Gabriele & Company Recruiters: Director of Supply Chain

Responsibilities include:

* Develop and Implement a fully functional supply chain infrastructure

* Assist with ERP optimization

* Develop inventory reporting systems

* Maximize supply chain flexibility while minimizing risk

* Establish and manage supplier relationships in Asia

* Negotiate contracts

* Establish metrics to evaluate and audit suppliers

* Develop and implement strategic and tactical plans for improving supply chain performance

* Continually reduce costs

* Hire, develop and manage staff

* Set structures, policies and procedures for high ramp up

Minimum credentials to qualify for this opportunity:

* BS degree

* Prior experience building and managing the purchasing group for successful turnkey electronics hardware company (Successful being defined scaling a supply chain through a very large ramp up like from $25 to $100M in a few years not $2 to $25M)

* In-depth, hands-on experience in all facets of supply chain for an electronic hardware manufacturing start up

* Direct and significant experience negotiating with electronic low cost region suppliers

* Identification and development of new Asian suppliers partners

* Demonstrated experience successfully managing the supply chain for a 100-250M electronics manufacturer

* Experience effectively utilizing ERP/MRP systems

* Knowledgeable in world class global outsourced supply chain practices

-Compensation: the base salary can go well ingot the 100's plus incentives and will depend on the credentials and qualifications of the selected candidate

-Location: San Jose CA area

Relocation is not available. Client will consider candidates in the USA who are willing to relocate themselves and are already able to legally join the work force.

Posted: July 14, 2010