Head of Supply Chain at Hitachi

Location:Hagerstown Maryland United StatesJob ID: R0115008Date Posted:Company Name:Hitachi Rail USA Inc.Profession (Job Category):Customer Service & Contact Center OperationsJob Schedule:Full timeRemote:NoAbout UsA career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together theres something for everyone to get stuck into. And thats where you come in.Job Description:Hitachi Rail STS USA Hagerstown MD seeks a Head of Supply Chain for its vehicles line of business. The Head of Supply Chain will oversee the entire supply chain process from procurement to delivery to ensure that material requirements for Rolling Stock (RS) projects are in alignment with contractual delivery dates through strategic materials requirements planning optimum resources utilization proper suppliers management through timely expediting and monitoring and coordination of necessary logistics (import export warehousing and handling of goods) in compliance with global quality standards.About UsA career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world our work goes to thecutting-edgeof digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organization to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people togethertheressomething for everyone to get stuck into. Andthatswhere you come in.AccountabilitiesSpecific duties include:(1) Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) through companys Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to support projects in phases of production engineering changes implementation commissioning and/or service according to M-BoMs and manufacturing and inspections plans and ensuring the right timing and localization of materials during the life of projects;(2) coordinating materials expediting and monitoring efforts reporting feasibility status and following escalation protocol on criticalities;(3) planning and coordinating sequence of material movements and warehouse operations to ensure proper handling structure and capability in compliance with technical specifications and regional safety rules;(4) planning creation release and maintenance of ERP generated production orders for manufacturing providing clear visibility on material status production feasibility and top offenders per commodity;(5) guaranteeing effective management of non-conformities coordinating along with internal engineering and quality control departments proper and timely materials flow through diverse disposition cycles;(6) ensuring material availability for service and maintenance operations through MRP launching; and(7) leading as product owner current initiatives of digitalization and automation of the supply chain and integrating multidisciplinary teams inside and outside the organization.Required Skills/KnowledgeMust have two years of experience with each of the following:(1) supply chain planning;(2) production planning and control;(3) vendor evaluation and expediting;(4) project management;(5) contractual delivery schedule negotiation;(6) reporting and escalation of risks and criticalities to top management;(7) cost controlling and budgeting;(8) intralogistics and warehouse operations; and(9) logistics and inventory management within the manufacturing industry.Experience must include:(1) processing large supply chain and inventory data;(2) monitoring fulfillment of delivery schedules managing change requirements based on production demands;(3) conceptualizing large-picture projects and foreseeing challenges and needs to be addressed;(4) supply chain software systems (SAP Oracle or AS/400);(5) managing quality issues that represent potential risks for manufacturing;(6) negotiating contracts with vendors/suppliers;(7) reporting to top management; and(8) implementing and following escalation policies for problem resolution methodology.Must have knowledge of:(1) Materials Requirement Process including production planning module;(2) advanced warehouse operations;(3) quality management;(4) accounting module; and(5) manufacturing execution modules. (6) Must be highly proficient in Excel.Education/Qualifications(1) Masters degree in quality control systems or quality management and(2) Two years of management experience implementing and maintaining quality systems within the manufacturing industry supply chain.Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay Medical Dental and Vision Insurance Short & Long Term Disability Life & Accident Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts a Retirement Savings Plan and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.The salary for this position is $162224.92/year.Apply at: In accordance withthe DOTs FRA and FTA programs Hitachis substance screening program tests pre-employmentcandidates and current employees asrequiredfor safety-sensitive positions.Thank you for your interest in Hitachi your application is of interestwe willbe do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobsat Hitachi Rail there is a place for everyone.We welcome and value differences in background age gender sexuality family status disability race nationality ethnicity religion and world is our commitment to create an inclusive environment-we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.We would be delighted if you would be one of our followersat Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi please send the nature of request and contact information to Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at Hitachi Rail there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background age gender sexuality family status disability race nationality ethnicity religion and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at Experience:Director Key Skills Conveyancing Paralegal,Fireworks,Logistics,Clinical,Avionics Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1