Architectural Systems Logistics Manager

Location: 990 Fifth Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901, USA,None,None

The Company:
Our client, BŌK Modern is a cutting-edge architectural metal systems company located in downtown San Rafael, CA. They specialize in ultra-modern architectural metal systems, including balcony and stair guardrails, wall screens, canopies, and fencing. Collaborating with renowned architecture firms, you'll be at the forefront of innovation in the industry. You will be participating in a wide variety of national and international landmark projects. Their projects are primarily for the multi-residential, educational, and commercial construction industries

The Role:
Reporting to the AS Senior Project Manager, the Architectural Systems Logistics Manager oversees the day-to-day supply chain & logistics activities of a team of Architectural Specialties (AS) Project Coordinators. The incumbent works closely with the Project Management Team and multiple vendors to manage workflow of quotes, purchase orders, and order entry. This role coordinates a range of related business and administrative efforts through both internal and external channels to ensure highly effective, organized and on-time delivery for our projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accountable for providing leadership for all supply chain related functions including order management, work prep, and purchasing to achieve a high level of business performance
• Develops business relationships by establishing trust and partnerships with selected suppliers, including contract manufacturers, packagers, and internal AWI manufacturing locations
• Establishes lead times, inventory strategies, and all other aspects of supply chain required to achieve project objectives. Communicates this information to necessary internal stakeholders
• Defines default locations of internal sourcing and strategy for ‘who makes what’ based on capacity and capability
• Tracks and supports capacity planning
• Manages the preparation of all supply chain data and activities
• Develops standard metrics for quality, service, logistics, raw material management, etc.
• Supports, as required, all procurement/supply chain, production planning or quality related activities for the business
• Develops and implements supply chain related policies, procedures, systems, and training
• Recommends preferred product sourcing strategies and supplies models while negotiating with suppliers regarding service levels, quality, price, and ensuring product safety
• Recommends preferred Supply Models for all product introductions including accessories and samples
• Acts as the focal point of all communications between project teams and our suppliers
• Leads efforts on Requests for Info/Proposal/Quotation overseeing quoting and purchase orders for multiple vendors
• Develops and communicates cost models and ranges for project teams
• Works closely with BOK leadership on supply agreements and their negotiation and renewals
• Identifies and implements process improvement opportunities
• Opens new jobs in BuilderTrend & PDM
• Sends color chips for approval
• Ensures smooth and proper flow of manufacturing components and delivery of products on time
• Coordinates weekly schedule of multiple projects from fabrication to delivery with multiple vendors to ensure timely delivery
• Communicates tracking information to customers once project has shipped
• Works with Architectural Specialties Project Managers to provide problem resolutions
• Provides verbal and written reports with issues, implications, and potential courses of action, as required
• Facilitates strong internal team working relationships, general industry knowledge and growing technical knowledge
• Manages, mentors, and recognizes Sales Administrators, AS Project Coordinators, creating a high-performance, innovative, collaborative, and continuous learning culture
• Trains, along with Sales Manager, all new hires, and all new and existing Sales Representatives for their territories
  

Qualifications:

• Ability to work and manage projects independently without supervision
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Must be able to provide structure, be proactive, navigate ambiguity, be flexible to change, manage reps, and hold others accountable
• Analytical thinker with the ability to build and execute innovative processes, combined with the tactical ability to execute simultaneously against multiple competing priorities
• Able to lead cross functional teams and extract the best from each team member
• Ability to network with key contacts outside their own area of expertise and create formal networks