Racing and Sports Manager jobs in Madison, WI

Percentage

Position Functions

60%

Global Sourcing

• Locate new and second sources of supply for new and existing materials.
• Negotiate/maintain cost efficient programs for materials and inbound logistics.
• Conduct required vendor audits and inspections and provide detailed reports of these audits/inspections to include recommendations for corrective actions, when required.
• Always represent Muellers interests by facilitating the implementation of recommendations and solutions.
• Understands Mueller Sports Medicines (MSM) sustainability programs.
• Assures suppliers provide data required for MSM to complete sustainability calculations, as needed.
• Support suppliers efforts for sustainability.
• Respond to or provide data for MSM to respond to inquiries concerning MSM Sustainability programs.

40%

Interdepartmental Collaborations

• Provide support to Purchasing Director in all areas related to supply including pricing, quality and regulatory efforts.
• Partner with Purchasing Director and other departments to conduct fiscal reviews and increase supply chain efficiencies.
• Provide support to Regulatory Compliance dept. in SA8000 efforts, as needed.
• Carry out new product project management functions, when required.
• Provide sourcing support to Marketing & Innovation.
• Participate in process improvement teams within the Operations and Accounting and Finance areas.

NA

Other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the organization.

Bachelors degree in business, manufacturing, supply chain, engineering or other related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the position functions of the job.

Five or more years of manufacturing, purchasing, supply chain or other related experience.

Solid foundation and understanding of finance.

Proficient with MRP/ERP systems. SAP preferred.

Ability to understand and comply with Mueller Safety Systems and current regulatory requirements.

Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies.

Makes sound decisions based on analysis, discussion, experience and judgment.

Demonstrated team player with active participation in meetings.

Demonstrated ability to create and improve partnerships with international suppliers.

Strong planning and project management skills.

Strong ability to transition efficiently from working independently to working collaboratively.

Anticipates emerging and future trends accurately based on broad knowledge and perspective.

Willingness to roll up your sleeves to help find new opportunities, be diligent in holding people accountable, and having passion to WIN.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to communicate at all levels of the organization including with the board.

Develops and maintains interpersonal relationships.

Advanced organizational and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to balance multiple priorities.

Advanced use of Microsoft products, including Word, Outlook and Excel, and related industry applications.

Develops and manages a budget.

Valid drivers license.