Attwood Corporation, a Brunswick Company, is the world’s leading manufacturer of marine accessories for the boating industry, including a wide range of seating, hardware, fuel systems, navigational lighting, pumps, and other electro-mechanical components.

We are currently seeking a Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager to join our Lowell, MI, team. As an active member of the Attwood Management Team, the manager will be responsible for establishing the strategic goals, direction and activities of the purchasing and supply chain staff in support of corporate goals.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Manage key international supplier relationships and activities including Customs Compliance, Import / Export activities, lead annual NAFTA data collection and activities, aid in assignment of Harmonized Tariff Codes for new product, coordinate activities of Corporate Asian and South American supply chain staff, lead negotiations with key suppliers related to pricing, terms, lead time, and supply agreements.
• Responsible for the sourcing and inventory management for all Marine related domestic and international raw materials, components and finished goods. Lead efforts to determine commodity pricing direction and material cost forecasting.
• Provide strategic direction, leadership and daily management to the commodity management teams. Establish goals and maintain communication and follow up throughout the year regarding meeting established performance objectives.
• Develop strategies and lead project plans focused on reducing material cost, reducing freight cost, improving supplier quality, reducing lead-times and increasing inventory turns.
• Works cross-functionally with all areas of the company to ensure effective coordination of sourcing activities with sales, marketing, quality, manufacturing and new product development.
• Actively participate in annual strategic planning and budgeting process.
• Position will require domestic and international travel.

To be successful in the position, candidates will have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management or equivalent, and C.P.M. certification
• Five to ten years experience in the purchase of both raw material, component, and finished good commodities, with a strong background in international sourcing
• Three + years supervisory experience
• Strong negotiating skills
• The ability to establish effective working relationships with suppliers and interpret financial data
• A proven track record of cost and inventory reduction and supplier improvement accomplishments
• Knowledge of MRP, logistics, engineering specifications, inventory management and planning, customs compliance and lean manufacturing concepts
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and have the ability to effectively communicate with all levels and functions within the organization
• Additional Operations, Supply Chain, or Logistics experience preferred

To apply for this position, please visit Brunswick’s website at www.Brunswick.com and follow the ‘Careers’ link. Search by requisition #1678.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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