Supply Chain Lead presso Three Rivers Optical

Description

About the Company

Three Rivers Optical, based out of Pittsburgh, PA, has a 50+ year history as a leading independent optical laboratory serving its customers across the country with exceptional service and quality. Three Rivers Optical produces lenses for the top manufacturers, as well as its own private label, in a full-service laboratory.

Since 1969, Three Rivers Optical has operated a fully integrated optical lab, providing consulting services to ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians through dedicated customer service, sales, and technology teams. Our leading technical expertise and manufacturing capabilities make us a leader in the industry, serving the independent optometric practice.

Role Summary

The Supply Chain Lead is responsible for oversight of inventory, shipping and receiving and procurement. They will be accountable for all supply activities and will be responsible with their team to maximize the company’s supply chain operations, inventory levels and sourcing activities.

Responsibilities

· Manage scheduling, workload distribution, and resource allocation for optimal team performance.

· Coordinate logistics operations including inventory management, warehousing, and distribution.

· Work closely with suppliers and shipping partners to ensure timely delivery of products.

· Manages inventory levels, lead times, and costs for locally stocked material

· Alignment of supply chain KPIs with the overall business direction and strategy

· Identify, develop and manage effective relationships with existing and potential suppliers of goods and services to meet the established cost, quality and delivery targets

· Manages inbound and outbound scheduling, pickups and all requirements related to the receipt/release of goods, reconciliation, and claims.

· Maintain performance records for all employees; routinely communicate performance levels and provide coaching on methods to enhance performance.

· Provide coaching and manage employee performance, ensuring timely reviews and proper documentation of any performance issues.

· Use progressive discipline and coaching with any employee not conforming with performance, attendance requirements, and behavior related issues.

· Provide regular and timely recognition to employees.

· Effectively manage employee schedules, while considering seasonal workload fluctuations.

· Adhere to company policies, attendance, and safety rules, while maintaining confidentiality of proprietary and HIPAA-protected information.

· Assist others as needed to meet deadlines and balance workloads, demonstrating a cooperative and positive attitude.

· Work flexible hours including weekends, as needed, to meet lab and department objectives.

· Perform other tasks as assigned by management.

Requirements

Requirements

· Associate’s degree in logistics, supply chain or business-related field.

· Minimum of 2 years of experience in a supervisory role.

· Strong leadership and team management skills, with a proven ability to motivate and develop staff.

· Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

· Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent time management skills, strong decision-making ability and excellent attention to detail.

· Flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient while maintaining professionalism always.

· Strong computer proficiency and comfort using several software and web-based applications.

· Committed to collaboration and teamwork.

· Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.