Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for a Sr. Supply Chain Manager to join our SCM team in Kennesaw, GA. We are seeking a dynamic Sr. Supply Chain Manager to lead procurement, inventory management, and supplier relationships for our Parts and Accessories business. This role ensures operational efficiency, cost control, and supplier performance while driving strategic initiatives, including new product introductions and lifecycle management. Additionally, this seasoned leader will oversee Quality Assurance (QA) and the Master Parts List (MPL) teams to maintain high standards in supplier performance and product documentation.
What you'll be doing:
Strategic Procurement & Supplier Management
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- Develop and execute demand and procurement strategies to optimize inventory and supplier performance.
- Lead supplier negotiations, contracts, and performance tracking to meet cost, quality, and delivery (CQD) objectives.
- Drive cost reduction initiatives while maintaining supply continuity.
- Oversee RFQs, supplier capacity planning, and new product sourcing.
Inventory & Analytics Leadership
- Serve as the SAP functional expert for purchasing and forecasting.
- Optimize inventory levels, reduce backorders, and enhance supply chain efficiency.
- Leverage data-driven insights to improve procurement processes and supplier metrics.
- Manage excess and obsolete inventory strategies.
Operational Excellence & Quality Assurance
- Ensure compliance with engineering and quality standards for sourced products.
- Oversee project management for new and re-sourced parts to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets.
- Lead supplier audits and quality improvement initiatives.
- Manage MPL processes, ensuring timely updates for parts handbooks and service manuals.
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead and develop a high-performing supply chain team, fostering innovation and accountability.
- Provide strategic direction, mentorship, and growth opportunities for staff.
- Create a collaborative and results-driven work environment.
What you'll need to be successful:
- BS / BA degree in Supply Chain, a quantitative discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience required. CPM or CPIM certification is preferred.
- Minimum of 8 years' experience in Purchasing and Material Planning in a high-volume transaction-oriented environment. Analytics, systems, and advanced Microsoft Excel capability required. SAP experience strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 5+ years leadership experience within an Operations, Purchasing, Supply Chain environment leading individual contributors and people-managers.
- Ability to analyze and optimize supply chain processes to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
- Familiarity with logistics software (SAP) and supply chain technologies.
- Strong leadership and communication skills to effectively manage teams and collaborate with various stakeholders.
- Ability to address and resolve supply chain disruptions and challenges.
- Capable of making well-informed decisions that align with long-term business objectives.
- Quickly adjusts to changing circumstances and remains effective under pressure.
- Understands and manages their own emotions and those of others to build strong relationships.
- Position is ONSITE in Kennesaw, GA.
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and underrepresented minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Yamaha, we understand that talent comes in various forms, as such we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!
What's in it for you:
- 401(k) and Profit Sharing
- Fertility Benefits
- 37.5-hour workweek
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Short-Term Disability Coverage (for hourly roles)
- Long-Term Disability
- Student Debt Repayment Benefits
- Ability to borrow Yamaha product
Reports to: Director of Supply Chain
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, veteran or disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.