Hendrick MotorsportsLocation: 4400 Papa Joe Hendrick Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28262
Hendrick Motorsports is seeking to add a Supply Chain Manager to provide day-to-day leadership to the supply chain team. This role will oversee multiple categories and will lead supply chain operation through strategic planning, best practices, and mindset of continual improvement; with focus on process and team development as company needs evolve. This role requires top-level skill in ERP system use, strong business acumen, and the ability to source, process, and analyze data to support business decisions. This role will also perform non-routine studies and projects to support holistic decision making and organization-wide success.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Manages lead buyers, inventory specialist, and material handlers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Mentor and manage a team of procurement and inventory professionals.
- Oversee the end-to-end procurement process and purchase order management.
- Manage materials inventory through systematic and physical monitoring practices and storeroom operations of receiving, stocking, sorting, picking.
- Ensure relationship development with and management of key suppliers.
- Master ERP system functions and drive optimization through new features, processes, and setups.
- Analyze data from various sources across the organization to identify patterns, trends, and insights and develop forecasts and procurement strategies.
- Align and optimize inventory storeroom procedures of stocking, kitting, picking, and delivery.
- Oversee inventory control procedures and tolerances, including periodic and year-ending count procedures.
- Transform analytical findings into clear, actionable recommendations to support business decisions and processes.
- Perform non-routine assignments and data assessments that feed business decisions.
- Own the planning, implementation, and execution of procurement strategy for complex and high-impact scenarios.
- Manage supplier selection through RFQ/ RFI/ RFP process by establishing requirements in alignment with business needs and strategic plans.
- Promote cost-effective sourcing strategies based on knowledge of category, market, operations, and industry.
- Work closely with stakeholders to align procurement activities with overall business processes and goals.
- Develop or evolve procurement policies and procedures to drive continuous improvement or alignment/adjustment to business objectives.
- Implement a vendor management system to monitor performance through metrics.
- Champion sustainability initiatives and participate in related activities.
- Create or manage process and training documentation to ensure system and process expectations, changes, updates, and improvements are effectively communicated.
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, risk management and ethics programs.
- Practice servant leadership in your approach to working with and developing the team.
Qualifications:
- Analytical Skills - Possess critical thinking and reasoning skills to solve a problem.
- Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
- Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
- Business Acumen- Grasps and understands business concepts and issues.
- Communication, Oral- Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
- Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
- Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
- Decision Making- Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
- Interpersonal- Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
- Leadership- Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
- Listening- Utilizes active listening skills.
- Negotiation Skills - Ability to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties.
- Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
- Team Builder- Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.
- Time Management- Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
- Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
Desired Education:
o GED
o High School Diploma
o Associate Degree
√ Bachelor Degree
o Master Degree
o Doctorate Degree
Field of Study/Work Experience:
o Accounting
o Automotive
o Business
o Information Technology
o Engineering
√ Other: Supply Chain, Purchasing or Procurement
Desired Work Experience:
o up to 3 years
o 3-5 years
√ 5+ years
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or technical school) Required.
5+ plus years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain operations, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of purchasing processes, supplier management, and industry specific regulations. Experience working in a fast-paced environment. Excellent negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills. Strong supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to effectively train others. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Experienced time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate. Positive and professional demeanor.
Computer Skills:
Proficiency in ERP systems, procurement software, and data analytics tools.
Experience with Microsoft D365 F&O, required.
Communication Skills:
Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to communicate effectively with customers and company personnel.
Attendance Expectations:
The position requires regular and predictable attendance. Role is not remote and must regularly be performed in the assigned office location. Scheduled shifts may include evening hours, weekends, and holidays.
Physical Demands:
Vision (near) required. Occasional standing, walking, reaching outward, reaching above shoulder, climbing, squatting or kneeling, and bending. Occasionally needed to lift up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 40 pounds. Constantly sits and manually manipulates.
Environment Demands:
Duties are performed primarily indoors but occasionally performs work in the shop environment.
Verbal and Writing Ability:
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees.
Math Ability:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations.
Core Values
Hendrick Motorsports expects all employees to exemplify the following core values:
Integrity
We believe in doing what is right for fellow team members and our clients. We will uphold the core values of Hendrick in every action we take and every decision we make.
Winning
We are passionate about continuing the Hendrick tradition of winning. We are empowered to overcome obstacles, and we do what it takes to satisfy our clients, lift up our team, and build performance.
Teamwork
We believe that people are the most important part of Hendrick. We believe through trust and respect everyone achieves more. We will work together to use our diverse individual talents and skills.
Enthusiasm
We genuinely desire our clients to know that we value them and care about them. We will recommit ourselves every day to exceeding the expectations of our clients.
Accountability
At all levels, we will live up to our commitments and hold one another accountable. We take ownership of problems and challenges that confront us and ensure that they are resolved to the satisfaction of all parties.
Improvement
We will continuously take the initiative to find ways to do our work better, smarter, and faster. We will help each other improve. We will use Hendrick resources to seek opportunities for growth and development.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor. This job description is subject to revision at the discretion of the company.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job cannot be performed remotely.
Hendrick is an Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf.
