Supplier Order Management Manager

Company: Siemens Mobility
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: April 11, 2025

Job Description:

Pioneering in America, from the first mile to the last. This is what drives us!

For more than 160 years, Siemens has been an integral provider of infrastructure, electrification, and transportation solutions in the United States. Automation's impact on the railway industry is second only to the effects of digitalization. Combine them and the results are transformative! We work at the leading edge of this movement, applying our proven expertise in digitalization to rail infrastructure and automation.

Our innovative solutions deliver greater safety, punctuality, reliability, and sustainability across the line, all while reducing costs for mass transit and freight transportation systems. We are continuously developing new answers for rail automation - often to questions that haven't been asked yet.

Position Overview:

Lead a team of Buyers Planners & Data Management in operational purchasing to support manufacturing of light rail vehicles, locomotives, passenger coaches, and bogies to meet project requirements for on time material delivery. This position requires a strong leader with the drive to succeed in a complex, multi-project, engineer-to-order environment supporting multiple functional areas.

What your day may look like:

• Maximize on-time material availability across all projects and departments.
• Responsible for management of 10 or more Buyer/Planners and Data Management.
• Drive the planner team for on-time confirmation of supplier purchase orders.
• Work closely with planners to pull in / push out deliveries from suppliers to meet required schedule.
• Identify and implement process enhancements. Work closely with Siemen's automation team to ensure robust and efficient solution implementation.
• Analyze MRP and project schedule data to identify potential material shortage issues well in advance and initiate appropriate corrective action as required.
• Establish, manage, and meet clear department goals and KPI's.
• Set priorities for the planners and ensure performance of employees meets department goals.
• Develop and implement effective training plans and training materials for new hires.
• Improve internal process through analysis of available data.
• Develop and maintain standard reports to provide a clear representation of material status and other related information required for effective management of the business and provide regular status reports to all stakeholders.
• Interface with Strategic Purchasing, Enterprise Scheduling, Manufacturing, Warehouse and Project Management teams to provide analysis and input regarding project material requirements and status, including problem mitigation strategies.
• Establish clear standards for communication with suppliers for confirmation, status updates and problem resolution.
• Engage with critical suppliers to resolve schedule and delivery issues.
• Ensure the timely resolution of invoicing and receiving problems with Receiving, Accounting, and Inspection departments.
• Evaluate performance of personal and assist in career development planning.
• Support management with requested ad-hoc reports and perform special projects and other related duties as assigned.
  
  What will make you thrive in this role:
  
  • More than 5 years of management experience in material operations.
  • Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent experience. Masters preferred.
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of supply chain concepts and application.
  • Key user level MRP experience in SAP.
  • Expert in MS Excel, SQL, Tableau and proficient in PowerPoint.
    
    Management Skills:
    
    • Strong leadership skills
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities across projects.
    • Commitment to meeting schedule despite obstacles.
    • Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
    • Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to high quality work.
    • Self-motivated and the ability to work aggressively to complete work on time.
    • Able to collaborate and work effectively with others, as well as independently.
    • Ability to make sound business and production decisions when faced with a degree of ambiguity and complexity.
      
      Why you'll love working for Siemens!
      
      • Freedom and healthy work-life balance- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits - starting Day 1!
      • Solve the world's most significant problems - Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
      • Competitive total rewards package.
      • Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Please take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning.
      • Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time Off!
        
        Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
        
        Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html .
        
        The base salary range for this position in Sacramento, CA is $119,900 - $155,000. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.
        
        Join the growing team at our world-class train manufacturing facility in Sacramento, CA. Siemens Mobility, Rolling Stock Division is the North American market leader in the production of passenger locomotives and coaches, and light rail vehicles.
        
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