About Envision AESC US LLC

Envision AESC is a world-leading battery technology company headquartered in Japan and committed to research, development, design, manufacture and sales of high-power batteries for EVs and energy storage batteries. Envision AESC has 4,000 employees and 10 production plants in Japan, the U.S., the U.K., China and France. For the past 12 years, Envision AESC has produced high-performance, extended range batteries for more than 650,000 electric vehicles in 44 countries, achieving a record of “zero critical battery malfunction.” In June 2021, Envision AESC was again named on the “Global Tier 1 Battery Companies” list by Benchmark, a leading U.K.-based lithium-ion battery supply chain research organization.

Envision AESC invests heavily in next-generation technology to drive innovation and works with its strategic partners to continually push the boundaries of performance, safety and efficiency. Its teams work with strategic partners to continuously improve the company’s global leadership in product development, quality and sustainable processes. Find out more at envision-aesc.com/us

We are currently seeking candidates to fill a Manager, Supply Chain role to support our new Florence, SC facility.

Job Title: Manager-Supply Chain Management

Job Summary

The Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for leading all aspects of the order to delivery and logistics planning activities for our upcoming Giga factory located in Florence, SC launching in 2025. This role will develop the hiring and training plans for a staff of 8-9 Analyst / Specialist team members who will ensure warehouse / logistics operations and planned production is achieved for EAUS.

This role will oversee the planning for the warehouse design, material flow and inbound network design. The role will also oversee the selection process for 3PL / Freight Forwarder and Foreign Trade Zone service providers who will be part of the overall SCM team.

Once the facility is launched, the Manager will oversee all Supply Chain activity including production planning, daily inbound and outbound shipments to ensure on-time deliveries to our customer. The Senior Manager will also monitor all SCM KPI performance for Electrode, Cell and Module production. When performance KPI’s are not achieved, the Senior Manager will be responsible for developing appropriate countermeasure activities and confirming re-occurrence prevention is in place.

The Manager will also be responsible for the development of the annual Logistics budget, monthly performance tracking, financial forecasting, and leading capacity studies for production planning proposals to EAUS/EAGL Management. The role will be the key site lead for SAP (S/4 Hana) implementation and integration for the ERP system that manages Envision’ s production planning and inventory management.

Job Functions

The following job function statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. The job function statements reflect expectations of the fully trained, proficient incumbent who meets all performance criteria.

Key job responsibilities

• Meet regularly with leadership team to discuss business operations, monthly goals, and review key performance indicator.
• Work closely with IT to streamline reporting and develop SAP software changes to enhance performance and efficiencies.
• Meet weekly with Global Business planning function to track the progress of the business plans from a sales to an operations stand point.

Job Knowledge and Skill:

• Knowledge of inventory control processes and procedures. Understanding of statistical analysis, parts forecasting methodologies, and associated system software. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Basic understanding of principles, concepts, practices and standards related to supply and logistics system information management. Ability to prepare statistical analysis according to established forecasting methodologies using associated system software and information.

Education / Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in business, logistics, material management or a related field of study.

• Minimum of 5-7+ years of related experience
• Demonstrated increasingly responsible administrative experience within a large-scale supply or logistics management organization.

Computer Skills and Required Software Experience:

• Working knowledge of MS Word, Power Point, Excel, and Tableau.
• SAP or similar enterprise resource planning application experience.

Travel:

• Occasional day or overnight travel (up to 25%).
• Initial on-boarding process will require 3-6 months of on-site training at the EAUS plant in Smyrna, TN.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All of us at Envision AESC – regardless of functional area or expertise – share a passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products. It is our policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.

In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our batteries, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.

For more information, visit https://www.envision-aesc.sctechjobs.com/

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