With more than $1B in revenue, Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry. For the past 150 years, we have been passionate about developing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers. At Tennant Company, we are committed to stewardship and creating a cleaner, safer and healthier world. With manufacturing, operations and sales, service, and support functions across the globe, your journey at Tennant can take you places you never expected.

　　PURPOSE/SCOPE:

　　Supply Chain Engineer will be part of a growing Supply Chain Engineering regional organization reporting to Sr Materials Manager. The individual will lead and execute strategic improvements of overall supply chain processes within North America Materials with focus on New Product Launch (NPD), Engineering Changes (EC), Part for Every Part (PFEP) and key supply chain aspects of Material Master and related processes and controls, in order to ensure Materials Management teams are set up for successful executon while meeting time to market timelines.

　　GENERAL RESPONISIBILITIES:

　　Process ownership of Materials team tasks for NPD and ECM in order to achieve timely execution and SOP readiness ensuring new products launch in a desired state while miniminzing change related obsolesenceRepresents the interests of the Materials team functions in NPD / ECM meetingsLeading, collaborating, and assisting with process improvements around NPD and ECM and championing problem-solving efforts on NPD / ECM issuesOwnership of PFEP and SAP Master Data Management Supply Chain Network Design in collaboration with Global Strategic Sourcing, Advanced Operations and TransportationEstablishment of packaging standards and maintenanceDefinition and optimization of segmentation and inventory strategies within SAPDocumenting strategies and SOPs detailing process flows for SCEs

　　EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

　　Bachelor's Degree in the field of Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering or Business7-10 years of experience in Supply Chain Engineering or materials management is requiredPrior SAP experience required, with an emphasis on materials managementKnowledge of BOM (bill of material) management and maintenance preferredExperience in driving launch readiness processesPrior knowledge of effective Engineering Change Management systems preferred

　　REQUIRED INTERPERSONAL & BEHAVIORAL SKILLS: In addition to the General Responsibilities, the following are requisite interpersonal and behavior skills of the position as well as:

　　Strong attention to detail and process drivenAbility to identify, collaborate on and lead process improvementsRobust Critical thinking skills and results oriented problem-solving skillsWell-set time management skillsProjects are planned and completed utilizing resources efficientlyEffective cross collaboration between departments and teamsCapable of working effectively within a team and supports strong working relationships with all stake holdersDemonstrates compelling presentation skillsInfluences organizational change (e.g., asks questions and challenges the past ways of doing things, etc.) Willingness to own and address critical roadblocks to achieving goals Demonstrates a sense of urgency to achieve KPIsMust be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

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　　Tennant Company is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skill, ability, reliability, productivity, and other factors important to performance. We do not discriminate on the basis of r ace, color, r eligion, s ex, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, military service, pregnancy, s exual orientation, genetic information (including family medical history), marital status, gender identity or expression, parental status, political or any other non-merit based factors protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.

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　　Tennant Company is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skill, ability, reliability, productivity, and other factors important to performance. We do not discriminate on the basis of r ace, color, creed, r eligion, s ex, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, pregnancy, s exual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other basis protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.