTech is a division of the UniFirst Corporation. UniTech is one of the largest providers of Nuclear Protective Wear, Safety and PPE products in the United States. Businesses such as nuclear electrical generating plant, Department of Energy facilities, Department of Defense facilities, nuclear fuel manufacturers, national laboratories, naval shipyards, and government agencies, are just a few examples of our current customer base. We are part of a $180 million division within a $2.3 billion company. Find us on the web at www.UniTechUS.com.

UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws

UniFirst is an equal employment employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to TalentAcquisition@unifirst.com or call to let us know the nature of your request.

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