Supply chain lead vs supply manager

Differences between supply chain lead and supply manager duties and responsibilities

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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Supply manager example responsibilities.

• Manage global supply partners for PCB assembly from product introduction through mass production.
• Manage supplier relationship, conduct quarterly supplier reviews to ensure suppliers are meeting predetermine KPI's.
• Lead, organize and complete all assignment and/or replication of OEM software contracts for Lucent/AVAYA spin-off.
• Manage supplier MRP by identifying and tracking critical component changes, board spins, and lead-time analysis.
• Develop detail CapEx requirements, secure CapEx funding, and manage the supply and qualification of production equipment.
• Manage hedging of key commodities to reduce volatility in their prices and generate cost savings for manufacturing centers
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