Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals, Inc. is a high-precision, value added processor of Stainless Steels, Nickel Alloys, Titanium Alloys, Cobalt Alloys, Niobium, Tantalum, Nitinol for a wide range of difficult-to-manufacture, niche-market applications such as aerospace jet engine seals, nuclear reactor fuel cages, heart pacemaker containers, PV ribbon, computer chip substrate, chemical processing tower components, automotive airbag burst disks, automotive oxygen sensors, medical catheters, and cell phone key pads.

The material is made in the forms of precision strip and Ultralite foil, shaped (profile) wire, and precision flat wire in micro dimensions. This company was established in 1924, is a Connecticut company, and is privately held. It has 9 wholly owned subsidiaries located in the US, Mexico, Canada, and Austria employ over 700 people worldwide. The Corporate Headquarters and principal technology center is located in Connecticut. Our continued growth and expansion translates into career opportunities in many areas and locations. We are on the cutting edge of many new technologies and product applications and our future is an exciting one.Come grow with us and be part of our promising future!

Located in Alsip, Ulbrich of Illinois, a division of Ulbrich Steel, seeks a Manager of Supply Chain, reporting to the General Manager. Primary responsibilities will include managing processes and objectives for the economical use of raw materials in a manner that aligns with established strategic, quality, revenue and profit objectives. The position offers a competitive salary, an opportunity to earn a bonus, and a comprehensive benefits program.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with the GM, sales and others on purchasing and material planning inventory levels and business projections;
•  Analyze, define, and recommend optimum min and max inventory levels; 
• Establish and monitor inventory turns and levels to achieve company objectives and customer needs;
• Prepare pricing, determine quantities to order, and place orders with due consideration given to product requirements, quality, capabilities, service, capacity, policy distribution of business, and other factors;
• Meet with suppliers to build relationships and to understand lead times, market conditions and to handle claims;
• Participate in strategic development meetings with customers on inventory management and material requirements;
• Maintain effective liaison with quality control, inventory control, engineering, manufacturing, sales, production control, and other departments to meet their requirements, present alternatives to reduce costs or to expedite deliveries, coordinate procurement process with their requirements, or on other matters;
• In conjunction with metallurgy resources, recommend use of substitute materials in lieu of purchasing additional materials; and 
• Responsible for ensuring achievement of established material commitments by supplier, item and budget; perform follow up and expediting to ensure material delivery (including offshore logistics).
  

Individuals must have a bachelor’s degree, preferably in business administration or supply chain management, and a minimum of 7 years of related purchasing/supply chain experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a leadership capacity. Experience with procurement of specialty metals and high volume material orders is a plus, along with APICS or CPM certification. Applicants must possess strong negotiations skills, strong business/financial analysis acumen, and have excellent communication skills for successful interface with suppliers, customers and individuals at all organizational levels. Must be proficient with MS Office Suite (particularly Excel) as well as related systems technologies (i.e. ERP, MRP). Occasional overnight travel is required.

Ulbrich is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

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