Supply chain design manager vs supply chain lead

Differences between supply chain design manager and supply chain lead duties and responsibilities

Supply chain design manager example responsibilities.

• Manage mechanical design, product definition and configuration management groups.
• Pilot software implementation by establishing requirements, creating strategy, and defining implementation plan; manage integration with ERP system.
• Monitor & challenge the delivery KPI's and productivity data.
• Company utilize latest design processes and materials.
• Drive measurement and visibility of project costs and priority by providing transparency and portfolio quality, KPIs and executive level reporting.
• Formulate and conduct yearly physical inventory procedures and execution for both warehouse and WIP inventory.

Supply chain lead example responsibilities.

• Expand role to manage TMS standalone and combine WMS / TMS implementation projects.
• Manage RFP bids and vendor selection process including negotiation of scope and contract.
• Lead product distribution and logistics, including contract negotiation, carrier qualification and claims management for international and domestic shipments.
• Manage production and warehouse teams ensuring DOD policies and corporate rules and regulations compliance while exceeding government nuclear facility audit standards.
• Develop KPIs for inventory management and demand forecasting.
• Establish clearly define SCM targets base on project goals and client input.
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