IMI plc

IMI plc is at the forefront of delivering motion and fluid control technologies that create a more sustainable world, improving the quality of life for our customers and communities and ultimately delivering our purpose of Breakthrough Engineering for a Better World.

Comprising of three specialist divisions**:IMIPrecision Engineering,IMI Critical Engineering,**andIMI Hydronic Engineering, each is focused on collaborating with our customers to develop innovative solutions that solve their challenges and push the boundaries in our industry. Our one big team work fairly and effectively but most importantly together to ensure we maintain the foundations that have enabled IMI’s success through its 150-year heritage.

Norgrenis part of global engineering organization IMI plc, positioned within thePrecision EngineeringDivision.

Role Overview

The Supply Chain Manager will manage the purchasing, production planning and inventory control functions within established guidelines and standards to produce on-time, high quality, low-cost product in a safe and clean environment. Provides support to production scheduling on all material flow issues to meet production schedules and customer requirements. Collaborates with operations team in planning and forecasting of customer orders to delivery due dates. Provides consistent, fair, and timely feedback to team and leadership members through one-on-one discussions, performance reviews, coaching, mentoring, and training in accordance with company culture and supportive of IMI behaviours.

**Work Location:**On-site - 10914 N 2nd St, Machesney Park, IL 61115

Key Responsibilities

• Coaches and mentors members of supply chain team.
• Manages local daily activities of the purchasing, inventory control, shipping and receiving functions
• Establishes goals and metrics for supply chain team; provides feedback; evaluates performance to goals; reports results.
• Leads the planning and scheduling process throughout the manufacturing facility, WIP, Raw Material, semi-finished goods and finished goods to optimize the productivity
• Set the replenishment strategy for all parts in the supply chain supporting pull manufacturing. (Kanban / Heijunka etc…)
• Lead and develop a team of planners and buyers to ensure there is enough components available to meet finished goods demand.
• Manage the demand plan to smooth demand using inventory supermarkets to optimise level production
• Ensure inventory turns across the whole and component parts of the supply chain are in double digits (i.e. above 10)
• Ensure there is enough flexibility in the planning schedule system to accommodate a 25% swing in demand variation.
• Design, develop and document all supply chain standard processes to be used as training materials for the entire workforce in Rockford.
• Utilize system capability to drive MRP / Advanced supply chain planning techniques
• Optimize the forecast accuracy at product group level and drive the S&OP process for the
• facility

Procurement:

• Drive the tactical implementation of strategic sourcing.
• Manage the relationship with the internal regional procurement and commodity managers.
• Manage supplier relationships. Negotiate terms and measure performance on a balanced scorecard.
• Defines supplier cost, quality, and delivery improvement plans with suppliers by considering new geographic locations, value-added projects, vendor consolidation, etc.
• Leads pricing/contract negotiations in for the site.
• Leads supplier consolidation and rationalization (selection/reduction/standardization).
• Drives use of lean tools for continuous performance improvement.
• Prepares budgets and drives savings targets in procurement.
• Complies with procedures, requirements, governmental, environmental, legal and tax established policies and other procedures of the organization, quality and environmental policies according to IMI Quality system.
• Manages and maintains effective communication with all internal and external partners, such as suppliers, members of the Management team, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Marketing and/or the Director of Operations.
• Provides the General Manager, Financial Director and Operations Director regular reporting on challenges and issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Critical Competencies for Success

• Self-motivated, proactive individual capable of working as a member of a team, leading teams and operating independently.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• High level of integrity.
• Excellent presentation/facilitation, organizational, analytical, and written/oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, growth-oriented and time-critical environment.
• Basic Knowledge of engineering terms and standard engineering techniques.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)
• Knowledge and experience with Oracle EBS is required.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent degree) required, MBA or equivalent (preferred).
• 7 + years of experience in Supply Chain, including Procurement, Materials Management, Planning and Logistics with increased level of responsibility; must speak, read, and write in English.
• Must have direct experience in implementing supply chain planning and scheduling practices in a complex, configured manufacturing environment.
• APICS CSCP, CPIM preferred

What IMI can offer you:

At IMI, one of our top priorities is to create an inclusive culture of health. We strive to remove barriers to care (whether that be physical or financial) and in doing so, we offer choice for all your health and wellbeing needs.

See below for a general overview of our amazing perks and benefits:

• Multiple health plansto choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share
• Full suite ofvoluntarybenefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Pet insurance, critical illness insurance, concierge services, legal insurance, commuter benefits (if applicable), and home & auto insurance.
• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many casesfreevirtual telemedicine, and teletherapy.
• Best-in-class 401K plan with**zero vesting*and up to*6% contribution matching**.
• Mental Health and wellness programs to supportyouandyour family.
• Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary atno costto the employee.
• Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab.
• Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee only price - no opportunity to lose, only to profit or refund your investment 100%

**Benefits plans change year over year, but we have guiding principles in place to ensure our employees have the tools and resources available to stay connected and up to date**

Health & Safety:

The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties – At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our impact to the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviors or unsafe acts.

Code of Ethics:

IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.

**Changes to This Job Description:**

IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.

IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

You should be proficient in:

• Lean Manufacturing Principles

Salary info:

$57 - $65 / hr